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Finally received the Go Rhino D6 Dominator Running board/Slider with removable drop steps. I have a Sahara which comes stock with the Mopar plastic running board which are virtually useless for two reasons:
1. they are too high you might as well just step into the jeep because once you step up on them you are in a awkward position for getting in.
2. When they get wet they are very slippery.
My wife being only 5'2" really struggled getting in and out of the jeep I needed something that really assisted with this. I considered the Power steps however of the three manufactures I Talked to two said they could not handle impacts or submersion they were street power steps, the the other (Rock Slider) were sliders with a power step however their motor was also not designed or warranted for submersion. For the power rock sliders by the time you added a couple nessasary options the cost was pushing $2500 I just could not justify it, also the power steps do not function well when doors are off since there is no door opening to trigger the step. As well the other issue I did not like with the power steps is they tucked up under the door when retracted and provided NO protection to the jeep body or fender flares from rocks and debris that the tires would kick up. The one feature I liked about the stock running-board is they kept most of the road grime, dirt, and rocks from coming up and hitting or hitting on the doors and fenders.
After an exhausted search I settled on the Dominator D6 running-boards that are also designed as rock sliders however what really sold me was the optional drop steps that can be positioned wherever you want them. However best of all they are REMOVABLE for when yo go off road. As I mentioned these are sliders however I would not recommend them for hardcore rock crawling but for the average off-roader should be more than adequate protection.
Once installed this checked all the boxes for us.
As for installation I tackled this by myself, the instructions said 1 hour it was 4 hours and now that I have done it once it is 1.5-2 hours with drop steps. The main running board came without instruction however I found them online it takes a little studying to figure out and then attaching the board to the brackets once the brackets are installed on the jeep is a challenge especially solo my arms were burning by the time I was done.The only time two would be of assistance is attaching the board to the 1st Bracket
Note: For the Go Rhino D6 Board/Slider I found them on Carid.com for $375, however I ordered via Quadratech (they were at $440 however they price matched and do not charge/collect sales tax whereas carid does). The Drop steps are sold in pairs I paid $93 per pair again carid was lower and Quadratec matched whereas Quadratec was $130 before price match).
Also I am running KO-2 35" with a 2" spacer lift (however going to 2.5"-3" spring/shock lift in a couple weeks). See clearance pics below, The Running Board is about 1.25" above the bottom of theframe of the jeep
below are a few pics
1. they are too high you might as well just step into the jeep because once you step up on them you are in a awkward position for getting in.
2. When they get wet they are very slippery.
My wife being only 5'2" really struggled getting in and out of the jeep I needed something that really assisted with this. I considered the Power steps however of the three manufactures I Talked to two said they could not handle impacts or submersion they were street power steps, the the other (Rock Slider) were sliders with a power step however their motor was also not designed or warranted for submersion. For the power rock sliders by the time you added a couple nessasary options the cost was pushing $2500 I just could not justify it, also the power steps do not function well when doors are off since there is no door opening to trigger the step. As well the other issue I did not like with the power steps is they tucked up under the door when retracted and provided NO protection to the jeep body or fender flares from rocks and debris that the tires would kick up. The one feature I liked about the stock running-board is they kept most of the road grime, dirt, and rocks from coming up and hitting or hitting on the doors and fenders.
After an exhausted search I settled on the Dominator D6 running-boards that are also designed as rock sliders however what really sold me was the optional drop steps that can be positioned wherever you want them. However best of all they are REMOVABLE for when yo go off road. As I mentioned these are sliders however I would not recommend them for hardcore rock crawling but for the average off-roader should be more than adequate protection.
Once installed this checked all the boxes for us.
- Functional two level step that made it easy for my height challenged wife, I am 6' and it also made it mush easier for me getting in and safer getting out. If you have kids this will also be a great step solution.
- They are wide enough to eliminate the dirt and rock throwing that would likely damage the paint on the side of the Jeep.
- They have an incredible grip design that will prevent slipping in not only rain but likely snow and ice as well.
- I installed a Barricade Alloy Bumper with winch and the finish of the D-6 Dominator is almost identical so aesthetically looks great and aggressive and it all flows (just need the matching rear bumper now).
- These are designed like a slider whereas the way they are mounted the brackets are are all above the bottom of the board/rail so there is nothing to catch on, The Brackets are also higher than the frame of the jeep as is the running board itself. So these will function as sliders when the drop steps are removed.
- Steps can be removed in less than 10 minutes.
- Steps are wide enough so you can easily stand on them to get to a roof rack/storage or a higher elevated view of the terrain.
- No more worries about door dings from parking lots....
- Even without the drop steps they sit lower than the stock running-board, they are about the same height as the ROAM and LOD steps
As for installation I tackled this by myself, the instructions said 1 hour it was 4 hours and now that I have done it once it is 1.5-2 hours with drop steps. The main running board came without instruction however I found them online it takes a little studying to figure out and then attaching the board to the brackets once the brackets are installed on the jeep is a challenge especially solo my arms were burning by the time I was done.The only time two would be of assistance is attaching the board to the 1st Bracket
Note: For the Go Rhino D6 Board/Slider I found them on Carid.com for $375, however I ordered via Quadratech (they were at $440 however they price matched and do not charge/collect sales tax whereas carid does). The Drop steps are sold in pairs I paid $93 per pair again carid was lower and Quadratec matched whereas Quadratec was $130 before price match).
Also I am running KO-2 35" with a 2" spacer lift (however going to 2.5"-3" spring/shock lift in a couple weeks). See clearance pics below, The Running Board is about 1.25" above the bottom of theframe of the jeep
below are a few pics
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