Go Rhino Exterior (side) Jack Mount

[Big Husky]

So I've been waiting for this Go Rhino jack mount for quite some time now, October of 2018 actually (with emails from representatives it'd be ready by end of '18). But here we are, Spring of 2020 when released. This is the first side mount I've seen for a JL/JT from a big name company yet. And for $125, I thought it'd be worth it. Also.. I have Smittybilt because I won it for free, so don't throw hate for not having a Hi-Lift On that note SOMEONE MAKE A NEOPRENE COVER FOR SMITTYBILT!

As in the past with Go Rhino, their instruction vs what's in the bag is inconsistent:

• The parts list states "M8x55mm" and during the instruction portion for step4 they have "M8x50mm"
• It also lists there should be "1" Pinch Weld Isolation Gasket and I received "2"
• Then during the installation of all three gaskets (labeled "M - Pinch", "N - Fender", "O - Jack") on parts list, the installation portion labels them as "N - Pinch", "O - Fender", "P - Jack"
• A big mistake is the complete missing of the "2 - Rubber Flat Washers" to put in between the mount and cowl!
• It also is missing the "2 - Spacer Washers" for the bolts that hold the jack bar to the mount. The parts list also states there should be "4" of them
• THE LAST BIG MISTAKE was their tapping of the 3/8"x2.5" Hex Head Screw in the mount itself! I had to use my tap and die set to correct it. For either being not drilled through all the way or poor sizing on them. I used a 3/8"-16 tap
• I'd like the base plate to be larger as well, as my safety side "irked" at it
• Can anyone point out what the "3" black semi-hard rubber pads are for?
• You'll see the Hardware Checklist in a foreign language as well

Let me know what you think! I will be passing all these faults on to them. Kudos to those who recognize the old brand tap and die set I have.

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[Big Husky]

A contact from Go Rhino is shipping out the missing components and passing on the info to their R&D staff and updating their hardware quantities. Glad they responded.

 

[treyman]

a couple questions
any noticeable wind noise on the hiway?
does the door hit the jack when fully opened? or plenty of room no issue?
any issues taking off the doors with this installed?

 

[Big Husky]

a couple questions
any noticeable wind noise on the hiway?
does the door hit the jack when fully opened? or plenty of room no issue?
any issues taking off the doors with this installed?

No noises. No hitting. No issues. But that's all "so far" and with no heavy offroad use yet.

Now the rep has yet to ship the missing parts he said they would. So this is strike three with them and me in the past couple years on the customer service side.

 

[Big Husky]

Does anyone have a good POC for Go Rhino (other than what they have on their website)? As one of their representatives said they were shipping out the missing parts and have not. Nor have they replied to my follow up email asking for any progress.
This isn't looking good for them and customer service, now as strike four for them and me.

 

[digitalhobbit]

Is anyone using this on a Rubicon with the stock rock sliders? The installation assumes an attachment point on the lower left, but on the Rubicon that's covered by the rock slider. I might have to send it back, but curious if anyone found a solution.

 

[Big Husky]

Is anyone using this on a Rubicon with the stock rock sliders? The installation assumes an attachment point on the lower left, but on the Rubicon that's covered by the rock slider. I might have to send it back, but curious if anyone found a solution.

@digitalhobbit, I removed my factory rock sliders for my sidestep bars that you see.. which gives it room to work. I don't think there'd be a workaround for it since the sliders hug the entire pinch seam :/ That and I haven't seen many people post about this mount yet.

 

[digitalhobbit]

And sure enough, on the Go Rhino website it now says (not sure if this was recently added): "Will not work w/ factory rock slider".

This seems like a poor design, given that such a product should appeal especially to Rubicon drivers.

Interestingly, it does not say this on the Northridge4x4 website, where I bought this mount. In fact, there's a Q&A that states: "According to Go Rhino, yes, it will work with the factory rails.".
I'll reach out to Northridge4x4 to arrange for a return, and hopefully get them to update this info on their site.

 

[digitalhobbit]

@digitalhobbit, I removed my factory rock sliders for my sidestep bars that you see.. which gives it room to work. I don't think there'd be a workaround for it since the sliders hug the entire pinch seam :/ That and I haven't seen many people post about this mount yet.

Thanks for the info! That's what I figured, based on your photos. Glad it fits your car, and I hope you get your missing parts soon!

 

[Big Husky]

And sure enough, on the Go Rhino website it now says (not sure if this was recently added): "Will not work w/ factory rock slider".

This seems like a poor design, given that such a product should appeal especially to Rubicon drivers.

Interestingly, it does not say this on the Northridge4x4 website, where I bought this mount. In fact, there's a Q&A that states: "According to Go Rhino, yes, it will work with the factory rails.".
I'll reach out to Northridge4x4 to arrange for a return, and hopefully get them to update this info on their site.

Yeah, reach out to them and ask for full refund since they have contradictory comments. Sorry it doesn't work for ya :/

 

[SheJeeps]

I am looking at buying this mount for my new JLUR. I was already planning on removing the factory rock sliders to replace them with tubular side steps but am now wondering if this mount is compatible with (most) aftermarket side steps or not. Does anyone know for sure? TIA

 

[Big Husky]

I am looking at buying this mount for my new JLUR. I was already planning on removing the factory rock sliders to replace them with tubular side steps but am now wondering if this mount is compatible with (most) aftermarket side steps or not. Does anyone know for sure? TIA

Check out the close ups I have. You can see it'll fit with tubular side steps, as long as the bolts/holes are all accessible.

 

[SheJeeps]

Check out the close ups I have. You can see it'll fit with tubular side steps, as long as the bolts/holes are all accessible.

Thanks. I took a look at them and your side steps seem to drop quite a bit, therefore granting clearance for the mount. The two side steps I am interested in don't drop as much (see photos).
IYO would the mount fit with either one of the side steps?

 

[Big Husky]

Thanks. I took a look at them and your side steps seem to drop quite a bit, therefore granting clearance for the mount. The two side steps I am interested in don't drop as much (see photos).
IYO would the mount fit with either one of the side steps?

Here's two straight on shots to show you height. It rides just above the pinch seam. It looks super close for the two options you want.
I bed lined mine after taking off the factory rocker guards.

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