ROAM Side Steps Install

[SeanD]

I used the black 10MM nuts that I took off of the Rubi Rail when I removed it first. They fit perfectly.

I tried those and they didn’t work for me for some reason. The threads didn’t match up. I did find that 1/4-28 stainless nylon lock nuts worked though. Grabbed them at Lowe’s.

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[SeanD]

@SeanD and others,
Did you use any specific specs when torquing down the different bolts?
Thx.

I just snugged them nice and tight.

 

[BWWJL]

Add me to the club @ROAM club

Forgot to give proper shoutouts to @thundermuffin for the awesome write up that kicked off this thread.

 

[zyt]

Could someone please help me to understand what I did wrong?
I have a hard time of lining the end of roam rail flush against my rear fender. I really like others with a flush install, but mine stuck almost 2 inches out of fender. I can only move it inward for another half an inch before touching the paint.
Tagging @TTEChris and @thundermuffin for some expertise.
Much appreciated for any tips!

 

[TTEChris]

Could someone please help me to understand what I did wrong?
I have a hard time of lining the end of roam rail flush against my rear fender. I really like others with a flush install, but mine stuck almost 2 inches out of fender. I can only move it inward for another half an inch before touching the paint.
Tagging @TTEChris and @thundermuffin for some expertise.
Much appreciated for any tips!

Looks like you have a sport/Sahara? If so the rear fenders aren't the same as the Rubicon fenders so the way they align with the steps will be slightly different.

 

[zyt]

Looks like you have a sport/Sahara? If so the rear fenders aren't the same as the Rubicon fenders so the way they align with the steps will be slightly different.

Thank you so much for this information. Saved me a lot time and frustration
BTW, love the roam front bumper on your wife's JL

 

[BWWJL]

Looks like you have a sport/Sahara? If so the rear fenders aren't the same as the Rubicon fenders so the way they align with the steps will be slightly different.

Mine is a sport also and Rubi / Sahara definitley looks cleaner.

 

[BWWJL]

Could someone please help me to understand what I did wrong?
I have a hard time of lining the end of roam rail flush against my rear fender. I really like others with a flush install, but mine stuck almost 2 inches out of fender. I can only move it inward for another half an inch before touching the paint.
Tagging @TTEChris and @thundermuffin for some expertise.
Much appreciated for any tips!

I don’t have the in/out gap you have to the punch body/pinch seam though. I could get to 1/8” if I want too. Actually, I could get it up against the body if I wanted to. I definitely have the same gap as you on rear fender.

 

[ps2baseball]

Those black wheels on the white Sahara hard top - who makes them?

 

[wv18jl]

I like the looks of these.
If they made them for two doors I would buy a set.

 

[Pig-Pen]

do these act as sliders at all? or just steps?

 

[BWWJL]

do these act as sliders at all? or just steps?

Most of current ROAM posts are the older body mount, primarily a step w some protection. ROAM is developing frame mount which is meant to offer additional protection (and act as a real slider).

 

[wibornz]

Just put my Roam Steps on today. With the help of this thread. I painted the plates red.

 

[maxjlu]

I like the looks of these.
If they made them for two doors I would buy a set.

 

[ogjeep]

Great write up, cant wait to get a set on my 2 dr

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