Rockslideengineering steps & rocker guards installed - read before installing

[Cali-JeepJL]

Spent a couple nights getting these beautiful RSE step sliders installed... A few areas where the install instructions (and associated videos) are lacking:

1) The brackets holding the step sliders did NOT fit "between the body mount bolt and the washer". I had to remove the bolt and file down the bolt to allow enough movement of the washer. Thanks to THIS FORUM I learned this trick, but only after quite a struggle trying to "slide them in easily" like it shows on the video . At one point I had my son under the car dousing the bolts and washers with WD-40... LOL

2) Follow the instructions carefully on loosening the body mount bolts. I had to use a breaker bar

3) The provided cables will not fit through the passenger side hole - you must widen it. PITA. QQ for anyone here: What approach do you use to sealing the holes in the firewall and body after running cables through the plugs?

4) There seems to be no good place to mount the lights... Would love to see them integrate that into the product. Also, my passenger light simple failed to function.

5) The door magnets and sensors are stuck on using cheap double sided mount tape. Should be a cleaner and more durable install provided for this... Better would be tapping into the Jeep system to get door open/close events right off the computer?

Once installed, the product is beautiful! Pics coming soon

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[Fire Burns]

Spent a couple nights getting these beautiful RSE step sliders installed... A few areas where the install instructions (and associated videos) are lacking:

1) The brackets holding the step sliders did NOT fit "between the body mount bolt and the washer". I had to remove the bolt and file down the bolt to allow enough movement of the washer. Thanks to THIS FORUM I learned this trick, but only after quite a struggle trying to "slide them in easily" like it shows on the video . At one point I had my son under the car dousing the bolts and washers with WD-40... LOL

2) Follow the instructions carefully on loosening the body mount bolts. I had to use a breaker bar

3) The provided cables will not fit through the passenger side hole - you must widen it. PITA. QQ for anyone here: What approach do you use to sealing the holes in the firewall and body after running cables through the plugs?

4) There seems to be no good place to mount the lights... Would love to see them integrate that into the product. Also, my passenger light simple failed to function.

5) The door magnets and sensors are stuck on using cheap double sided mount tape. Should be a cleaner and more durable install provided for this... Better would be tapping into the Jeep system to get door open/close events right off the computer?

Once installed, the product is beautiful! Pics coming soon

I've got a set of RSEs still in the box in my garage. Waiting for the weather to clear and my back to stop aching. Anyway, I've tried to closely monitor the various RSE threads to keep surprises to a minimum. BTW, I would say that the reason for the magnets vs. "door ajar events" in the computer is to allow a method of function if running doorless...

Watching...

 

[Cali-JeepJL]

I've got a set of RSEs still in the box in my garage. Waiting for the weather to clear and my back to stop aching. Anyway, I've tried to closely monitor the various RSE threads to keep surprises to a minimum. BTW, I would say that the reason for the magnets vs. "door ajar events" in the computer is to allow a method of function if running doorless...

Watching...

Great point!

As an FYI, doing the first side (passenger) took the better part of 5 hours, as I was very careful with each step, and back and forth to the forums / youtube looking for advice. Second side (driver) took 2 hours. Very smooth and easy.

 

[TexasJeeper]

Those look pretty good. I wouldn't mind having those without the powered step and a much much lower cost

 

[Fire Burns]

Those look pretty good. I wouldn't mind having those without the powered step and a much much lower cost

No offense, but RSE sliders without the steps are pointless --no more functional than the stock sliders you have on your JLUR.

 

[Euro JEEP]

Thank you for the tips.
So, how heavy is this step/slider?

 

[Rubidozer]

Just installed my RSE sliders and doing the armor today.
Just some hints to make it WAY easy....

First on the body bolts, use a socket larger than the bolt and smaller washer to fit over and sit against the larger washer and then hammer it so it moves over the threads that aren’t necessary anyway. And don’t worry because you won’t hurt the bolts to loosen them.

Second on the passenger hole, there’s a clip holding the wire connector tight so just cut the fold attachment and the connector will slide through easy. Then replace clip and use black electrical tape to seal and hold it tight. Seal all body plugs back into place with silicone sealant and let dry before putting down carpet.
Also, I drilled a hole just big enough for the wiring in the body plug near the side and cut the side to allow bending it open and placing the wiring into and through the body plug.
Also, use razor knife around body plug before removing to keep from cracking the plug and just push it out from bottom.

If you want a clean install in the engine bay, carefully unclip the firewall wiring routing plastic and run the power wiring through. Remove the top two 10mm nuts on the silver bracket for brake booster and pry up off the under push mount so you can open the side behind the brake booster.

My son, 12, and I took about 30 minutes to install each side and a couple hours to run and connect the wiring. The magnet placement seemed to be tricky but we had fun doing it all.
These things are so cool. It will never get old seeing them work. They have totally changed the entire Jeep experience after many years of jumping in and out.

 

[Ehmsea]

Another tip would be to have an assortment of socket extensions and universal joints handy. Those bolts can't be done easily without them.

I've got a bit more experience than I'd like with these steps. My driver side died after about 3 months, RSE replaced the whole thing, then that one died after a few months, RSE sent me a new motor and that has worked fine. It seems some of the early ones were built with a "faulty" motor, so my first one and 2nd one were bad.

So, I've put the original 2 on once.
taken off Drivers side, put on new drivers side.
taken off drivers side, replaced the motor and replaced drivers side.

By the 3rd time you really get the hang of it...


But, as others have said. They completely change the Jeep. No trouble for my wife or in-laws to get in and out. Mopar lift and 37's...

 

[Goin2drt]

Wow things must have changed for the worse. I was an early adopter of these and got one of the first sets. None of these issues except one. Body bolts were hard but needed a breaker bar and then no issues.

1. The wires through the floor the hole was a little small so I used a file and then once through I made a hole in the plastic cover and used silicone to adhere it and seal it in place.

Other than that all went well and I am a complete non-mechanic.

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