@00Sebby - did you have to take off the stock rubi rails? I know the SRC comes with a "decorative" cover for the pinch seam. There's one review on amazon that mentions leaving the stock rubi rails on with the SRCs but no other comments on this. Thanks!
I don't think that's possible given how close the SRCs fit to the body. They would be trying to take up the same space. Also, that would be a lot of extra weight for no reason.
Hey - thanks for this one. Clearest image of that part of the frame I've seen.I don't think that's possible given how close the SRCs fit to the body. They would be trying to take up the same space. Also, that would be a lot of extra weight for no reason.
@00Sebby I went with the Smittybilt SRCs as well. Have the sequence of take off of stock Rubi rail and putting on the SRCs in my build journal - https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/buck-2020-rubicon-build-hawaii.50046/. Cracking the painted nut from the pinch seam was probably the most concerning, though using that plate on a wire for the front side bolt was the most difficult.
I went a different route than most people, and opted for a removable side step for my 2019 JLR.
I'm using a pair of the Lund, Steel Short Step for Rock Rail (P/N 26410025). They were dirt cheap (under $100 Canadian taxes and shipping included), took about 3 hours total to install from start to finish, and can be removed by unscrewing 4 bolts per side. Removal takes less than 5 minutes per side now that they're on.
Installation was pretty straight forward;
- Measured and marked out where I wanted the steps
- Drilled 4, 11 mm or 7/16" holes into the bottom side of each of the stock Rubi Rock rails
- Installed an M8 Stainless Rivnut into each of the holes
- Bolted the steps on with the included Grade 8.8 bolts, washers and lock washers
Then stand back and admire your handy work LOL
I did have to borrow a better quality Rivnut tool from a buddy as mine couldn't handle the stainless Rivnuts, and I broke two drill bits while drilling the pilot holes into the underside of the Rubi Rock Rails, but all in all the installation went pretty smoothly.
The steps looks like they stick out pretty far in some of the pics, but they only extend out 5 1/2" from the face of the rock rail, bringing them out flush with the face of the tires.
They look great. They're really strong too. I had them on my JKUR and a scrap truck lost a big ball of steel.... like a crushed washing machine... that rolled into the side of Jeep, bouncing it about half a lane over. Just a scratch and a little ding. If I had only the Rubi rails there would've been significant body work.@00Sebby I went with the Smittybilt SRCs as well. Have the sequence of take off of stock Rubi rail and putting on the SRCs in my build journal - https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/buck-2020-rubicon-build-hawaii.50046/. Cracking the painted nut from the pinch seam was probably the most concerning, though using that plate on a wire for the front side bolt was the most difficult.
Love how the SRCs look and function.
And here's some close ups of the pinch seam cover. Works out well and helps give a bit more of a finished look to that seam. Alan wrenched onto the pinch seam. It's more decorative than anything and I was expecting this cover to be U shaped and cover both the inside, bottom, and outside of the pinch seam, but for the overall cost, I'm happy that they provided the cover.
In my humble opinion Rock Slide Engineering is the way to go. My wife couldn't get into the jeep stock and when I finally get the lift and 37 tires, her getting in just wouldn't happen. Granted, the sliders are not cheap. ORW did the install and it took them 4 hours. But the upside is no more jumping up into the jeep. I still need to add the additional skid plate to strengthen the slider. On a moderate trail I hit a rock and you could definitely hear the thud. Result, slight scratch. The good thing is that you can disable the steps easily. One final thought. The slider/step comes out from the side of the jeep fast and out about a foot. You do not want to be in the way when it deploys.
Just ordered a pair of these, your pics look great and I love how they have the cover/finishing bar for the pinch seal (personal preference but I'm not a fan of that showing).@00Sebby I went with the Smittybilt SRCs as well. Have the sequence of take off of stock Rubi rail and putting on the SRCs in my build journal - https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/buck-2020-rubicon-build-hawaii.50046/. Cracking the painted nut from the pinch seam was probably the most concerning, though using that plate on a wire for the front side bolt was the most difficult.
Love how the SRCs look and function.
And here's some close ups of the pinch seam cover. Works out well and helps give a bit more of a finished look to that seam. Alan wrenched onto the pinch seam. It's more decorative than anything and I was expecting this cover to be U shaped and cover both the inside, bottom, and outside of the pinch seam, but for the overall cost, I'm happy that they provided the cover.
