What side steps / rock rails to add to JL Wrangler?

[Cajun]

Cajun, I had my dealer install the Westin rails, and unfortunately they squeak like holy hell anytime the Jeep hits the slightest bump. ( It does appear that they used the plastic spacers, which if left out could have been the cause of the squeaking.) Did you have any experience with squeaking after the installation? The car is now almost undriveable with the constant squeaking coming from these rails, and I'll go back to the stock rails if I can't find a way to get rid of the noise.

Not a single squeek post install. Someone else on this board had a squeaking problem and he found that he hadn't tightened several bolts enough. I have impacted mine a couple of times and no squeeking. Can you tell whether it's coming from one of the body mounts or frame?

Check out this post: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/posts/301340/

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[Ike582]

Not a single squeek post install. Someone else on this board had a squeaking problem and he found that he hadn't tightened several bolts enough. I have impacted mine a couple of times and no squeeking. Can you tell whether it's coming from one of the body mounts or frame?

Check out this post: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/posts/301340/

Thanks Cajun. I can't really tell where the squeak is coming from, only that it's on both sides, very low, and didn't exist before the rails. One more question for you: It looks like there's a large steel washer right behind the body bolt head. I expected to see the rail slide right behind that washer, and under (if you are laying under the JL) the large rubber bushing. On my car, the rail is mounted above the rubber bushing. Is that the correct location? (Hopefully my description makes sense.)

 

[Cajun]

Thanks Cajun. I can't really tell where the squeak is coming from, only that it's on both sides, very low, and didn't exist before the rails. One more question for you: It looks like there's a large steel washer right behind the body bolt head. I expected to see the rail slide right behind that washer, and under (if you are laying under the JL) the large rubber bushing. On my car, the rail is mounted above the rubber bushing. Is that the correct location? (Hopefully my description makes sense.)

Mine is mounted like yours... Above the rubber bushing. So from bottom up its bolt, large washer, bushing, step, body mount

 

[Ike582]

Mine is mounted like yours... Above the rubber bushing. So from bottom up its bolt, large washer, bushing, step, body mount

Yep, that's exactly like mine. I'll go back to the dealer this week and see if they can eliminate the squeaks. Thanks again.

 

[Cajun]

Yep, that's exactly like mine. I'll go back to the dealer this week and see if they can eliminate the squeaks. Thanks again.

No problem and good luck. Was trying to get a picture of it for you but just can't get camera in there without taking off the bolts.

 

[voodoo11]

Roam steps are not sharp. You will be fine bare foot. I Line-X coated mine and they feel even better.[/QUOTE
pics?

 

[ATXMTB]

Has anyone installed the Body Armor Rockcrawler Side Bars? I am considering buying them but I wanted a second opinion first. I did a search but can't find any threads mentioning them yet.

 

[Ike582]

Yep, that's exactly like mine. I'll go back to the dealer this week and see if they can eliminate the squeaks. Thanks again.

Update on the squeaking coming from the Westin Triple Tube rails. I took the Jeep back to the dealer, had the service tech drive it with me, and right away he said to "turn around and bring it back, that's not right." They made a slight adjustment of the placement of the rails and the squeaking is completely gone. Great result.

 

[joeltron]

Just put up my Westin rails. (And mopar steel front bumper, Yakima mega warrior rack.)

 

[djmason9]

I got Rock Hard 4x4 Rails. I like them because it gives me a foot step and no loss of clearance.

 

[johnwpowell]

I just installed the NFAB as well. Took all but 40 minutes by myself. Wife and kids think they are a perfect height. Here’s a pic from the back in case anyone wants to see how far they stick out.
Yes I debadge.

What’s your wheel and tire setup?

 

[BlackRook]

Quick question on side rails, I just received a set of Westin rails, though I'm all waiting on my Jeep. Am I going to need a jack to install them, or will I be able to weasel my way under the Rubi enough to do it on the ground?

 

[TraktorE]

Quick question on side rails, I just received a set of Westin rails, though I'm all waiting on my Jeep. Am I going to need a jack to install them, or will I be able to weasel my way under the Rubi enough to do it on the ground?

I had no problems installing the ROAMs without jacks.

 

[Namib]

Westin rails

 

[RubenZ]

Westin rails

I like that stance. What lift and tire size?

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