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Seems like there would be a market for some easy bolt on steps that are compatible with the factory rock sliders and use factory mounting locations. I haven’t been able to find any but the Lund steps that require installing riv-nuts. Has anyone seen anything?
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I asked this question months ago. There was one company that was working on something but I didnt hear any results
 

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Ace Engineering has some nerf bar steps that bolt on using the body mount bolts and you can leave your factory rock sliders on and they look good
 

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Ace Engineering has some nerf bar steps that bolt on using the body mount bolts and you can leave your factory rock sliders on and they look good
I asked this question months ago. There was one company that was working on something but I didnt hear any results
I bought a used set of M.O.R.E. Hideaway steps. Planning to install after I lift/bigger tires. So can't speak to how good they work. but I am hopefull.

https://mountainoffroad.com/products/hide-a-step-black-jl
 

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Ace Rails are on the way! Lots of install posts.
 

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I'm looking at these contoured steel front & rear bolt-on steps from Rough Country for my Rubicon:

https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-g...2.html?find=2020-jeep-gladiator-jt-4wd-379105

Has anyone purchased and attached these steps?

If so, how is the quality and fitment, and how easy/hard was it to get them attached?

Thanks!
Yes:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ugged-ridge-for-side-steps.25168/#post-422167

Good quality. Ok fitment...a little bit bigger of a gap than I wanted, but so be it. Install was a pain, exasperated by the fact I installed them in my 25 degree garage during this winter. Couldn't get all holes to line up when bolting on so it was a struggle while freezing, laying on a concrete garage floor.

However, now they have been installed for awhile, I like them alot. Seem very sturdy/strong. The contoured look was exactly what I wanted (didn't want running board or nerf bar styles)
 

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Yes:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ugged-ridge-for-side-steps.25168/#post-422167

Good quality. Ok fitment...a little bit bigger of a gap than I wanted, but so be it. Install was a pain, exasperated by the fact I installed them in my 25 degree garage during this winter. Couldn't get all holes to line up when bolting on so it was a struggle while freezing, laying on a concrete garage floor.

However, now they have been installed for awhile, I like them alot. Seem very sturdy/strong. The contoured look was exactly what I wanted (didn't want running board or nerf bar styles)

Thanks for the input! :like:
 

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I installed a pair of Carr hoops ($57 on amazon).
I bolted the hoops to a piece of steel strap and then drilled holes to match the mounting bolts for the rails. They are a little springy, but they are only there for my 50 lb boys to use until they get tall enough to climb in and out unassisted. A thicker piece of strap would knock out the springiness, but then I would need to find two longer bolts...and I'm lazy.


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