These are very promising but the rear step needs to be as wide as the rear door, just like the front is. Then, I’m in.Test fit some of the ROAM prototype steps on the Gladiator.
I agree the rear step should be wider... but at this point I just want to give them my money!!! Been waiting to lift my Gladdy until I could put steps on for the kiddos. Hinges and rear fenders have been taking a beating waiting as well.
I've installed a few of the frame mount versions on JL's and the gap was always about a finger width from front to back. The body mount I was able to get much closer (almost touching the body). The frame mount will always need a gap due to the flex of the body on the body mounts. On our 2dr we didn't like the finger width gap so we went back to the body mount brackets.Hey @TTEChris, this was on the JL sister site(or is that a brother site?)
I'm wondering if it's harder to design frame mounted ones, so the tollerences need to be that much tighter.... I'd say if the owner installed them properly, a hands width gap is excessive. Maybe I should just get body mounted ones.......
QUOTE "I just orders and installed your ROAM JLU frame mounted rock sliders and have a number of issues with them
1. mixed hardware. Had to make a journey to get something long enough to for the mounts.
2. Both studs broke on the passenger side logo blank off plate goes. There was a lot of paint over spray in the studs
3. The front of the drivers side has a gap, that when mounted/pushed in as far as it goes, I can fit most of my hand through. It’s very visible. The passenger side installed fine outside of the broken studs.
I sent you an email with photos and requested instructions for return and refund.
can you contact me please?
yeah i think so too. i've been trying to go through a bunch of frame mounted rock rails for JLs to see what MIGHT BE COMING TO jt. So far i think i like these best. They're frame mounted, i think sit higher than the lower part of frame rail, have integrated LED lights, which I think is cool, if you don't, don't hook em up.
I've also considered the RSE rock sliders, but damn they're pricey, also the step is super small. Not sure that I would require that much assist, but with a 2" lift and possibly 35" tires, maybe this 5'7" guy would like them..... Also i'm thinking my boys are 2.5 and 5, not sure which is easier/safer for them climbing in.
EDIT: Too bad these RSE ones are body mounted....
The Body Mount Bolts took some time for sure. My Mechanic Buddy has to use a high powered gun and it took some time to loosen up for sure.
Adding heat to those bolts definitely help make it easier. I did mine (Rock Hard, angled up) this past week using a heat gun.
I am planning on doing mine myself as well. How long did you put the heat gun on each bolt for? Temp?Adding heat to those bolts definitely help make it easier. I did mine (Rock Hard, angled up) this past week using a heat gun.
Probably 3 - 5 minutes per bolt. Not sure what temp, my gun has low and high settings. I used high.
so you have the RSE steps and they wouldn't deploy because of ice/snow?
