Rock Rails Thread

[j.o.y.ride]

Just read the whole thing, all 52 pages. I need a very functional step and want solid protection. While we don't wheel often, we do want to get into the granite in the Sierras a lot more frequently this summer.

One question is, how do the frame mounts interfere with underbody armor? Is there any armor that plays well, or has like 1 body common body mount that could be cut off from the sliders as 3 of the 4 is probably plenty strong?

The best ones that I would want are the Gen Rights but wow the price! Though their tubing is a full 0.25" thick vs some that are 0.188 or so and still need paint.

https://genright.com/products/jeep-gladiator-jt-rocker-guards-w-step.html

The Motobilts are nice and different but tie the frame to the body rocker panels.

Frog Fabs are alright and cover the channel too, which is very nice

DV8 would be similar and nice price but not frame mounted

Mojave MOPAR ones not bad either

Still so lost lol

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[mx5red]

Just read the whole thing, all 52 pages. I need a very functional step and want solid protection. While we don't wheel often, we do want to get into the granite in the Sierras a lot more frequently this summer.

One question is, how do the frame mounts interfere with underbody armor? Is there any armor that plays well, or has like 1 body common body mount that could be cut off from the sliders as 3 of the 4 is probably plenty strong?

The best ones that I would want are the Gen Rights but wow the price! Though their tubing is a full 0.25" thick vs some that are 0.188 or so and still need paint.

https://genright.com/products/jeep-gladiator-jt-rocker-guards-w-step.html

The Motobilts are nice and different but tie the frame to the body rocker panels.

Frog Fabs are alright and cover the channel too, which is very nice

DV8 would be similar and nice price but not frame mounted

Mojave MOPAR ones not bad either

Still so lost lol

Those genright ones have more connection points on the bottom of the frame than I’ve seen on most..
I believe I read some people having overlap between skids and steps, usually mounting the belly skids after the step.
A lot of people love the Rock Hard steps, they are very strong and have many mounting points to the pinch seam and body bolts, leaving the frame clear. People debate on here but after drilling and bolting a bunch of holes for my TNT sliders, I am not convinced it’s any stronger than the Rock Hard method. A couple of my bolts stripped out the frame when I bolted them in and had to drill/tap holes for bigger bolts. The frame is pretty thin, so there’s not a lot of material for the bolts to grab.
Welding them on would be ideal, I’m not ready for that.
You can look at pics of belly skids and try to get a sense of any overlap.
These rock hard ones would overlap the one mount (front-most) on mine that wraps under the bottom of the frame like all the genrights do. Most of the tnt mounts are just on the side of the frame

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Those genright ones have more connection points on the bottom of the frame than I’ve seen on most..
I believe I read some people having overlap between skids and steps, usually mounting the belly skids after the step.
A lot of people love the Rock Hard steps, they are very strong and have many mounting points to the pinch seam and body bolts, leaving the frame clear. People debate on here but after drilling and bolting a bunch of holes for my TNT sliders, I am not convinced it’s any stronger than the Rock Hard method. A couple of my bolts stripped out the frame when I bolted them in and had to drill/tap holes for bigger bolts. The frame is pretty thin, so there’s not a lot of material for the bolts to grab.
Welding them on would be ideal, I’m not ready for that.
You can look at pics of belly skids and try to get a sense of any overlap.
These rock hard ones would overlap the one mount (front-most) on mine that wraps under the bottom of the frame like all the genrights do. Most of the tnt mounts are just on the side of the frame

Thats a super clean looking belly pan but why did they leave the open area on the bottom side of the drive shaft in the pic? Is it because aluminum wouldn't be strong enough on it's own there but steel is like Motobilt has sealed off?

 

[mx5red]

Thats a super clean looking belly pan but why did they leave the open area on the bottom side of the drive shaft in the pic? Is it because aluminum wouldn't be strong enough on it's own there but steel is like Motobilt has sealed off?

Good question! Uhh maybe there isn’t anything that vital over there and they just tried to protect the exhaust? Their steel version looks the same.
I have nothing against motobilt, just passing along something I read from @Cypher
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/skid-plate-options-and-choices.40834/post-1091168

 

[DeezJT]

Has anyone contacted ROAM recently?

 

[j.o.y.ride]

UGH. Why does Gen Right have to be exactly what I am looking for?! With shipping, tax, and install it's gonna be like $2,500! But I also was watching some trails we plan to go on where you need to use the slider as a pivot at some points. And I just told my wife you can save $1000 on the slider but then it doesn't do what you need and you end up with $4,000 in body damage.

Gen Right checks every box... frame only, bare metal, solid tubes (thicker than anyone else at .25" not 0.1875"), protudes far enough I don't need any side molding panels, hides the pinch seam, and has a wide step for the wife and kid.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

UGH. Why does Gen Right have to be exactly what I am looking for?! With shipping, tax, and install it's gonna be like $2,500! But I also was watching some trails we plan to go on where you need to use the slider as a pivot at some points. And I just told my wife you can save $1000 on the slider but then it doesn't do what you need and you end up with $4,000 in body damage.

Gen Right checks every box... frame only, bare metal, solid tubes (thicker than anyone else at .25" not 0.1875"), protudes far enough I don't need any side molding panels, hides the pinch seam, and has a wide step for the wife and kid.

https://www.expeditiononestore.com/Jeep JT Gladiator 2019+ Rocker Guards ..Bare Metal

https://www.expeditiononestore.com/Jeep JT Gladiator 2019+ Rocker Guards ..Bare Metal

 

[j.o.y.ride]

https://www.expeditiononestore.com/Jeep JT Gladiator 2019+ Rocker Guards ..Bare Metal

https://www.expeditiononestore.com/Jeep JT Gladiator 2019+ Rocker Guards ..Bare Metal

what's the mounting situation? I can't find install instructions.

 

[syreeves]

For anyone that has the RockHard 4x4 sliders - I'm interested in opinions regarding angled up vs. angled down. Does either version work better as a side step too? I'm 5'10" and with a Mopar 2inch lift and 35s I'm just a tich too short to get out of my vehicle gracefully.
Pics below are from their website. I'm leaning toward an angled down version, in bare metal so I can coat with line-x before installation... any thoughts?

My wife (former gymnast) at 5'2" looks good getting in and out no matter what... so I may not put a step on the passenger side

 

[TheSolarWizard]

what's the mounting situation? I can't find install instructions.

frame mounted no drilling

 

[DeezJT]

I just emailed Roam right now regarding of the status if any. Last conversation i had with them was Aug 3rd 2020... A little over 7 months ago which they indicated "we do not have information on the JT steps yet but we will work on them soon". lol

 

[j.o.y.ride]

frame mounted no drilling

Hot damn this answers everything then and saves a huge amount of money. Thank you immensely!

It also covers the channel between the body and frame which I wanted but isn't mandatory.

 

[Toyfrog]

For anyone that has the RockHard 4x4 sliders - I'm interested in opinions regarding angled up vs. angled down. Does either version work better as a side step too? I'm 5'10" and with a Mopar 2inch lift and 35s I'm just a tich too short to get out of my vehicle gracefully.
Pics below are from their website. I'm leaning toward an angled down version, in bare metal so I can coat with line-x before installation... any thoughts?

My wife (former gymnast) at 5'2" looks good getting in and out no matter what... so I may not put a step on the passenger side

I was wondering the same thing? Looking at getting them, just don’t know if I want up or down.

 

[Eazye]

Just added Rock Hard angled up to the Gladiator this evening. Other than the pucker factor from the possibility of breaking a body mount bolt, it was extremely easy and I was able to do it by myself in about 30-40 min (already had the stock sliders off). I was a little worried about the height using them as a step but I had no issues and my 9 year old was able to use them as well. Yes, they are body mounted but they seem like they will take some abuse! Pics aren’t great, finished when it was dark and didn’t take pics until the Grand Cherokee was back in the garage.

 

[Dav6662]

UGH. Why does Gen Right have to be exactly what I am looking for?! With shipping, tax, and install it's gonna be like $2,500! But I also was watching some trails we plan to go on where you need to use the slider as a pivot at some points. And I just told my wife you can save $1000 on the slider but then it doesn't do what you need and you end up with $4,000 in body damage.

Gen Right checks every box... frame only, bare metal, solid tubes (thicker than anyone else at .25" not 0.1875"), protudes far enough I don't need any side molding panels, hides the pinch seam, and has a wide step for the wife and kid.

I like those....have you looked at The Shrockworks sliders? They are extremely strong as well. They are made in Houston and I was able to pick them up and save the freight. They come powder coated and even with shipping I think you would be lower in price and get just as good of protection......

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