Rough Country Electric Steps

[High Alextude]

Anyone running these? If so, how do you like them? They are on sale and I’m considering getting them for the passengers who lose all brain function when figuring out how to get in .

https://www.roughcountry.com/product/electric-running-boards-psr610530

Or if there are any comparables let me know.

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[Jtschnel]

Anyone running these? If so, how do you like them? They are on sale and I’m considering getting them for the passengers who lose all brain function when figuring out how to get in .

https://www.roughcountry.com/product/electric-running-boards-psr610530

Or if there are any comparables let me know.

Have no experience with that particular brand, but if you’re looking for steps that offer rock slide protection, I don’t think they’d be what you need.

The Amp Research steps look to have a larger platform for your foot, but they are much more expensive. If I was looking for a power step only, I’d give them a good look.

 

[AverageJoe]

I really like the looks of them. I did look at the installation instructions and don't particularly like having to run the switch wiring up through the passenger side drain plug. I would probably splice the power wiring and use one of my auxiliary switches to power them instead of using their stick-on switch.

 

[cranbiz]

As long as you don't plan to go off road, they look like a decent option. You absolutely could use an aux switch to power the steps.

I like the use of the magnet sensors like the Rock Slide steps for the doors instead of Amp's way of hacking the factory wiring.

 

[Idlethunder]

There was a positive review on here not long ago about the Rough Country steps but I can't find it now. I'm about halfway thru installing a 2 1/2" Clayton lift now and my wife already commented about needing power steps. The one I've been looking at are AMP and RSE but they are both twice the price. If these work well I may try them

 

[cranbiz]

There was a positive review on here not long ago about the Rough Country steps but I can't find it now. I'm about halfway thru installing a 2 1/2" Clayton lift now and my wife already commented about needing power steps. The one I've been looking at are AMP and RSE but they are both twice the price. If these work well I may try them

If you plan on going off road, the RSE steps are really the only good option. Other than that, these steps look like a really affordable option.

 

[High Alextude]

I know cheaper isn’t always the way and I’ve stayed away from RC products for a long time, but I may pull the trigger on these soon. Appreciate the feedback and will keep everyone posted.

No rock crawling here. Only sand and dirt roads.

 

[Mays9185]

I know cheaper isn’t always the way and I’ve stayed away from RC products for a long time, but I may pull the trigger on these soon. Appreciate the feedback and will keep everyone posted.

No rock crawling here. Only sand and dirt roads.

Rough country has greatly improved on their products. Their customer service is 2nd to none. I use to run them and never had a issue. This time went with a Fabtech lift $2000 later got a busted shock. Tried to warranty it out and crickets they won't respond. So expensive isn't worth the hype.

 

[Zero_Accel]

I know cheaper isn’t always the way and I’ve stayed away from RC products for a long time, but I may pull the trigger on these soon. Appreciate the feedback and will keep everyone posted.

No rock crawling here. Only sand and dirt roads.

Rough country products lately have been a decent "bang for your buck" option. I bought a set of their molle panels for my JT, and installed a set of their fender flares and liners on my sisters JKU.

They both had some quirks and fiddling during the install, but I was able to work around them. Once they were on the Jeeps, I was happy with them, especially for the price.

They aren't top of the line, but they get the job done at a reasonable price with a reasonable warranty.

 

[Kevlarr]

I installed these today. They took me about 8 hours including the reading instructions and watching youtube videos to figure out the install. They were $1,100 on a Black Friday sale and obviously (free for me) install. They work great. Not quite as wide as the power steps I had stock on my Dodge Ram. I also had a pair installed on my other truck and they were $2000 plus install which would have been $500 but I waited till there was a free install sale. I’ll do. Write up and include pictures.

 

[ATDABCH]

Thanks. I did the install last week. Like you, it took about 8 hours. Videos and trial and error. The instruction are horrible.
I really like the boards. My little 5'2" wife can now walk in and not have to climb.
My advice to the next guy, is put the motors 3rd bolt in as the last step. You'll know the one. Would have saved a lot of time and sore fingers.

 

[Casique]

Do they attach to the JT body bolts?

 

[ATDABCH]

Most do. You have to drill 2 holes. Nuts are provided for a few. For 3rd bolt on motor. The arms need to be extended(powered). So do that as the last step.

 

[csandoval1988]

Since you mentioned that you wouldn't be doing any rock crawling, I figured ill throw another option into the mix. I've been running the Aries powerboards for roughly about 3 years with zero issue! I can send a video if you would like, they are also in my profile picture.

ActionTrac 83.6" Powered Running Boards, Select Jeep Gladiator (ariesautomotive.com)

 

[Casique]

Just received my RC steps. To be clear for anybody wondering, they DO NOT attach to the body bolts. This is great, since it avoids broken body bolts!

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