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You have a nice ass Gladiator and you want to put some cheap ass universal steps on it??? You need to stop being cheap and drop the extra money for some real steps. I grabbed some N-Fabs for less than $400.
Not everyone has the means or desire to spend that much. How does the cost of something make it more "real"? I bought the cheapest I could find, the Rough Country ones that appear to be the exact same as the N-Fabs but around $50 cheaper, does that make mine less real too?
 

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Not everyone has the means or desire to spend that much. How does the cost of something make it more "real"? I bought the cheapest I could find, the Rough Country ones that appear to be the exact same as the N-Fabs but around $50 cheaper, does that make mine less real too?
Sorry if you can afford this vehicle even it's its cheapest bare bones model you should be able to shell out $350 to $400 dollars for a straight bolt on item that is designed and dedicated to fit the vehicle.

Putting on something like the example the OP posted will not straight bolt on, require all sorts of fabrication to get to work. Sometimes its true, you get what you pay for. When I stated "REAL" I meant it as Vehicle specific part and not a universal part.
 
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Sorry if you can afford this vehicle even it's its cheapest bare bones model you should be able to shell out $350 to $400 dollars for a straight bolt on item that is designed and dedicated to fit the vehicle.

Putting on something like the example the OP posted will not straight bolt on, require all sorts of fabrication to get to work. Sometimes its true, you get what you pay for. When I stated "REAL" I meant it as Vehicle specific part and not a universal part.
Nothing wrong with trying to save money on some items. I got a tonneau cover for a chevy colorado that fits perfect on my gladiator for $150 rather than 500 up for a gladiator specific one
 
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Not everyone has the means or desire to spend that much. How does the cost of something make it more "real"? I bought the cheapest I could find, the Rough Country ones that appear to be the exact same as the N-Fabs but around $50 cheaper, does that make mine less real too?
link to rough country ones you got?
 

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I kind of agree with the above, You got the best, so give it the best right back. I need steps on mine to, ol' lady is bitch'n its hard to get into, but she's gonna have to wait. I'm going for the Rock rails with removable steps. I feel like they will pay themselves off in the long run. Good luck with whatever you go with.
 

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I come from a long line of broke rednecks. I have found that the cheapest option usually really isn’t the better investment. I’ve seen my share of the cheap nerf bars rust out so fast. I want my step rails to be pretty tough and to look good for years. This makes them investment worthy. Take a little time to research a bit and save up a few more bucks to get a better option.

I hope you have good luck with your choice.
 

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link to rough country ones you got?
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Just a counter to the argument that you have to spend more money to get quality. My steps are $50 cheaper than the N-Fab steps, but since I got N-Fab documents along with my Rough Country installation sheet in my box I suspect they are from the same factory and the only difference is the stamp on the step plate. Customize YOUR Jeep the way YOU want and within the budget you have, if someone else turns their nose up at what you've done, so what.

BTW, I'm also using the $200 Tyger cover off my Canyon on my Gladiator. Looks good, works great and is there to stay!
 

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Just a counter to the argument that you have to spend more money to get quality. My steps are $50 cheaper than the N-Fab steps, but since I got N-Fab documents along with my Rough Country installation sheet in my box I suspect they are from the same factory and the only difference is the stamp on the step plate. Customize YOUR Jeep the way YOU want and within the budget you have, if someone else turns their nose up at what you've done, so what.

BTW, I'm also using the $200 Tyger cover off my Canyon on my Gladiator. Looks good, works great and is there to stay!
I like those, the step is a little closer to the ground than the factory boards that came on mine. I have a couple sets of RC lights that I bought to install. I like their products, so far no issues with them.
 

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LOL I bought iArmor aluminum step rails for a JL. They won't go wheel to wheel but they do go from the front door to the back of the rear door and that's all it needs to do.

Your Jeep, your money. Buy what you want and be happy.
 
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LOL I bought iArmor aluminum step rails for a JL. They won't go wheel to wheel but they do go from the front door to the back of the rear door and that's all it needs to do.

Your Jeep, your money. But what you want and be happy.
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