Steps that cover the pinch weld

[Shift Happens]

Seems like all of the side steps I find are straight, don't come up high enough to cover the pinch weld, and leave a lot of room at the back.
I have n-fab predator pro steps and I like how light they are, but I can't deal with poorly they cover the pinch seam and don't conform to the truck.

Anyone have something they really like, that conforms to the body?

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[Idlethunder]

I've been following a thread talking about steps and saw the pictures posted by iDeacon here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-without-side-steps.74002/page-5#post-1207973 They do as good a job of covering the pinch seam as anything else I've seen and even though they are straight, his pictures show they have a little room for adjustment. I haven't seen these in person so can't vouch for them but they look good and if offroad clearance isn't a worry, they may be a good option.

 

[jac04]

Bushwacker makes Trailarmor rocker covers for the JT.
https://realtruck.com/p/bushwacker-trail-armor-rocker-panels/v/jeep/gladiator/2021/

 

[Cascade253]

Have you looked at Rockhard4x4? I picked up a pair of their angled down, the square slider portion has a bend in it to follow the slight body curvature at the back.

 

[mx5red]

Was gonna say Rock Hard.
Another option is just to paint your pinch seams. My steps didn’t cover them, and I ended up just taping off the rocker panels and spray painting the seam. Now it disappears pretty well.

 

[Shift Happens]

Have you looked at Rockhard4x4? I picked up a pair of their angled down, the square slider portion has a bend in it to follow the slight body curvature at the back.

Able to be used as a step?

 

[Cascade253]

Depends on what you're looking for a step, but yes https://www.rockhard4x4.com/category_s/493.htm

 

[Freetime]

Able to be used as a step?

I'm 83 and need steps, I have the RockHard 4X4 angled down. Add none slip tape for safety and they work very well. They are really stout.

 

[NOTJeepBeerSleep]

i got these aluminum ones on amazon a few years back. they don't quite cover the pinch all the way but i don't notice the pinch anymore. they are a bit banged up from moab.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08924LGFK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Shift Happens]

Depends on what you're looking for a step, but yes https://www.rockhard4x4.com/category_s/493.htm

good lord. $900. I'll have to keep an eye out for a used one

 

[Florida Mojave]

Not sure if you like this look but these are a real good solid step.
The best way to "hide" the pinch weld is to paint it black or as some have done to put black tape.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/go-rhino-running-boards.73987/

 

[Sting-Gray Neutral Pres.]

I have little kids that needed a real step and also don't do serious offroading in rock gardens. I opted for the Go Rhino B20 Running Boards. They hide the pinch seam better than just about any other solution out there, and are relatively lightweight compared to armoring meant to protect the body.

 

[Sting-Gray Neutral Pres.]

Not sure if you like this look but these are a real good solid step.
The best way to "hide" the pinch weld is to paint it black or as some have done to put black tape.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/go-rhino-running-boards.73987/

HA! You posted this while I was writing my message. These are the exact boards I have, they are great.

 

[Minty JL]

Was gonna say Rock Hard.
Another option is just to paint your pinch seams. My steps didn’t cover them, and I ended up just taping off the rocker panels and spray painting the seam. Now it disappears pretty well.

This is my plan........just haven't gotten to it yet

 

[mx5red]

This is my plan........just haven't gotten to it yet

It took me so little time I can’t believe I put it off for so long. The taping didn’t take that long.
To be fair, I repaint my steps with the same rust reformer spray paint so I didn’t have to worry about removing steps or masking them off.

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