What is the best style rock rail for east coast wheeling?

[WilliamD]

Hi all. I’m fairly new to the serious Offroad club and I split my time between Virginia and Georgia. I’m debating what style rock rail is best for east coast rocky trails. Straight out step style or more body hugging style rails.

Thanks!

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[Dlish]

I think more important is consider how they mount. Most use the factory style attachment to the body, not the best if you are hitting rocks or using them as sliders. A more solid attachment to the frame will help remove the risk of body damage.
Few frame mount options below: (top one @CavFab_MFG is a forum sponsor and has 21% off for black friday)
https://cavfab.com/collections/jeep-gladiator-jt/products/copy-of-jt-rocker-guards-gladiator
https://white-knuckleoffroad.com/product/jeep-gladiator-jt-2020-newer-rock-sliders/
https://www.shrockworks.com/JJT-SL-pr-16305.html

not sure what you consider "serious offroading", if its fireroads and some mud, most likely dont need a frame mounted slider. But some of the offroad parks in the south certainly have rocks and trails that can make a well mounted slider important.

 

[chrismeece74]

Honestly it depends on how you wheel and where. Look at how you use your Gladiator, and what kind of protection you want.

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