Mopar Door Entry Guards (Sill Protectors)

[OJMiles]

One of the first quirks, if you will, with my new 07 Wrangler was the fact that there was no included protection for the sills of the doors. While I feel this was a little cheap on DiamlerChrysler's part not to include some cheap plastic protection for these area of the doors that were sure to get scratched up in short order; Mopar was quick to release the OEM door sill protectors at an extra cost of course. There are 2 models available, for 2 door and 4 door models, and come in any color you want so long as its black.

Within 2 weeks of taking delivery of my Wrangler, I knew that a trip to the local dealer was in short order. When I told the 2 middle aged gentlemen behind the counter exactly what I was looking for they looked at each other with marked ignorance then proceeded to tell me that no accessories were available for the new 07 models yet, and try back after the first of the year. Instead of coming across as a young punk, I kindly asked for 2 oil filters and proceeded to the cashier without haste. Upon my return home I quickly retreated to ebay and ordered the 4 door model sill protectors from a Jeep dealer smart enough to take profit on already released accessories.

The sill protectors are also available at the www.mopar.com/jeep/ website, and can be found under the Interior Accessories menu, then under Door Entry Guards. The 2 door version retails for $23.00 for the pair, with the 4 door set coming in at $35. Upon completion of my order I received the package in the mail within 3 days. The protectors are an attractive black textured plastic with a cross-hatched type pattern molded in, along with the Jeep logo for authenticity!

Installation is straight forward. The surface should be cleaned with a lint-free rag, then again with the included alcohol wipes to ensure a good contact with the metal. From there simply remove the covering over the double-sided tape that secures the protector and roughly position the protector to the door, making sure to fit the guards snugly against the lip of the body then press down hard over the surface area that includes the adhesive to affix it to the body. Installation time for me was less than 10 minutes. I feel these could have been made a little better if they wrapped over the lip of the body, but I feel they will be sturdy enough to stay put for a long time.

It is my belief that these protectors are a necessity to ensure the longevity of the paint in the doorframe area, and consider it greedy on DiamlerChryler's part not to include them in the purchase of your new Wranglers. Luckily for us that are relatively low cost. Consider this at the top of your must-have accessories for your new Jeep Wranglers.

http://www.milesmedia.net/jeep/pics/sills2.jpg

http://www.milesmedia.net/jeep/pics/sills1.jpg

[ericdewayne]

Those look pretty nice. I thought i saw some Stainless Steel ones in the mopar catalogue for the jk too...?? I dunno maybe not. Im kinda upset about my door sills. I paid an extra 1200 on the price of my jk for "total body and under body rust protection" by a company called ziebart. Mostly cause I live on the beach. They drilled some crude holes around the sills and in the rear of my 2dr around where the soft top clips in. These holes have no paint protecting the bare drilled metal and have already begun to rust! What the hell? Boy I really got my $1200 worth... :naw:

[OJMiles]

there are some stainless ones but thats a little much bling for me...

I think i'd be seeing a lawyer about that if they dont take care of it

[ericdewayne]

If my girlfriends cat didnt take my camera for a swim in its waterbowl, id take some pics. Just to make sure it was this company that drilled the holes does anybody else have holes drilled in their door sills? or on the lip of the area the soft top would snap into?? Im thinking about just getting some touch-up paint and putting it on that bare metal. just dont want the rust to spread. Also should i remove the carpet and inspect for more "rust proofing holes"??

[Nozz]

Ziebart ripped me off on my TJ. They didn't have a service center within 300 miles from me. If you don't get the annual check they don't honor the warranty. The place sprayed my wheels and didn't do a thing about it:naw:

[jkmon]

Is there some sort of plastic film we can buy for the edges. On my TJ I just noticed I've worn off the paint from stepping on the edge before I hop out. Might not have a problem with the JK, isn't the side a little lower than the TJ. I'm still waiting for mine, so I'm not sure.

[chvynova]

You could go to your local sign shop and buy some clear vinyl (the self adhesive stuff they make decals from). Then make a template from paper and cut out the vinyl and apply. It should last for awhile.

[KRUNCHYTACO]

Thanx for the info!
looks good to ..

[fathomgreencamaro]

You sold me OJ.

I got mine yesterday.

Now if I only had a JK...

[ksroqclimber]

Just ordered. Before i got home from the dealer i knew i wanted something to protect the area. THanks for pointing it out!

[MJS_Jeep_888]

I had meant to follow-up on this thread - just "installed" :rotflmao1: my sill guards today, and it's a great idea - can't believe that these aren't standard! On the driver's side (MY side), the sill paint had already picked up some nasty scrapes from road salt/sand that was on my boots. Luckily, the guards cover most of that up, and now I won't have to worry going forward. Thanks for the OP and idea, OJMiles.

[eodguy789]

Those look pretty nice. I thought i saw some Stainless Steel ones in the mopar catalogue for the jk too...?? I dunno maybe not. Im kinda upset about my door sills. I paid an extra 1200 on the price of my jk for "total body and under body rust protection" by a company called ziebart. Mostly cause I live on the beach. They drilled some crude holes around the sills and in the rear of my 2dr around where the soft top clips in. These holes have no paint protecting the bare drilled metal and have already begun to rust! What the hell? Boy I really got my $1200 worth... :naw:

I ordered the Ziebart protection from Aafes Overseas Car Sales. My Jeep is somewhere in the Pacific right now... but when I take delivery in the next week or so, I will check mine out and let you know if I have this problem.

Also 1200 seems a bit high. I got the full Ziebart for 400 something... I did get the 7 year warrany and overseas protecton plan. That ran about 1500 together.

[davefollower]

Anyone ever get their door sills rhino lined? Was thinking about it and curious if anyone did it and liked it? Not sure what they would charge since its a odd request.

[JeepCacher]

Several (black and chrome) for both the 2 and 4 door for sale on Ebay. Just ordered a set for $37.00 shipped.

[redWRANGLER]

I got mine from quadratec. They came in a day.

[superboo]

thanks for the writeup OJMiles, i just installed mine. looks great....almost is if they should have been in there IN THE FIRST PLACE!

Just Empty Every Pocket my dealer says to me when i picked them up...

[LarryAlex1]

Tried this with my old TJ. I went to a skate board store and bought some deck material about 2 feet in length and 10 inches wide and peel and stick. I cut strips and glued them in place being careful not to place it where the weatherstrip contacted the body. It lasted for three years before I had to replace it and it came off with a blowdryer to warm it up. I also did the bottom of the tailgate opening, all for about $6. When the weather gets a bit warmer I plan to do the same to my JK.

[Dr.McNinja]

Are these invisible with the door shut? I have seen some of the TJ ones that stick out past the door (and down the side of the body), and I don't want something visible with a closed door.

[MJS_Jeep_888]

Are these invisible with the door shut? I have seen some of the TJ ones that stick out past the door (and down the side of the body), and I don't want something visible with a closed door.

I haven't hunkered down to try and look "through" the gap at the bottom of the door, but they're definitely not visible on mine with the doors closed, and look good enough with the doors open.

[redWRANGLER]

Are these invisible with the door shut? I have seen some of the TJ ones that stick out past the door (and down the side of the body), and I don't want something visible with a closed door.

The black plastic Mopar sills do not show when the doors are closed like the TJ. I had the same concern. The metal Mopar sills do show.

The plastic ones are a perfect match to the JK's interior. Same plastic, same diamond pattern as the bottom of the doors. They should have come as a standard feature instead of an aftermarket item.

[Shoal Creek]

Anyone ever get their door sills rhino lined? Was thinking about it and curious if anyone did it and liked it? Not sure what they would charge since its a odd request.

Several years ago I purchased Durabac (sp?) from 4wd.com. It came in a small paint can I believe. I used it strategically on my YJ to protect the thin door sills and the lip on the tailgate. It worked great and wasn't that difficult to apply.

[ScooterS]

Are the after market guards the same as mopar?

[darrwolf]

I have the plastic Mopar entry guards and love the looks of them. I found out on the weekend that the door rubbers do not seal tight at the bottom anymore. The floor in my 2dr got flooded after going through some deep water.

[Dr.McNinja]

That sucks. I guess I won't be taking mine in the drink now.

[scottcarp]

I have the plastic Mopar entry guards and love the looks of them. I found out on the weekend that the door rubbers do not seal tight at the bottom anymore. The floor in my 2dr got flooded after going through some deep water.

Did you take it through water BEFORE the sill guards were on? Maybe the doors were never sealed properly.

[HappyCurmudgeon]

I have the plastic Mopar entry guards and love the looks of them. I found out on the weekend that the door rubbers do not seal tight at the bottom anymore. The floor in my 2dr got flooded after going through some deep water.



close the windows. :toung:

[XNGH2006]

I installed a complete set of stainless steel Mopar door entry guards (4) on my Unlimited. They look awesome with the Jeep logos and do not show. I had a set of black metal ones on my 1995 YJ Sport and they protected well.

[darrwolf]

Did you take it through water BEFORE the sill guards were on? Maybe the doors were never sealed properly.

I had been through deep water before, but never stopped (stuck for 5 mins before being pulled out)

[darrwolf]

close the windows. :toung:

I haven't tested how my windows seal..... (yet:yup: )

[scottcarp]

:sad:
I picked up mine from the dealer yesterday and drove 250 miles home in the rain. The dried-mud spray pattern along the sides is also inside the doors, right where the sill guards would go. The console light wasn't telling me they were open, so I've got to assume there was leakage. I have noticed that w/the hard top on, you gotta slam the doors pretty hard.
I'll test it this weekend w/the hose.

[gergy9]

I installed a complete set of stainless steel Mopar door entry guards (4) on my Unlimited. They look awesome with the Jeep logos and do not show. I had a set of black metal ones on my 199 TJ Sport and they protected well.

Dito........ I like the SS much better than the plastic pics i see here. And yes i am not doing any chrome on my red rock. I am doing all black accessories and they DO NOT look out of place. I bet the doors seal much better on the SS also.

******UPDATE************

http://onechampion.com/JK/jeep 010.jpg
http://onechampion.com/JK/jeep 013.jpg

[gergy9]

bump for pics

[Grant211]

bump for pics

bump again for more pics

[riverzendz]

I just put the black ones on my JK and really like them. The SS set looks kinda cheap.

I was getting water marks/dirt inside the door sill without the plates on.

[benmar2000]

I just put the black ones on my JK and really like them. The SS set looks kinda cheap.

I was getting water marks/dirt inside the door sill without the plates on.

Yeah.. I got the black ones also.. I will try to post some pics tomorrow..

[lashawnrubi]

I have been thinking about gettin me a pair of black ones but wasnt sure yet....but after reading this thread i'm becoming pretty sure of them....especially since my jk is white and you can also see the dirt right where the sill would go....

[iceman7311]

do NOT get the rugged ridge door sill guards. they look the best but do not fit (http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=21557&highlight=rugged+ridge+door+sill).

[mikeyfl]

i got the black plastic ones and love them.

[boots]

Can anyone post some pick's of the Black Mopar guards ??????

[riverzendz]

Just took some. They're coming right up.

[riverzendz]

Sorry, the flash washed them out a little. I'll try to get some better shots.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m287/yerpso/Fairer%20Sex/Is%2010/Jeep/IMG_3665.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m287/yerpso/Fairer%20Sex/Is%2010/Jeep/IMG_3666.jpg

[boots]

Thanks riverendz,

I think the black looks the best. :yup: Would you have a part number and MSRP ?

[Grant211]

Thanks riverendz,

I think the black looks the best. :yup: Would you have a part number and MSRP ?

http://jparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=1675&osCsid=c14cf01e1c4005847080e467a527c51e

$30.51

part number W82210106

[jeepgreensahara]

are they easy to install? and do they require any tools?

[benmar2000]

are they easy to install? and do they require any tools?

Nope.. Very easy to install.. Just make sure the area is clean.. It comes with an alcohol pad.. Clean the area, then wipe it with the pad, then stick it on.. It has double sided foam tape on the back.. I put mine on back in Feb when I got my JK and still holding strong...

[riverzendz]

Yea, it'll take you all of 10 minutes.

[zero2krazy]

I have the black ones also. After a summer of getting beat up and a winter of salt and snow, they are holding up very nice.

[kcpanther]

are the stainless steel ones smaller than the black?

[AuburnTiger92]

I got a set for my new JK and I was perplexed for a minute... Untill I realized that the set included 2 right rear plates! Dummies. :rollingeyes:

Another trip to the stealer for a piece of plastic...

[HappyCurmudgeon]

I addd the black ones about a year and a half ago, they still look new.

My ordea... uhm... installation description is there--> http://jk-forum.com/showpost.php?p=10665&postcount=4

If ayone is interested.

[pearl-drum-man]

I addd the black ones about a year and a half ago, they still look new.

My ordea... uhm... installation description is there--> http://jk-forum.com/showpost.php?p=10665&postcount=4

If ayone is interested.

:rotflmao1:

[AlmightyCrash]

I love mine...

[akonius]

Jeez with all this talk about loving the black ones and how awesome they are...you'd think SOMEONE would post at least 1 pic! LOL! I wanna see!:thinking:

[WitchKing]

I've got them too.....look awesome!!! Should be a factory supplied part:thumbsup:

[d8piccini]

I've got the black mopar, have held up great & match nice. Eventually, if I get all gung-ho with the bed-liner I'll probably do the door sills & at least a dozen more things...

[scottrock]

I've got the stainless ones too and I like the way they look. though I've only had them for a month or so and they're discoloring already. Not very stainless... :thinking:

haven't tried to polish em yet though

[doc307]

I added the blacks ones about a year ago. They still look great.