Well if you do a side pull I dont think that you would want to have your tailgate open either...

 

Yea, been there, done that. I thought I was going to break my drill when putting these on and low and behold it broke through the last layer of sheet metal just as the drill started to smell like burning. You really gotta work it to get through some of th thicker metal. The install was a bitch on these, but it will pay off in the end. Just stay patient, it's worth it. If you have questions on the install, PM me or check out this thread. https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/pure-jeep-rocker-install-help-73949/

 

If this helps at all with the winch clearance issue, I put a drop down mount on my spare, so I can just spin it and it raises 6-7 inches. Maybe there is some way you could fab something like that for your spare, so it will raise up out of the way.

 

There not that bad, If you had to work the drill. You really need better drill bits.


As he said, if you have questions, feel free to PM me, I've installed a couple sets

 

Replaced 'X' Logos with 'JK' Logos....very pleased with such a cheap & simple mod.

 

Pulled it out of its persistent dormant state in the garage and gave it to the wife as a daily driver. *sigh*

 

Dropped it off at the dealer this morning to have the corroding hinges repainted. Hopefully a quick turn around, I hate not having my JK!

 

They do warranty the work. Says so on the website and the owner will tell you over the phone. PM me if you need the contact info.

Of course if you bring your own gears, they don't warranty the parts. They will just warranty on labor.

 

The cleanest the Tonka has been in several months.....scrub a dub dub

 

Got the lockpick dialed in . Had some issues with the GPS locking up. Read instructions (dontcha hate that) and found out it was a simple dipswitch flip. THis mygig is awesome no that I have uconnect and video operational!