Ace + Rubi Rails
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Ace + Rubi Rails
I'm about to pull the trigger on some new Ace Rock Rails. I know they make some to go over the stock Rubi Rails, and some by themselves. I have a 2011 Sahara. Will I regret not picking up a set of Rubi Rails first? Is the $100 or so worth it for the added protection?
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I'm about to pull the trigger on some new Ace Rock Rails. I know they make some to go over the stock Rubi Rails, and some by themselves. I have a 2011 Sahara. Will I regret not picking up a set of Rubi Rails first? Is the $100 or so worth it for the added protection?
The first photo shows the Ace (underside) installed, and you can clearly see the Rubi rails. Two body bolts hold on the Ace.
The other two show you what it looks like with the Ace and Rubi rails installed. It's really up to you if you want to get the Rubi's, they're not necessary, but I think they complete the look.
I just noticed that you're local.
If you want to meet some day, I can show you my Jeep and you can see for youself. (I'm at the south end of the 2 fwy)
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I think the Rubi Rails are a good idea. Frame mounted rails can flex up into the body on a hit. Rubi rails would protect against that. So would rocker armor. Rubi rails are cheaper.
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The Ace looks best when you use a Rubi rail under it, but now you are talking having the weight of 2 pairs of rock rails which may not be ideal. This may be an extra 50-70lbs over a single set.
The Ace were originally priced very well but when I looked to buy them 2 weeks ago the price had gone up and was about $400 delivered, so fairly priced but not a super bargain.
If someone doesn't have the Rubicon rails and needs to spend $100 for takes offs and then $400 for the Ace, and considering the extra weight you will be adding running 2 sets of rails, are these really that great of an option any more?
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Check their facebook, they have promo's sometimes. I got $45 off during the jeep beach. For me, I already had the rubi rails and was looking for a rail to go with it. Since I have a 2 door, so that was adding 70lbs. But, I understand the backseat is some 50 ~ 08 lbs and I don't drive with it in, so I figured the weight was a wash.
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Thanks guys. Rodcyn, I drive on the 2 every day on my way to work and back in Hollywood, so it might be cool to take a look at them.
I hadn't even thought about the extra weight. Might have to think some more. I need the step feature of the Ace Rails for my kid and wife, and they seem to be the best price/design combo I've found even with the increase.
I signed up for their mailing list, some hopefully some promo codes come through there.
I hadn't even thought about the extra weight. Might have to think some more. I need the step feature of the Ace Rails for my kid and wife, and they seem to be the best price/design combo I've found even with the increase.
I signed up for their mailing list, some hopefully some promo codes come through there.