Beware of Smittybilt ! SRC Side Armor
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Tucson, AZ
I just bought their #76634 SRC Side Armor for 4DR. Granted it looks great, seems strong enough and was a good price($250)
But the fit was HORRIBLE on the passenger side! The front holes did not match up with the factory holes...and I could barely get in sucker in! I had to clean up some of the left over welds on one side with minor filing and buy smaller bolts to get a tight fit. I sent them an email and got no response so I had to share with fellow JKers.
"you get what you pay for..."
But the fit was HORRIBLE on the passenger side! The front holes did not match up with the factory holes...and I could barely get in sucker in! I had to clean up some of the left over welds on one side with minor filing and buy smaller bolts to get a tight fit. I sent them an email and got no response so I had to share with fellow JKers.
"you get what you pay for..."
I always love product reviews. thank you. I use the site mainly for the infor on products so that I know what im buying. so again thank you
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From: Boynton Beach, FL
What is the big deal if you have to enlarge a hole here and there during installation? You got your item at the lowest price you could find, so deal with it! Besides, even a more pricey version does not garantee perfect fitment! Remember...it's a JEEP thing...
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From: Edmond, OK
Is there an equivalent to these that are better quality with a more guaranteed/promised fitment? I'll be slapping some 33" meats as well as a 2.5" RK lift within the next couple of weeks and my wife is already telling me to get some steps for her pregnant ass.
I was looking at the Smittybilts as I absolutely love the way they look. But not long after I started looking into them, I saw some negative reviews and decided to look for some feedback here and came across this thread. I'll be spending more time in mud than bouncing off rocks, but would still like some protection worthy of, well, being labeled as "protection" just in case.
So, are there any rock slider/step combos that bolt to the frame, not the body, without having to reinforce the welds or drilling out factory holes? I know there are rock sliders that can be stepped on, but I want something with a dedicated step for my wife. I do not want standard side steps. I'd love for them to look as close to these Smittys as possible.
I was looking at the Smittybilts as I absolutely love the way they look. But not long after I started looking into them, I saw some negative reviews and decided to look for some feedback here and came across this thread. I'll be spending more time in mud than bouncing off rocks, but would still like some protection worthy of, well, being labeled as "protection" just in case.
So, are there any rock slider/step combos that bolt to the frame, not the body, without having to reinforce the welds or drilling out factory holes? I know there are rock sliders that can be stepped on, but I want something with a dedicated step for my wife. I do not want standard side steps. I'd love for them to look as close to these Smittys as possible.
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From: san antonio TX
They are awesome! BUT! Worst instructions evr AND they sent me the 4 door front, and the 2 door rears. The front was standard, the rear, metric. Makes NO sense! And the right tail late hole was smaller then the left. I love the look and they are really strong. But i will nvr buy any thing else from them. Most of the holes lined up. But u still have to drill. ALOT.
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Is there an equivalent to these that are better quality with a more guaranteed/promised fitment? I'll be slapping some 33" meats as well as a 2.5" RK lift within the next couple of weeks and my wife is already telling me to get some steps for her pregnant ass.
I was looking at the Smittybilts as I absolutely love the way they look. But not long after I started looking into them, I saw some negative reviews and decided to look for some feedback here and came across this thread. I'll be spending more time in mud than bouncing off rocks, but would still like some protection worthy of, well, being labeled as "protection" just in case.
So, are there any rock slider/step combos that bolt to the frame, not the body, without having to reinforce the welds or drilling out factory holes? I know there are rock sliders that can be stepped on, but I want something with a dedicated step for my wife. I do not want standard side steps. I'd love for them to look as close to these Smittys as possible.
I was looking at the Smittybilts as I absolutely love the way they look. But not long after I started looking into them, I saw some negative reviews and decided to look for some feedback here and came across this thread. I'll be spending more time in mud than bouncing off rocks, but would still like some protection worthy of, well, being labeled as "protection" just in case.
So, are there any rock slider/step combos that bolt to the frame, not the body, without having to reinforce the welds or drilling out factory holes? I know there are rock sliders that can be stepped on, but I want something with a dedicated step for my wife. I do not want standard side steps. I'd love for them to look as close to these Smittys as possible.
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From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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