Ok, so I got my 3" lift and 35s put on my 2dr X (pics this evening) and I totally misjudged how hard it would make getting in and out of the jeep. Originally I was thinking this for my GF but now I'm starting to feel it. So I really need to get some cheap black step bars and I really don't want to have to drill. I don't want to drill because I would eventually like to switch to rock rails and don't want an extra set of holes at that time.

I've done a bit of research and found that there's a couple different bars out there, not too expensive.

JC Whitney brand
Rugged Ridge
Garage Pro
Smittybilt


So is there anyone out there that has any of these installed on a 2dr? And is there any drilling required? Thanks in advance!!

 

One solution:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/body/step03/

 

Smittybilt has my vote.. I have had their nerf bars on all my trucks and they are great.. I am waiting on their rock sliders for the JK now.. But I saw their nerf's on Ebay for like $186.00

 

yep, i've seen the smittybilt ones on ebay so thats definitely an option.

the little strap/loop i dont' think will work. i might as well roll out a rope ladder

hey TOAD. what rock rails are those? i don't think i've seen those before. i really would like to go straight to rock rails but $$$ is holding me back. so maybe i'll look at that strap/loop thingy again.

thanks guys!

 

I got the Smitty's from eBay for my 4-dr. They look and function well and I have no complaints.

 

hey SIMON. did the Smittybilt ones require drilling? I'm consistently seeing that drillilng is required. thanks

 

Smittybilts work just fine. No drilling, pretty secure to stand on. I wouldn't jack with them, but then again, I don't do a lot of hi lift jacking anyway. Probably get the wheel attachment after I get the hi lift after I start going so far offroad I need one.

 

My vote for Smittybilt SRC bars...no drilling and very sturdy. Installed mine a few weeks ago and couldn't be happier...not to mention under 200 bucks!

 

Could you post up some pics of those Smittybilt SRC's on your Jeep? Thanks....

 

I'll second that.

You can find them on Ebay for under$200 shipped.