I got hung up on my new steps
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JK Newbie
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From: Montgomery, TX
NERF STEPS Damaged the door and threshold. What is the best combo to protect the body and then what kind of protection as a rock bar\slider and rocker?
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Brownwood, TX
I lived in magnolia area for years, but just moved for family reasons.
Good luck.
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JK Jedi
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i tied my rubi sliders into the frame at 3 spots and also used the factory mounts and still mashed them up into my body, I will be rebuilding my whole setup with at least 5 frame tie ins and maybe some body mount tie ins, all depends how i build mine. But no way id say stock rubi sliders are great.
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From: New Brunswick
I'm replacing my rubicon rails here soon... I came down on a rock.. not that hard but obviously hard enough that it pushed the rail up into the body. No damage but close.
Look at the mount of those rubicon rails and you'll see they aren't that rough
Look at the mount of those rubicon rails and you'll see they aren't that rough
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From: Over the hill
Below is copied from PSC, they sell both.
Frame-Mounted or Body-Mounted: Which is Right For You?
Choosing between the Frame-Mounted and Body-Mounted versions of Rocker Knockers™ will depend on several factors of your Jeep's configuration and how you use it. We will not claim that either version is more "hard core" than the other, as neither will make your Jeep absolutely bomb-proof and relieve you of the need for careful driving off-road. But here are some factors to consider when making your choice: Frame-Mounted Rocker Knockers
Body-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ will move up with the body, if a body lift is installed, while the Frame-Mounted version will stay with the frame, creating a gap if a body lift is present.
Body-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ are 100% compatible with any suspension system, including long-arm kits, without any further modification. The Frame-Mounted version would require some DIY modifications to be installed in conjunction with a long-arm kit.
Frame-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ will generally provide better protection from side impacts, with the solid outriggers that attach them directly to the Jeep's frame rail.
Frame-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ should provide marginally better protection from vertical impacts (such as hard-landing on a rock when coming off a ledge). However, this benefit would be maximized by taking the extra step of welding them in place.
Body-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ will provide better ground clearance and "slide-ability". The outriggers on the Frame-Mounted version necessarily sit lower than the Jeep's body, and therefore lower than the Body-Mounted version. And the outriggers can potentially act as an anchor point since they are perpendicular to the Jeep's direction of forward progress.
The price is the same for either version so take the above factors into account when deciding which one is best for your Jeep.
Choosing between the Frame-Mounted and Body-Mounted versions of Rocker Knockers™ will depend on several factors of your Jeep's configuration and how you use it. We will not claim that either version is more "hard core" than the other, as neither will make your Jeep absolutely bomb-proof and relieve you of the need for careful driving off-road. But here are some factors to consider when making your choice: Frame-Mounted Rocker Knockers
Body-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ will move up with the body, if a body lift is installed, while the Frame-Mounted version will stay with the frame, creating a gap if a body lift is present.
Body-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ are 100% compatible with any suspension system, including long-arm kits, without any further modification. The Frame-Mounted version would require some DIY modifications to be installed in conjunction with a long-arm kit.
Frame-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ will generally provide better protection from side impacts, with the solid outriggers that attach them directly to the Jeep's frame rail.
Frame-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ should provide marginally better protection from vertical impacts (such as hard-landing on a rock when coming off a ledge). However, this benefit would be maximized by taking the extra step of welding them in place.
Body-Mounted Rocker Knockers™ will provide better ground clearance and "slide-ability". The outriggers on the Frame-Mounted version necessarily sit lower than the Jeep's body, and therefore lower than the Body-Mounted version. And the outriggers can potentially act as an anchor point since they are perpendicular to the Jeep's direction of forward progress.
The price is the same for either version so take the above factors into account when deciding which one is best for your Jeep.
Last edited by Mr.T; Apr 21, 2014 at 04:28 PM.
