I've was going crazy trying to figure out what brand and type of sliders I wanted to put on my JK. After looking at all of them ... prices, installation type, material, quality, etc .... I decided to go with a set of SmittyBilt XRC Rock Sliders. The bolt to the body like the stock Rubicon Sliders and have the additional protection of a rocker bar. Plus I found them online for $344 with Free Shipping. Not bad since they came UPS and the box was 60lbs ...

They came packed really well and the powder coating was perfect. They give you the option of drilling holes and riveting on a set of XRC emblems made out of Aluminum ... I decided to leave them off.

I had to drill one additional hole in the body to mount them. They mount by attaching to 5 holes on the side of the body and the 2 large holes in the bottom ... pretty much just like the Rubi rails and Sahara steps. They are solid as a rock installed and I can jump on them without them moving at all. The Rail is pretty close to the body so they do not do that well as a step.

They also cover the entire floor of the JK on the outside of the frame rail ...

Here are some pictures:











Smitty's description ...

The XRC Rock Sliders are designed for the most extreme wheeling. All of the XRC Sliders are manufactured out of 3/16 solid plate and is designed to form to the vehicle and protect your ride from the elements. Each side features 1.75" over rider tube that provides extra protection when your in those sticky situations. Each slider bolts up to the factory holes and requires no drilling, or modifications. They are available for the 2 and 4 door Wrangler.

Clear up to a 35" Tire Without the need of a tire carrier

Manufacture out of 1/4" solid plate

Bolt directly to OE tire points

Finished in our signature series Two Stage Matte Black Finish Powder

 

Looks good. I've been looking at these for a while now. They would go great with my bumpers.
Do they feel sturdy, no flex in the middle?

 

Nah ... these things don't budge or flex at all ...

I am gonna put some larger washers on the bolts on the under side. The included washed seem a little small and just barely cover the slot the bolt goes through.

 

We've been running ours for over a year now and have dropped directly onto them, pivoted off of them on rocks and trees and they've held up pretty nicely.

 

Sweet!! Good to know they will hold up to some punishment if required.

 

Just got my XRC slider in today in replacement of my SRC sliders. They look alot more durable then the SRC sliders from smittybilt and they were free

 

Sweet! Hopefully that means mine are on the way too!

 

those really look good!!

 

Ok, So i've been trying to install my XRC on my lunch break in the rain lol, I can't seem to get those 6 bolts installed that go through the Pinch seam into the rock rails. There just doesn't seem to be enough room to get the bolt and washer up there in the rock rail.. If anyone can help or has any suggestions id really appreciate it as im starting to get aggravated

 

We used a 10mm closed end wrench and tape. Wow - in the rain...now that's dedication