Olympic Reversabars
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JK Super Freak
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From: Deptford NJ
Olympic Reversabars
Has anybody seen or installed the Olympic Reversabars. Are they a decent rock rail? Or are they just a gimmick?.
I am try to decide between the Reversabars and the Olympic rock rails (which are $20.00 cheaper)
Any imput?
I am try to decide between the Reversabars and the Olympic rock rails (which are $20.00 cheaper)
Any imput?
JK Newbie
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From: Carrollton, TX.
Sorry, no pics yet, its raining (again). (pics now added)
I just installed mine. UPS delivered this morning and I installed them (except for fully tightening the bolts) them this afternoon. It took about two hours.
Are they decent rock rails? Don't know yet. They are heavy gauge steel with a heavy paint coat. I had to drill out the two 1/2" holes in the front mounts because the holes were paint filled. The bolts would not pass through.
They mount to the frame using the middle and rear body mount nuts (4 nuts on each side) and a bracket that mounts to the frame just behind the front tire. There are three heavy brackets per side to hold the rails on. the rail mount points slide into the three brackets like the trailer towbar slides into the receiver. Then two bolts and two set screws retain (1 each) the rail in the front and rear brackets. The middle bracket has no attaching bolt for the rail...it is not needed.
I got mine for two reasons. One is the rail down serves as a step. My wife and friends have a hard time getting into the jeep now...just wait until the lift and tires. The second reason is they can be changed by flipping over to become rock rails and maybe protect the body somewhat from damage. I will have to wait until the fall Moab trip to verify that.
So, the build quality is very good to excellent. The shipping QA could use some work. Mine were missing two washers (which I supplied out of my coffee can of miscellaneous washers). Everyone has one of those, right?
The installation instructions could also use a little work. I have two reinforcing washers that are extra and cannot figure out where they should go. They list four in the parts list and only reference two in the instructions.
You will need a 13mm, 17mm, and 19mm socket and 19 mm wrench for installation. (And a drill and 1/2" bit if you have to enlarge the holes)
If you have the Rubicon rock rails, you will need a 10mm and 13mm socket to remove 6 nuts and 3 bolts per side.
The reversa bars weigh about 50% more each that the Rubicon rock rails. (Judged by a Calibrated back strain gauge).
So far, I'll give them two thumbs up.
-Joe
Pictures below:
Mounted side view:
Rear Tire Clearance:
Side Clearance:
Printed Instructions:
I just installed mine. UPS delivered this morning and I installed them (except for fully tightening the bolts) them this afternoon. It took about two hours.
Are they decent rock rails? Don't know yet. They are heavy gauge steel with a heavy paint coat. I had to drill out the two 1/2" holes in the front mounts because the holes were paint filled. The bolts would not pass through.
They mount to the frame using the middle and rear body mount nuts (4 nuts on each side) and a bracket that mounts to the frame just behind the front tire. There are three heavy brackets per side to hold the rails on. the rail mount points slide into the three brackets like the trailer towbar slides into the receiver. Then two bolts and two set screws retain (1 each) the rail in the front and rear brackets. The middle bracket has no attaching bolt for the rail...it is not needed.
I got mine for two reasons. One is the rail down serves as a step. My wife and friends have a hard time getting into the jeep now...just wait until the lift and tires. The second reason is they can be changed by flipping over to become rock rails and maybe protect the body somewhat from damage. I will have to wait until the fall Moab trip to verify that.
So, the build quality is very good to excellent. The shipping QA could use some work. Mine were missing two washers (which I supplied out of my coffee can of miscellaneous washers). Everyone has one of those, right?
The installation instructions could also use a little work. I have two reinforcing washers that are extra and cannot figure out where they should go. They list four in the parts list and only reference two in the instructions.
You will need a 13mm, 17mm, and 19mm socket and 19 mm wrench for installation. (And a drill and 1/2" bit if you have to enlarge the holes)
If you have the Rubicon rock rails, you will need a 10mm and 13mm socket to remove 6 nuts and 3 bolts per side.
The reversa bars weigh about 50% more each that the Rubicon rock rails. (Judged by a Calibrated back strain gauge).
So far, I'll give them two thumbs up.
-Joe
Pictures below:
Mounted side view:
Rear Tire Clearance:
Side Clearance:
Printed Instructions:
Last edited by jocrazy0; Jun 5, 2007 at 07:15 AM. Reason: Added Photographs, corrected spelling
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JK Super Freak
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From: Deptford NJ
Thanks, Joe
I'm looking forward to some photo's as soon as you can. I really like the look of the rails in the up position. Looks like they will give good protection from the parking lot door dingers also.
Compared to the others, the price seems reasonable.
Could you scan the mounting instructions and post them or PM them to me?
I've just about made up my mind on these bars. I just need imput from from people who have them
I live only about 25 miles from Quadratec in West Chester, PA. If they have them in stock there, I'll go over and pick them up.
I'm looking forward to some photo's as soon as you can. I really like the look of the rails in the up position. Looks like they will give good protection from the parking lot door dingers also.
Compared to the others, the price seems reasonable.
Could you scan the mounting instructions and post them or PM them to me?
I've just about made up my mind on these bars. I just need imput from from people who have them
I live only about 25 miles from Quadratec in West Chester, PA. If they have them in stock there, I'll go over and pick them up.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Metro Detroit, MI
Uggg
I am having a tough time deciding between these and the
Shrockworks rails, I hear Shrockworks will put them with a
downward angle to make them a bit more step friendly.
From what I have heard you are looking at an hour or more to flip them.
I am having a tough time deciding between these and the
Shrockworks rails, I hear Shrockworks will put them with a
downward angle to make them a bit more step friendly.
From what I have heard you are looking at an hour or more to flip them.
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Got them
I have the reversi-bars and they seem pretty good. The only disappointment I had was that on my rig they hit the factory rock rails. I contacted them and they did not give a crap. So I ended up correcting the problem myself with a MORE 1" BL. My wife is only 5' tall and she loves these bars, they make it easy for her to get in and take off with my JK. If I would have put on solid bars I would get to drive the Rubi more often. 
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From: Draper, Utah.
I have the olympics too!
I love mine!
I have heard someone say they flexed theirs and hit the body, but I havent yet. I have taken to Moab and they have hit hard on rocks and never came close to the body. They are in the up position and I just step over them to get in. My wife and kids have to climb their way up and into the jeep. But it only gets driven very seldom as it is a third toy vehicle.