diggman33

Hey all,
Brand new to the forum and a first time Jeep Wrangler owner! I'm looking to add side steps to my 2012 Sport S and was wondering if anyone has any experience with the 3" round side steps from RuggedRidge(11591.05). Mainly looking for something to make it a little easier for me and my 10 year old to get in/out and with a budget of about $300 these look like a pretty good deal @ under $200.

If you have experience with these or similar RuggedRidge side steps what do you think of them?
Are they quality, or crap?
Are they a pain to install?
How do they look on your JK? Do they look too small?

Thanks!
Steve

rdubs20

I have the stainless steel ones...they are nice but I am going to get rid of them because I want to get a set of black ones

diggman33

Thanks rdubs. Do you think they look too narrow or are they a good width?

BTW - you can pick up a set of black ones for $158 (shipping included) here

JK_R&D

I have a set of 3 inch black on mine. I life them. And they help keep the sides much cleaner, and deflect the rocks. Here's a pic. Ps sorry, but its covered in slush lol.

diggman33

Thanks JK_R&D - They look pretty good! Gonna pull the trigger. LOL... I think your JK looks awesome covered in slush! Hopefully some of that will be heading my way soon.
Thanks for the pics, they were a big help!!

dhubers

Depends on if go off road. I put smitty built rock rails on and they have a step built in they cost me 275.00 before Xmas

JK_R&D

True. I forgot to mention that. These bars will cost you a tiny bit of clearance. No worries for me, I don't do serious off road.. ..... yet. Still new haha. So if you do lots of off road, you might want to look at rock rails with a step then

newrm76

I have the 4" and like them!

don123160

How do these mount to the Jeep? Are they hard to mount? I've been thinking about the A.C.E rails but not sure if I like the look. I like the look if these and would be more functional for my needs. I wanted to get something that would provide some protection in case of a side impact in an accident. Appreciate any info. Thanks.

dhubers

The smitty built rockrails mount to the body mounts with the two small bolts on each side of the center bolt. I have the JKU they are very heavy-duty.