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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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I want to get a set of sliders or steps. Im not going to offroad the Jeep in the rocks so I think a good set of steps might be ok. Does anyone have some ideas?

N-Fab step
ShockWorks sliders
Mopar Rubicon Rock Rail-Enhanced or Production


What is the difference in the Mopar Enhanced and Production Rock Rails?

Do rock rails work as steps?

Can you post your pics?

Im leaning toward the N-Fab.

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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kntr
I want to get a set of sliders or steps. Im not going to offroad the Jeep in the rocks so I think some good set of steps might be ok. Does anyone have some good ideas?

N-Fab step
ShockWorks sliders
Mopar Rubicon Rock Rail-Enhanced or Production


What is the difference in the Mopar Enhanced and Production Rock Rails?

Do rock rails work as steps?

Can you post your pics?

Im leaning toward the N-Fab.
I don't know anything about the N-fabs. The shrockworks sliders can be used as steps. I think the Mopar enhanced rubi rails are rubi rails with the extra bar welded to it. I have not seen them in person so I dont know if they can be used as a step or not. I do know the stock rubi rails cannot be used as a step.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Ive seen two different OEM side steps...

One is square tubing and one is round. Is the square tubing the Sahara?

Anyone with pics of side steps?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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Can you run the OEM steps with OEM mudflaps?
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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I would get the modified Mopar Rubicon rails. These are strong, offer a step, hide the pinch weld, and mount in the stock location so they will install easilly.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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The stock rails dont offer much of a step on the Rubicon.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kntr
The stock rails dont offer much of a step on the Rubicon.
The modified Rubicon rails have a tube that comes out and can be used as a step.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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OEM sahara steps work ok for keeping dirt off the side of the JK.

There is a little gap between the flare and the step..

What they work the best for it keeping other peoples doors from hitting the sides of our JK's.

Thats the only reason I keep mine on.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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The enhanced will pretty much like mine except the tubing comes straight out instead of angled like mine. MOPAR took the Production Rubicon sliders and had tubing put on them, which is why the Enhanced cost more. I had the tubing angled upwards slightly to hide a bit more of the bend in the body, and I painted mine with Rustoleum Hammer Black paint. I also had to cut 1.5" off the rear of each slider to make room for the 37's.
















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