Are these basically Rock Rails that also act as side steps? Does anyone have them, I'd like to see pictures of them?

I would like to get side steps for my JK so that if I put bigger tires it is easier to get in for the occasional back passenger and my Fiance. I don't do any heavy offroading but I probably will do some mild stuff down the road.

Do I need Rock Rails? or should I just get the regular side steps? The enhanced rock rails will cost more than double, so if I don;t need them I'd rather stick w/ the regular side steps.

 

Actually, these are basically the Rubicion side steps with a tube extending from them. While they don't extend out too far from the body, I do believe there is enough there to be used as a basic step. Here are some shots of it...





You can see more shots here:

http://project-jk.com/wp-gallery2.php?g2_itemId=38888

and, there are various other JK who had them at SEMA and you can see them here:

http://project-jk.com/wp-gallery2.php?g2_itemId=37678

IMHO, these are way cool and I would totally recommend them over plastic steps. The Rubicon rails have proven themselves to be quite strong and will take trail punishment well. Why they didn't come with the tube steps sooner is beyond me.

 

We have the rock rails on our Sahara. PLENTY strong and tough! I have plans on adding tubing myself over the winter. Can't wait!

 

I just got the enhanced rails. They mount exactly the same as the stock rubicon rails (which is what I removed), and they work great as a step. They are just tube, so can be a little slick if you're not paying attention, but work great for what I needed (a step for the family and some added protection from rock/mud kick-up). $500 was the best price I found for the 4dr version.

 

Easy fix for this would be spray on bed-liner, or skateboarder tape.

 

I just added tubing to my stock rock rails, they will easily hold my 200# butt with only a minor flex. They were also tested on some rocks on my last trip to Superlift ORV and held up like a champ.

 

Those are nice, thanks for the responses, I might splurge and get those.

 

Eddie, I thought you saw that JK at Easter Jeep in Moab that had tube welded to the stock rubi sliders and mangled his Jeep so bad with them he had a hard time opening and closing the doors. The tube puts a tremendous amount of additional leverage on the mounting.

 

Glad to hear these will work as a step. I have decided on these as well, since they use existing holes and hide the pinch seam. Do you think the paint will hold up after stepping on it a lot, or do you think it might be better with traction tape? Do you have any pics?

 

off subject but what bumper is that?