Rock-Slide Engineering 2nd Gen Step Sliders
JL 4dr
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The Gen II Steps sliders by Rock-Slide Engineering are specifically designed for the Wrangler JL 4 Door as a dual functioning full rocker guard with a fully functional step that is actuated when the doors open and close. These Step Sliders are very strong and are manufactured from laser cut 11 gauge steel and finished in black textured powder coat for years of lasting performance. The Steps automatically deploy when the doors are opened, and extend a full 12" below the Jeep and will be perfect for lifted vehicles. Close the doors, and the steps automatically retract to their original position. A rocker switch with wiring is included if you want to keep the steps in the retracted position, and not deploy. Installation is easy, with no drilling or modifications to the Jeep at all. All necessary mounting hardware and wiring are included for a complete no hassle installation. Sold in Pairs.
*Gen II Step Sliders With Body Armor Pictured
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These steps are awesome, they work great, they feel sturdy. I’m only 160lbs, but I have some much larger friends who did the “fat guy rating” as they said, and they’re combined was around 550 and the steps held up great. They didn’t jump, but I think the static weight is just as good a test as any. One of my favorite things about these steps, is that my 2yo can now get in my rubicon unassisted, which is pretty dang awesome. There have been a couple times that the steps did not drop down, and it wasn’t in a manner where you just shut the door and reopen it. I waited till I got home to check them out, and when I got home they functioned just fine. Normally when they don’t drop down, shutting the door and reopening corrects the issue. One thing you cannot see in any videos is a normal person moving while standing on the steps, and I tested them out by kinda shift my weight front to back. And they are still pretty strong, the actuator keeps them in their place as far as front to back motions. I did not purchase the light kit, because of the expressed lack of illumination for the back half, and I am working on a bracket that would assist in this area. I also think it could have been easily integrated, but oh well. As for the dollar to happiness ratio, and was it worth it...... Yea, fully worth it, I feel like people are not sliding out of the seat, it’s more of a natural step out. They are a tad pricey, I waited for a killer Black Friday deal, which is what really solidified it for me, and I did not have to try as hard to justify the cost. I installed them myself, and it was moderately simple, a bit timely, but I did it entirely on my own. So it is doable, and without a lift. The hardest part was the body bolts, as an impact did not work for me. I had to manually loosen, and getting the brackets in between the bolt head and the washer was somewhat of a pain, for 3 bolts, the others were fine. Wiring, is very simple, but the plugs could be a different style, or come unpinned, to facilitate ease of insertion through the grommets. For a perspective, the dealership said ~$500 for install. Also, the dealership offered the normal price without including shipping, where as some places charge for shipping. This was another reason I went with NorthRidge4x4 as the shipping from the manufacturer is around 300, and Northridge was free shipping.
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Q: JL 4 Door Step Slider Rock-Slide Engineering Step Sliders - JL 4dr3 months ago
Hi What's the difference between Rock-Slide Engineering Step Sliders - JL 4dr, 2nd and 3RD Gen?
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A: Per Rock-Slide Engineering, these are the changes on the 3rd gen.: "An additional 2 inches on the back end of the step has been added to this generation for better, safer access to the rear door. Our engineers have incorporated smart motor technology and eliminated the gas strut from the internals of the step to increase the motor longevity. This improvement will keep your step deploying and retracting consistently, even in cold and harsh weather. A sleep mode has been built in to minimize battery drainage."
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