scoolbz

From the new pictures, I can see my kids could wrap their hands around 'em and scramble up. Easier than trying to grab the carpet inside. Not to say they won't get dirty doing it, but if that's a concern, why are they trying to get in a Jeep anyway?

Rubimon

They are better than not having anything, and they will step on them getting in and out. The real definition of a step to me is something that would be 1/2 up to the next level not something that is almost the same height. When people climb into my Jeep, their first comment is "Your step is too High". I have to explain it's not really a step and then let them know what it is for.

It probably saves a little wear and tear on the door sill because they will step on the rail instead of that. I just dont want someone thinking they are buying a step then be disappointed. They are great for standing on while washing the top!

Most of all they provide awesome protection when off-roading!

seer1

We're all built differently and my legs aren't the longest, but every time I get in I have to use the tubes. Anybody stepping straight in over those tubes should be playing basketball. Getting out, I just put one foot on them and slide out over them. They stick out almost 4" from the side and make a great step for me.

If you're sold on these for your kids, maybe think up a neat grab handle setup for them.

Rubimon

It's the constant running up and down the court that gives me trouble!

Oh, and putting the little round thingy throught the net!

seer1

Dayton

scoolbz,

I'm installing my Shrockworks rails this weekend and will send pix if you're still interested. I have a wife looking to use the rails as a step and I have two little girls that will probably use them to climb in and out of the Jeep...

scoolbz

I'd love to see pictures. Especially of the part where you have to drill holes. (I think that's part of the instructions.) I ordered mine already but I'm sure it will be months before they show up.

Good luck and have fun installing!

bofer84

Not to hijack the thread, but how come i don't see people using the pure jeep rock rails...It looks like they would provide for a much better step to get into the jeep the the shrockworks

scoolbz

Since I started the thread, I think this will keep you from hijacking it. I checked out many rock rails, and I really think the Shrockworks looks the coolest. The purejeep ones are too busy a design. The Shrockworks are very clean and simple. Also, they look like the safety bars on an amusement theme park ride. I like that association very much!

mcnaught6

i had been waiting on the PJ rock rails ever since i saw the ones that piginajeep used on his (the PJ rock rails he did the write-up for) but i haven't been able to find these anywhere. then WOL made the announcement about the formed PJ rock rails. i'm assuming they decided not to manufacture the version that piginajeep has. i like his a lot better. i ended up going with the shrockworks rock rails instead.
but, back to your question - i'm not sure what is up with the PJ rock rails. their website says, "price not available yet." northridge4x4 has them listed for $599, but i'm not sure if they are available yet, or what a lead time on them might be. i don't like the formed ones as much, so i didn't ever look into it.

maybe WOL or David have some info on these, or the other style that piginajeep has.