Mopar Enhanced Rock Rails vs. Rubicon Rails?
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Mopar Enhanced Rock Rails vs. Rubicon Rails?
So what is the difference in functional strength between the "Mopar Enhanced" rock rails and the Rubicon rails?
I know that the enhanced ones are a tubular design and cost almost twice as much, but is that an aesthetic change or do the tubes make these stronger?
I know that the enhanced ones are a tubular design and cost almost twice as much, but is that an aesthetic change or do the tubes make these stronger?
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I would probably disagree with that. Now, I doubt it would make them too much stronger, but it is added metal that's welded and ties in the length of the rail, it would have to add a little strength, probably not much, but at least a small amount.
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i like the way on the new ones, ther is aflat upper steel section that looks like it goes against the body. I would love to get a part number on the new rails as to do my very own comparison. Thanks JOE>
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When you reinforce a piece of tubing into another, it does make it stronger by support. It’s not going to dent any less without, but will make it structurally stronger and should not bend as easy.
I say this because I have the enhanced rails and my passenger rear tire fell into a washout and the rails saved my entire Jeep. They supported the right side. Without them, I would have been in the body shop. The stock rubi ones are strong; but they become structurally stronger when reinforced. Also more protection from shopping carts.
I say this because I have the enhanced rails and my passenger rear tire fell into a washout and the rails saved my entire Jeep. They supported the right side. Without them, I would have been in the body shop. The stock rubi ones are strong; but they become structurally stronger when reinforced. Also more protection from shopping carts.
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When you reinforce a piece of tubing into another, it does make it stronger by support. It’s not going to dent any less without, but will make it structurally stronger and should not bend as easy.
I say this because I have the enhanced rails and my passenger rear tire fell into a washout and the rails saved my entire Jeep. They supported the right side. Without them, I would have been in the body shop. The stock rubi ones are strong; but they become structurally stronger when reinforced. Also more protection from shopping carts.
I say this because I have the enhanced rails and my passenger rear tire fell into a washout and the rails saved my entire Jeep. They supported the right side. Without them, I would have been in the body shop. The stock rubi ones are strong; but they become structurally stronger when reinforced. Also more protection from shopping carts.
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X2 This is basically all the enhanced ones are. If you know someone or can do this yourself, the most expensive thing is getting them powder coated again.
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Stock rubi sliders are junk, I've already pushed mine up into my rockers. Rocker was pushed up a little as well as losing some paint. Buy some quality ones that bolt to your frame, a.k.a. Poison Spyder etc.
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I think you'll save a lot of money if you make your own enhanced rubi rails, plus you can put your own personal touch. I made mine for about $70 bucks.to say that their junk is a bit much maybe you got yourself in a reall bad situation. there is nothing undistructable.