Rock sliders choice
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ACE install on the body mount bolts...body is mounted to frame....thus ACE is mounted to frame.
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Went with LoD's 7 weeks and counting...but I still think it will be worth the wait based on what i have read.
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I had the LOD on my 09 4 door. I just removed them and will be installing them on a new 2012. They are great rails with one problem of holding lots of crap in between the steps and bottom plate. This contributes to corrosion problems and mine started rusting within 6-8 months. The rust is mainly along the inside where the steps and bottom plates are welded. Its tough to access these areas for cleaning, prepping and touchup or repaint. Im getting ready to have them stripped and powder coated before i install them on the new 2012. Oh and what were they thinking when using bare steel for their emblems, these rusted up within a couple months.
#24
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ACE rails are held in place by the body mount bolts, this is true. However any upward or lateral force would be transferred to the frame welded body mounts. I suppose one could weld the ACE rail directly to the body mount bracket for extra strength.
OEM Rubi rails are body mounted since they are only held in place and secured to the body.
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For me, with shipping the ace rails were $400+ shipped. I bought the LOD for $650 shipped. Difference of $250. i sold my rubi rails for $150. Difference of $100. For $100 I will take the strength of the frame mount.
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i use ace, i love them. I also have the rubi rails underneath as i feel it really finishes off the look. in terms of how they hold up to abuse...
well i think they do fine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rNMAL-7C5VY#! (fast forward to about 1:45. I use my sliders to make up for my small lift and wheels all the time. also, jump to 5:00 for more slider on rock action)
well i think they do fine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rNMAL-7C5VY#! (fast forward to about 1:45. I use my sliders to make up for my small lift and wheels all the time. also, jump to 5:00 for more slider on rock action)
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