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Rugged Ridge Sidestep bars.. (or something else?)

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Old 12-24-2007 | 01:40 PM
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Default Rugged Ridge Sidestep bars.. (or something else?)

Anyone know if these will work on an 08 Wrangler Unlimited without issue?

It says for the 07 but I doubt there's any difference for rail installation on the 08. But if anyone knows better, please tell me.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12112_51X_PG.htm

Secondly, I like the ruggedness and basic look of these types of "steps" and "armor" on Jeeps. That said, is there another type that someone would recommend?

I currently have no steps on my Wrangler Unlimited and my wife has told me that if I ever want to lift it, I HAVE to get some kind of step for her to be able to get in. (She's 5'6" and I'm 6'6")

Also, the Jeep is Steel Blue. I think the gloss black would look good against it, (the silver too "bling-bling") but if anyone has photos of their Wrangler Unlim's with these types of rails on them, it'd be appreciated to see.

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Old 12-24-2007 | 01:46 PM
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I have those exact same bars on my '08 Unlimited and they have worked out great. I installed them in about 2 to 3 hours with basic tools, and best of all no drilling is needed.

For the price I can think of no other steps I would rather own. I don't have any pics right now, but I will try to get some up this evening.
Old 12-24-2007 | 01:51 PM
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Outstanding. I would appreciate it!
Old 12-24-2007 | 01:57 PM
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I have a set of the stainless and would not consider them armour at all. The fiancee thinks they are a tad on the thin side. She was expecting a slightly wider foot grip. I'll likely be taking them off tomorrow (2-door).

They were cheap though.
Old 12-24-2007 | 02:25 PM
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As promised, here are some pics of the Rugged Ridge side steps on my Unlimited. The glossy black steps match near perfectly to the factory black paint.

As fraud pointed out; they are not amour at all, simply steps.

Old 12-24-2007 | 03:24 PM
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you could always wait the rock rails to be released by Rugged Ridge. Steps and protection all in one!



Old 12-24-2007 | 08:14 PM
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Gee, the RR's look decent, too bad they weren't made as sliders too. They look like they are just below the frame all they need is some support unless the tubing is too thin.
Old 12-24-2007 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CIJeep
Gee, the RR's look decent, too bad they weren't made as sliders too. They look like they are just below the frame all they need is some support unless the tubing is too thin.
the rails i posted are plenty strong enough. I have the 2dr version on my Jeep. I was the "test" Jeep. I have put them over a lot of rocks sometimes supporting the weight of the back half of the vehicle and they have yet to bend into the body. I was doubtful at firt with just two mounting points but they are solid so far.
Old 12-26-2007 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by putnam dan
How about these



Though don't tell her if you lift the jeep the step goes up too it might get too high to use

What kind are those?
Old 12-26-2007 | 06:52 AM
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Those are PJ (PureJeep).


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