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What to use in place of RubiRails

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Old 06-07-2015, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TJinaJKU
I will be building frame mounted rock rails. I've been debating whether it is worth keeping the rubi rails for looks (hide the pinch seem without spending more money for looks)....or can I save weight by removing and replacing with something else? What do people use to hide the pinch seem (light weight, looks good, inexpensive/can be funded by selling rubrails)?
http://www.extremeterrain.com/bushwa...jku-14012.html i got them for that exact reason. Get the bonus sill protection also
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Dbmoorejr
Rubi rails and poison spyder rails welded on

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I have been thinking of this but am afraid that they wont really be strong enough to be used as a real rock rail/slider. I think they look good just not sure if they will flex too much.
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Old 06-07-2015, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeJKUR
I don't understand your statement but Rubicon rails weigh almost 100lbs.
Seems a bit overrated. I can install them with out help. Maybe I'm stronger than I think.
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Old 06-07-2015, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
Seems a bit overrated. I can install them with out help. Maybe I'm stronger than I think.
I think they weigh about 40-44lbs per side.
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Old 06-07-2015, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
I think they weigh about 40-44lbs per side.
Good guess. Link shows Item Weight 95 pounds. Amazon.com: 2007-2014 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Production Rubicon Rock Rails: Automotive

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Seems a bit overrated. I can install them with out help. Maybe I'm stronger than I think.
I would hope so. If an adult man or woman can't lift 50lbs they may have health issues.
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