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At work and can't look at jeep, need help with rock rails

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Old 08-23-2013, 04:08 AM
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Default At work and can't look at jeep, need help with rock rails

So I have been looking at rock rails and was going to go with Ace as they bolt on, then I saw K O offroad on eBay for a really good price, they bolt on and have a good warranty, my question is this, they say there is no drilling required and they bolt on using existing bolts but bolt on using four bolt holes on each side, this would not be same bolt that ace would use, anyone know where these would bolt to,pictures would be great
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They look just like the Smittybilt src rocker guards to me. They bolt to the body mount bolts.
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Old 08-23-2013, 05:41 AM
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Here is a pic of the mounting bracket
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They are different then. Those type require drilling holes in the frame and typically install with self tapping bolts.
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I have the ACE - easy to install with an extra set of hands using existing bolts and they have held up very well so far.
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Well that is what has me confused, I was thinking same thing but it says right on description that they require no drilling
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I would spend a little more and stick with Ace. They have a good reputation, and are popular rails.



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