Advice about side steps
12-25-2008, 10:01 PM
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Another short woman here, my Shrockworks rails and grab handles work well for me. 
They are the perfect height for me to use as a step, while my husband can still step over them.
They are the perfect height for me to use as a step, while my husband can still step over them.
09-27-2009, 05:37 PM
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09-27-2009, 05:56 PM
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Those are nice. I went with the mopar tubular ones. I keep my rubicon rails for just in case...
One unexpected benefit of the tube-style over the stock rail: no door dings from @$$holes in parking lots. Most vehicles doors will hit the tubes or th eplastic fenders. Just got to watch for other high clearance vehicles like big ol' pick-ups.
Way to dig up an old post, Dirty!
this thread was my first posting, seems like a long time ago, but not even a year yet.
One unexpected benefit of the tube-style over the stock rail: no door dings from @$$holes in parking lots. Most vehicles doors will hit the tubes or th eplastic fenders. Just got to watch for other high clearance vehicles like big ol' pick-ups.
Way to dig up an old post, Dirty!
this thread was my first posting, seems like a long time ago, but not even a year yet.
12-30-2009, 10:00 PM
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Another Option
I have a '10 2 dr Rubi...short family including myself. I was thinking of doing the Rugged Ridge Side Armor Guards....they look similar to Toad's for around $330 for the pair.
Has anyone seen these and will they mount up ok under the stock Rubicon sliders?
Thanks....
12-31-2009, 04:45 AM
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I got the factory steps (Sahara style) when I bought my Jeep. Biggest mistake I ever made. I like the looks, but functionally I don't care for them. Plus they make it difficult for me to get out of my Jeep by having to step "over" them, especially when they are damp in the morning, or just generally dirty.
If I had to do it over again, I would have left them off. My 2 cents.
If I had to do it over again, I would have left them off. My 2 cents.
12-31-2009, 05:20 AM
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This works for me
First off, grab handles work great and are a must. Otherwise, I purchased a set of Westin Signature Series tube steps. They actually mounted over my 09 Rubi Rock Rails. If I want to go wheeling, all I have to do is remove the tube steps...a 10 minute job. So far, this setup is working for me. And my 6-year old can get in out without my assistance.