Budget Jeep Wrangler JL Side Steps

[@craigallen7554]

You guys keep on doing your thing. Very professional and informative. Great channel! Can’t make everyone like everything.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Much appreciated!

[@lonewulf0328]

I didn't want to lose the factory rock rails, so I installed the Ace Engineering rock sliders, which work in complement with the stock rock rails. I just installed them on Lizzie, my '23 JLU Willys, and I had them on my 2020 Gladiator Rubicon as well. They work great, because even though I am not lifted yet, my wife is 5'1", and she wouldn't be able to easily get in otherwise.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Very good set up!

[@lonewulf0328]

@@DIRTROADCRED Yea, since they mount with the body-mount bolts, the only hard part is getting those bolts out. Front had red loctite, back 2 hack blue loctite, all 6 bolts took a blowtorch, a 1/2" breaker bar, and some elbow grease before I would touch them with the impact. I have heard too many horror stories of people snapping their body-mount bolts by accident by using an impact wrench when they are loctited in. Better to break them loose manually first.

[@GoXplr]

Same here. Caught mine on market place for $400 brand new. Love the xtra protection along with the factory rails and there an awesome step, And yeah ... those front bolts are a mutha. Safe travels ...

[@tylerdevore9035]

The Willys does come with the rubicon rock rails that’s part of the Willys package. I have a 21 Willys 2dr and have since removed them for side steps.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

👍👍👍

[@carlbayard8729]

Followed your recommendation and instruction to then install the NFAB on my 2021 JL Rubi. Thanks for your content super enjoyable for Jeepers

[@gop1386]

Dude, I have the EXACT same jeep. Color and all. Spent a lot of coin already, so I just needed a simple, decent looking solution for the girlfriend. Perfect video. Thanks

[@neonbeetle]

Have these on my sport. They do the job

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That’s what I was thinking!

[@AllTerrainNation]

Man I love the color of your Jeep.. We have a 2 door at the dealership that has me itching to test out.. As always good video

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Go for it!

[@bzgent]

This is great. I was about to get one for my 2023 Jeep Rubi high velocity that I picked it up last week.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Awesome!!

[@emerrilljr]

Matt, it looks great!!! I am actually removing my "plastic steps" that came with my Rubi and replacing them with the Rubi Rock Rails. It's not lifted, so getting in is not an issue. If I decide to add steps, this may be an options. There are so many choices. This is a good option for you until you decide to try something different. Thanks... Great video.... It's good to see a fellow Jeeper working on his back in the driveway!!!! LOL

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Appreciate that! Thanks so much for the support!

[@ca7889]

Those are nice-I did consider those, but I went with the OEDRO Running Boards with Two Stairs Design All-Steel Build-they serve the same purpose and just under 400 bucks-that extra step is nice when I'm strapping something down on top of the Jeep. Thanks for the info always appreciated.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Ahh I saw those also!

[@DSpree42]

Wonder how your Oedro steps are holding up after 6 months? 😊 Just ordered some.

[@MarksPhoto]

I got a set of those for mine as well. Appear nicely built and the coating looks good. We will see how it to Ohio winters and ODOT's secret sauce brine solution that melts metal and ice.

[@Wrangzilla]

NOTE: if you install body mounted sliders, the front body mounts where put on using red locktite and WILL break on the way out. I snapped mine and have seen quite a few others do the same. I got lucky and it sheared off at the head and I had about 1/2 to work with. But heat seams the best route to go.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That’s a good tip, I had some luck on my hemi jl and they didn’t break!

[@lonewulf0328]

30 seconds with a propane torch and a 1/2" breaker bar are how I got mine loose, at least to the point that I felt the impact wrench was safe. Did it on my Gladiator 3 years ago, and on my JLU yesterday. They definitely don't want those bolts budging. That red loctite is no joke.

[@Wrangzilla]

@@lonewulf0328 I ended up using an induction heater. 45 seconds and those bolts are 400 degrees… and with no radiant heat to other parts…

[@StlrNtn95]

LOD Signature Series has a step but is still a true rock rail.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good one!

[@williamh6547]

I literally have the exact same ones, from a different company though cause my brackets are welded to the steps, but I like the factory sliders so I kept them on my jeep, fabricated some links and added the steps which still has them 21" from the ground. Great video and content as always.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks for watching!

[@azrwilkinson]

They look good, but bolts break so at some point I would tack weld the brackets to the steps just to insure the bolts don’t snap when you hit the steps.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good idea!

[@Dmh06178]

Yeah that look good! I would need those to get in 😀

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Lol me too!

[@jpl8085]

They seem like a good cheap option. They look nice.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thanks!

[@edwardstone5018]

What pillar lights and brackets did you use? Looks great!!

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Diode dynamics!

[@attnielthomas7856]

Hello, I did LoD Destroyers on mine (2019 JLUR). I've seen a video or two showing the entire Jeep being lifted by folk lifts by them, so I know they are pretty sturdy. I did JCRs on another build I once owned. RSE's are the best IMHO on the market but I am not too sold on power and the price point was to me, unacceptable, as it stands I will have just over $42K in parts and labor building my current (first "R") JLUR. In fact, "R" period. The thrill for me is the build and built mine sure is.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That’s a good set up!

[@nathanrothell1150]

They look great 👍 you guys do a great job 👏

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thank you!

[@nathanbritton1019]

Hey, that's what i picked too. I thought the same thing about them maybe being temporary. But i don't know. I like em now. Looks wise, they are my fav that I ever had. Protection wise, probably not.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

A good temporary solution!

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

SYANG on Amazon 159.00 just mounts for JKU no bars just 4 steps mounts to body and good thing you can ad led lights as courtesy especially get in critters or snakes 🐍 depending what part country live in. Me if had budget for it retractable steps open and close as shut doors . Look good on your Jeep Matt .

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Ahh very nice!

[@LukeEdward]

HA. I was going to mention rust. The first thing I usually do with an Amazon “cheapy” is rust treatment and paint touch up. Gets me years of worry free use if I hit them with a little low in the beginning. I use the Harbor Freight in house brand of stuff and smile cause my small cash outlay looks just about as good as the big spenders.

[@LukeEdward]

Forgot to mention - I’m a big guy. So I usually hand snug it up and jump on the step to get it to the bottom most point. That way, I don’t scratch the heck out of my Jeep when the mounting hardware migrates over time.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good points !

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good point!

[@sagarbhakta1223]

i had the same steps - not a good rock slider - it damaged by body. Reduce clearance. But the step does look good - sick jeep by the way

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Going on my dads jeep!

[@LenSilvester]

Those are nice and a decent price. I'm in Canada, any $1200 sliders are plus 35% + S/H, crazy for a piece of metal!! How, did the Mopar performance wipers work out for the winter months?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They worked well!

[@helamanorellana6979]

I have the same steps, I swap them out when I go to Moab but they are not bad

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Good to hear!

[@jasonschultz1214]

Haven’t seen these on your Jeep in the recently posted videos. Just curious why you took them off. Was thinking about putting them on my 23XR.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

We moved them to dad’s Jeep! He needed them more

[@Scottjf8]

I got a 2024 4xe Sahara and it didn't come with anything. I'm thinking about getting the nerf steps from Rough Country.

[@jlautomotive6349]

You are making me seriously consider selling my F150 and buying a wrangler… lol But seriously, I am!! Great video and keep up the amazing work 👍

[@DIRTROADCRED]

DO IT! 😎

[@tacoteng2095]

My dad just traded in his 2020 Silverado RST for a brand new Rubicon. It's pretty darn nice. DO IT!

[@jlautomotive6349]

@@tacoteng2095 I was looking at a 2020 gladiator overland but it had 79K miles which I wasn’t impressed about and the overland is all leather… everything leather… Not sure how that would hold up having the top off all the time…? I am seriously considering a wrangler as my wife traded in her ‘19 compass for a ‘21 Grand Cherokee, so if I got a small trailer I wouldn’t “need” the truck…🤔 Thanks, I appreciate the push for another Jeep!!

[@denisescott1188]

Hi! We just bought a 2 door 2023 Wrangler JL sport . We aren't able to find the Nfab steps for a 2 door at this price point. Do they make them or a 2 door and if not, any recomendations? I was also looking at the black and red OEDRO brand. Are those good?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I haven't heard of the OEDRO, these aren't bad for the price!

[@hardflip9001]

How have your windshield wipers held up over the winter? They seem really intriguing but didn’t know how they would hold up over my Michigan winter

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They’ve been doing great!

[@plaquatra]

I've seen on gladiator forum that the fluid line is fraying and has broken in some cases...think I'm gonna pass on them

[@MatthewTafoya]

If those are held on by pitch seam only, don't offroad them. Good for city roads. When you got on them and said " they don't move much" That was funny 😄

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They’re held by the tub bolt underneath also, these aren’t meant to beat up

[@jerryschmidt7018]

Looking through the Amazon comments, a lot of people have said they get pretty rusty quick. Are yours holding up?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Handed it off to my dad’s Jeep, he will use it more right now. No rust on it yet from the time we had it on the jeep!

[@jerryschmidt7018]

@@DIRTROADCRED thanks! keep us posted!

[@bluepencil99]

Question: will these fit if I have WeatherTech mudguards??

[@DIRTROADCRED]

They might need to be removed to make these work!

[@mamatobz2890]

Love it! ❤

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Thank you! 😊

[@garyferguson1552]

Do they have them for a 2023 Rubicon Wrangle 2 door??

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Don’t think so!

[@MotherHubbard76]

What grab handles are you using?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Mopar but I took them off, they kept swinging and hitting the window!

[@Dc-ee8hn]

Are there steps/rails that the step folds under out of sight when not in use ?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Yes amp or rock slide engineering

[@Dc-ee8hn]

@@DIRTROADCRED I saw them. I’m looking for something manual. Similar to the ones you installed but the actual step part should be able to be rolled under ( no mechanics ) I’ll keep looking. I appreciate you responding. Great channel

[@andreyga22]

These nuts

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Got ‘em!

[@anthonyhavel3573]

What are the factory bolts into the tub I found the rear is m8 1.25 the front to are different?!??

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Let me take a look!

[@hienvhuynh6819]

Can it be to rubicon x 2024?

[@superbcomplex]

These started rusting on me after 4 months. A year later my ‘21 looks like my old ‘83 cj :(

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Dang!

[@wulfclaw4921]

What about the jk ?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I’ll look into it

[@robertdimcneal4107]

Doesn’t show as fitting a 2024 rubicon four door.

[@contemptkustoms3495]

Anyone else in the north find the problem with side steps in the winter is salt on the back of your pant legs when you get out of the Jeep?

[@DIRTROADCRED]

That’s one to think about!

[@chrisblanco-x2l]

those probably work great when your avoiding doors from other vehicles ...at the mall

[@mach51]

A billion videos on youtube showing drop steps but none of them show someone actually using them to get INTO their Jeep…

[@TwistedOff]

👍

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😎

[@phillipcraggs6202]

I would have liked to see you get in and out. that front step looks a little far forward.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

It’s at a nice spot for me!

[@haulra3206]

A year later and they are $399 now

[@kg0311]

Lost me when you preferred Chinesium over American-Made.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I’ve got a Clayton lift, Motobilt bumpers waiting to go on that are all American made, I hate to tell you but most things are produced with foreign raw materials, this is a temporary fix

[@kg0311]

@DIRT ROAD CRED Yes I'm aware, even still, I still prefer American Built or Made to support American jobs vs any foreign jobs, from anywhere, even if it costs more. And more specifically, US Small Business, and US Veteran Owned Small businesses. I find that from the raw material, to the build and design, to the finish and down through customer service and perhaps warranties and returns, it's well worth the money. I have been down the attempts to request a refund from Chinese companies like the OUJABU or DIYAOWA type that you see on Amazon, and recently penetrating some places like extremeterrain and Northridge's market place. Majority of the time your money is out of your pocket the second you click pay. People need to understand the value of products is far beyond the sticker price. Being able to fulfill a warranty, return, or just basic questions with a business who answers the phone is invaluable to me, and that's why im willing to pay the higher 'sticker price', personally.

[@EpitomePax]

4:03

[@gab4690]

I went on the passenger side with the more hide a step. Dosnt mess with clearance I can take it on and off easy with 1 pin and its only about 150.00.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Very nice!

[@americanpatriot8996]

If anyone wants I’m selling my OEM Rubicon 4 door rock rails.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

😎

[@mmahtnart8986]

Off subject. How can this old guy, with a new Jeep, post a profile pic on KZbin?

[@DeadOnTrail]

God those steps kill the look of the jeep

[@Wrangzilla]

Every time I see steps like this I laugh….

[@Moab12]

And clearance

[@DIRTROADCRED]

Changes it a lot, I have some plans with the rubi rails but right now this a cheap fix to climbing in and out

[@tacoteng2095]

Seen lotta jeeps wheeling with these. Even built rigs. They seem fine when they're tucked up high.

[@JeepsofCalifornia]

U can't use those for off-road. U will get hung up and u will bend all the tubing.

[@DIRTROADCRED]

I guess we will see

[@Wrangzilla]

Not mention, the possibility of severely damaging your tub.