Installing Rock Sliders/Steps on Jeep Wrangler JL

Installing EAG Rock Sliders On My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL 2 Door
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[@The_Madman308]

Thanks! Really helped me during my install!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Glad the vid was helpful!! Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻

[@JFSmith-nb8hf]

Thanks loads dude, just bought a set of these for the wife's JL, came with NO instructions. You saved me a bunch of time and headache.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

I'm happy to hear it, man! THAT'S why I do this KZbin stuff! 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@JKsouthwest]

The new rails look great! Them body bolts are no joke, I know several folks who have broken them.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

LOL, yeah I was a bit concerned when the impact had trouble! But, it all worked out.😁

[@miket2896]

Good job, keep up the great work!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks, man! Hope you found the vid helpful. Thanks for watching!!👊🏻🤘🏻

[@hg7240]

Like your style:) Especially your mention of the "rattle can" and "I don't care". haha I'm looking to get my first Jeep and I can tell this isn't your first rodeo. I like to watch it all so I can learn the 2 dr. You do a nice job explaining all sorts of things. Subscribed! cheers

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thank you SO MUCH, for the kind words!! First of all, I'm old, LOL! I've had 5 Jeeps since I was 17 yrs old, all 2 doors. So, though I'm no expert, I have seen quite a bit over the last 30 + yrs, and learned a lot the hard way. My vids don't always resonate with viewers because I do tend to be wordy. But, I do that to TRY to make sure I'm getting all the points across. KZbin is a tool that people use, so I try to give all the pertinent information. Glad you like it. Thanks for the sub, and we'll see you on the next one!!

[@danielvolk4741]

Great video. I fully respect your thoughts on your build as I am doing the same with my JLU not going into debt for the best stuff out there.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Exactly! But, there ARE areas that (I) recommend that you should, especially with the JL. That would be the steering components. Check out my steering and axle upgrade playlist. Thanks for watching and the comment!!🤘🏻

[@andyham6094]

Love everything you said about budget. It blows my mind how much money a lot of people spend on off road gear and all these crazy mods. I have a 4runner and parts are even more expensive than Jeep mostly. I can’t afford to buy rock sliders that cost 700-1000 dollars. I don’t do insane rock crawling and need some kind of step for the girlfriend and my nephew and other family members. Gonna purchase these after seeing your video. They look awesome.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks, man!! I also have a vid about what I've spent (at that point), LOL! You might have a giggle at that one!😎 Thanks for watching, and the comment!!👍🏻👊🏻

[@teufelshunden4668]

Gave video a like for content, but mainly for entertainment value...”beat off rocks”. Classic!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

LMAO! Yeah, sometimes the words just don't come out right (especially after a beer or 5). Figured I'd leave that one in. Hell, it made ME laugh! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lempira69]

I made the same mistake today, I thought the hardware was missing and I stoped installing, I will work on it again Tomorrow, 2 spacer in the front with the two bolts. The rear used the existing bolt and no spacers. Now it makes sense, thanks for the video

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Shoulda watched the vid first, LOL! Glad it was useful. That's why I make them. Thanks for watching and the comment!!🤘🏻

[@TrustingJesus67]

Just remember your body bolts are supposedly on for good, maybe that's why it was hard to get off. They look nice and you got it done. Great job and God Bless P.S. I couldn't think of something funny to say this time. I'll have to double up next time...lol

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks, buddy!!😁😁👍🏻

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea... blowtorch and a breaker bar for them body bolts... I’m glad u didn’t snap the head off of it 😂 Great video froend... my complaint about them sliders is how much they hang down... I like mine high and out of the way...

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Yeah, I agree. They do hang a little bit, but it will help keep rocks off the underside of the rockers too. That's my hope, anyway. The riffs are still the lowest point.👍🏻

[@shanevanorder2644]

I like those good old man step

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, but they work extremely well as sliders too. I've given them hell, and for the money, you can't beat them!

[@miket2896]

Another good vid amigo. I might look in to getting a set myself. I really don’t like the ones from Hulk mfg. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

There's several good ones on the market, but at this price point, you can't beat them. They've been abused on a couple of my wheeling vids and have taken the heat. Thanks for watching, and the comment!!👊🏻🤘🏻

[@georgeweber1337]

Sharp!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks, man! They're pretty sturdy, too. Check some of my wheeling vids, they've had some abuse and have taken it all!💪🏻

[@mdmackey]

Very nice! I like how you incorporate lessons learned during the process. Are you going to get fenders in the near future?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks, buddy! No, actually I kinda like the stock fenders. I'll probably do the high line mod at some point, but I'm pretty happy with what I have. 😁👍🏻

[@jlopes68]

Those look good, hit me up before you order EAG again, i got an inside guy there. They used Betty to scan for all their 2 door stuff.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks man! I actually had several of their items on my JK. Held up great, and the fit was awesome, too. I'm real happy with these. Just hafta see how well they hold up against the rocks! Em's looking for stuff for her TJ, too so we'll hit you up. Thanks for the tip!👊

[@gustafsonjulie]

Thanks for the video (and mistakes, that was so helpful knowing we weren't the only ones and how to fix it!!). Did you have any trouble with the front (new) bolts spinning??

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

I don't remember having an issue with the new front bolts. Glad the vid was helpful!👍🏻

[@gustafsonjulie]

@@ShockWaveOffroad thanks for the fast reply! Got the first one in with a guy from the rubber mallet...onto the last bolt! Always something 🤣 ps love your rubicon!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thank you! You're right, "it's always SOMETHING"...🤣🤣🤣👍🏻🤘🏻

[@omar79perez]

Great video! I installed these same rails on my 2dr JL. Only one of the front bolts gave me a very hard time getting out and I was very very close to break that body bolt.... Since I installed them, I can hear a terrible noise/rubbing or tweeking when driving. You mentioned to add bigger washers at front, and that fixed it? I want to do that but I'm very afraid to remove the front ones again. Based on your experience, is it easier to remove the front ones now because they don't have that red locktite or am I going to have the same difficulty?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Now, it (SHOULD) be much easier to remove the bolts. I HIGHLY suggest using bigger washers. Let me know how it goes!🤘🏻

[@NYC-WRX]

How often do you go to rausch creek. Me and my friends go there a lot,,,next time you go, let me know. We can meet up and do some wheeling

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

I haven't been yet, LOL! Planning a trip to Windrock this year, AND want to try to get to Rausch. It's a pretty good haul for us, a little over 8 hrs. Just have to get the logistics together. But, when it happens, I'll let you know for sure!! Follow my FB page @Project Napalm too, for info!👍🏻🤘🏻

[@nicka824]

How did you get the bolts back into the the threads. The rear bolt is a pain in the ass to get the threads to lock

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

It's difficult to tell whether the bolt is started on the threads. It's been a couple yrs, so I can't remember EXACTLY how I did it, but I'm pretty sure I just used the heel of my hand to apply pressure while I turned the bolt. Then used an impact to drive it on. Thanks for watching and the question! 🤘🏻

[@TurtleStocker]

Thank you for putting the mistakes in there.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Yes sir, I don't edit out my mistakes like most do. Glad you appreciate the integrity of my channel. Thanks for watching and the comment!!👍🏻🤘🏻

[@shipmate3577]

two of my bolts snapped in half on me on my JL. Fugging cheap bolts.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Yeah, that's been a very common problem with the JL. I was lucky. Hope you get it worked out!🤘🏻

[@salttrader4113]

I was very surprised at the quality and weight from these Sliders when I got them. Not sure what people are smoking, but this far from cheap, would even say it's on part of better than most kids I've seen!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

True story! I've been pretty rough on mine, and aside from one good dent, no issues. They've stood up well and have protected my rocker panels, which is what they're supposed to do. Folks wanna spend $500 for sliders, go ahead. I'll spend half that and be just as happy with mine, LOL! Glad you like them, and thanks for the comment!!👍🏻👊🏻🤘🏻

[@rndorseg]

Remember when “Made in Japan” was considered cheap junk. Today China makes just about everything and the quality is improving. I try to buy US made but sometimes it’s just not available. Great podcast!!!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

You're absolutely correct in that not EVERYTHING made over there is junk. It's unfortunate that U.S. jobs have been shipped there, but as consumers, what choice do we have? Glad you liked the vid. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻

[@richardmiller3808]

Yep got a set of EAB for my JLU box Was fucked up, install instructions and hardware were MIA. Yep one more headache to deal with LOL

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Yeah, seems to be a pretty common issue. I dunno why the instructions always find their way out of a box, LOL!! Hope you didn't have too much trouble getting them installed. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻

[@richardmiller3808]

@@ShockWaveOffroad waiting on the installation hardware, and spacers. Then I’ll get them on.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

@richard miller Good deal! I hate the hardware was lost, but that's part of it. Hopefully, they'll get tired of replacing hardware and package their big parts better. That said, don't let ANYONE tell you that they aren't good sliders. I've beat the shit out of mine and would put them up against any on the market. Besides, build your Jeep to suit YOU. Not the approval of others. Jeep on!🤘🏻

[@richardmiller3808]

@@ShockWaveOffroad you happen to know the dimensions of the front spacer for the rock slide/steps and materials they were made of? Any info would be helpful. It seems my request with vicious off-road have been left unheard.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

@@richardmiller3808 Unfortunately, I do not. I'd contact EAG directly. They're in Ontario, California. I would expect you'd have more luck with them.

[@LarryRichelli]

The problem with these is that they only mount in two places so they are nowhere near as strong as ones that mount in 3 or 4 places which most of the better ones do.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

I agree, to a point. However, these sliders have taken every hit without issue. Sure, they've got a few dings and dents, but my rocker panels are unscathed, which is the whole point. I'm MORE than pleased with the durability of these sliders. Thanks for watching, and the comment!

[@DarkPony22]

I tried taking the bolts out but they will not come out completely. not sure what went wrong. any advice???

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Keep turning them with some downward pressure. If you've gotten them loose, they should come out.

[@DarkPony22]

Thanks i will try it again later today.

[@adamant7146]

looking at these exact ones, how have they held up?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

EXTREMELY well! They've got a few dents in them, and the powdercoat has been scraped off in places, but for the money.... I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again. I guarantee you, the dents in them we EARNED, LMAO! The scrapes are gonna happen with ANY brand (if you wheel). Every couple months I'll take a drill and wire wheel to get the rust off where it's been scraped, and touch it up with textured rattle can paint.👍🏻

[@adamant7146]

@@ShockWaveOffroad ya that's to be expected...i always paint my stuff with some kind of rhino liner before installing it and then touching it up after that when needed....looking to get them for my wifes rubi who has no intention of off roading so they should hold up just fine..thank u

[@Dr_Flankensteinn]

Thanks for the video. I keep hearing "EAG" cheap Chinese crap yet the USA Made ones are about DOUBLE THE PRICE! For something that is going to get destroyed anyway? LOL

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Yeah well, SOME people just want to justify them spending that much money. Truth is, EAG is a Canadian company. I've had several of their products, and have been very happy with them. Remember, build your Jeep for YOU. The ignorant haters can hate if they want to, LOL. Thanks for watching!!

[@ericlanglois1]

How do you like them so far ?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

I really like them! They work great as steps, and protect the rockers as well as a high priced set of sliders. I would NOT hesitate to buys these again! Thanks for watching, and the question. Any other questions, feel free to hit me up!👍🏻🤘🏻

[@ericlanglois1]

Project Napalm JL i really like your video im from Montréal canada ,thanks for your quick answer 😊

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

@@ericlanglois1 Thanks buddy, I appreciate it! Check out my vid "Wheeling Uwharrie with Outlaw Offroad and Infidel Jeepers of NC". Toward the end of the vid, we're navigating an obstacle called "The Gatekeeper", and I landed pretty hard on the passenger side slider. Held up GREAT!

[@ericlanglois1]

Project Napalm JL cool im gonna watch it for sure

[@ericlanglois1]

Project Napalm JL do they bend when you climb on it ?