Step Sliders Product Installation from Rock Slide Engineering for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

This video demonstrates the installation of the Rock Slide Engineering Step Slider.
Rock Slide Engineering is excited to introduce the only rock slider with integrated power step for the all new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL. Our patented Step Slider is a factory bolt on and requires no drill holes. Mounts easily to the factory body bolt positions underneath the Jeep and to the factory pinch seam holes and provides for a solid mounting application. When a door is opened, the step deploys a full 12” down making it very easy for you to enter or exit your Jeep. When the step retracts, you end up with a fully functional rock slider engineered out of 11 gauge steel to handle your off road adventures! Available now for the 4dr Jeep Wrangler JL, it will also be available for the 2dr JL. Our new bolt on design is also available for the Jeep Wrangle JK.
Visit www.rockslideengineering.com for more details and to order you Step Slider!
Features:
NO DRILL, FACTORY HOLE INSTALL!
No drilling required on the body or frame.
11 gauge steel construction with stainless steel internals.
Maintenance free powder coated with a flexible thermo-plastic base coat and textured black top coat.
3 year warranty against manufacture defects and
12 month warranty on coating.
Made in the USA!
Part Number: BD-SS-200-JL4
MSRP $1799.00
Accessories:
SL-LK-LED Step Slider LED Light Kit MSRP $69.99
AX-SS-SP-JL4 Step Slider Skid Plate MSRP $499.99
AX-SS-RG-JL4 Body Rocker Guard MSRP $199.99

[@jsmith2457]

People are complaining about the price not realizing most places have them at $1000 and that’s just the electronic steps Plus you are getting rock sliders as well as electronic side steps that are also waterproof and just bolt on. What more could you ask for. That’s some serious engineering. Shit that’s worth the investment. Just bought me my first jeep 14 jk can’t wait to buy these and put them on. Thanks for the install video! You guys are spot on. And they are accessible with doors off? Excited to order some

[@rubicon10a54]

I just got done installing them on my JKU 10A Rubicon, all by myself....it can be done with a decent car jack and a 2x12 (or a cut a piece of plywood) for it to rest on for weight distribution. You have to rock the sliders forwards on the jack to attach it to the Jeep, and to hold them in place I set a 30lb dumbbell behind it. It was tedious, but it worked like a charm. Just take your time. It took me an evening and the next morning to complete install. So far I love them. Gen 2's give your Jeep a nice clean look. WORTH THE INVESTMENT. The kids love them, lol.

[@luky61]

Watched this a dozen times and also finally installed it last year. It’s awesome and have had zero issues. Only advice is don’t cheap out and just buy the led! You’ll need a cheap pin removal tool.

[@KILLER_BEAN_UNLEASHED_FOREVER]

Good Video , Very Neat And Clear Explanation Of The Installation 👍

[@caseykidman3774]

Thank you! They are very simple to install now especially without nutserts!

[@outpost12studios]

This looks way more daunting than I thought it would be to install. I still want to get these but may need to get help with the install now.

[@caseykidman3774]

They are very simple to install now especially without nutserts. If you have any questions please feel free to check out the detailed instructions or give us a call!

[@chrisripplinger]

I love this updated wide step you guys have made. Nothing like it on the market. Do you have a model that works with trucks that can still take an impact like these ones?

[@rockslideengineering5125]

Thank you! We do not carry a model for trucks anymore. However, Aries Automotive sells a more heavy duty power step that can take quite a bit weather and water! www.ariesautomotive.com/

[@kdard89]

I love the steps when they work, but I'm tired of the motors sounding so weak and the step only going half way up. I'm using a Dupont Teflon Dry lube and it seems like it never lasts long.

[@philipdelzmen7226]

Do these have one or two motors ?? Im doing my research on which auto steps are best suited for my lifted jeep that lives thru harse cold Chicago/Milwaukee winters... Rock slider, Amp, Aries ??? Yours i prefer due to being actually Rock sliders for crawling purposes,,,, but the Amp Extreme is rated for harse Cold climate with duel motors i believe ?? Would appreciate any info please.... T/y

[@DrFarykaRogers]

Will it be much different to install on the 2 door JL? I will do mine tomorrow and some of that electrical looks like it may only be accessible through a backseat... Anything else I should look out for while installing?

[@ryanwood335]

I’m surprised no ones talking about the loud clunk that makes everyone jump when they extend or retract. I love them and they look great but it frustrates me that the first conversation everyone has is asking me why they they make that noise. Has anyone found a way to make them at all quieter?

[@kenm9682]

How do you run the power wire and ground into the cab if you have a manual trans. the access hole shown is where the clutch master cylinder goes?

[@mohammedalnahary8973]

Amazing product .. could u pls tell me if the circuit board under the seat and the wires under the carpet are water proof? In case I drove into deep water

[@rockslideengineering5125]

Thank you! While the harness is waterproof, the circuit board is not (YET!). We are in the design process to make the whole system waterproof in case you do run into a situation like that.

[@mikhailkalashnik0v]

Rock Slide Engineering Why only target the jeep community? Your missing out on the bigger picture and limiting your sale potential. I have a 2020 chevy 1500 and I would love this product on my truck. Please make it happen.

[@switz11]

I caution anyone who is looking to purchase any rock slider that requires you to loosen or remove the three body bolts. These have red and blue loctite on them and in the Jeep forums there are tons of people who have broken the bolts off or, as in my case, the welds in the body holding the nuts have released causing nothing but headaches.

[@rockslideengineering5125]

We recommend using a breaker bar and steady pressure to remove the body bolts. We do not understand why some bolts are so much tighter than others, but we have had great success by going slowly but surely to remove those bolts!

[@kdard89]

1 out of my 6 broke. It was a bear getting it out. Other then that, wasn't too difficult to install in my garage. Wife's help lift on one step to make easier

[@Chris-eh3yu]

Installing these now... you should mention that you should silicone and seal the holes under neath , and on the passenger side you made the electrical fitting to large to put through jl hole. What a pain..

[@DrFarykaRogers]

What was the solution to this? (installing mine tomorrow)

[@OnTheOpenRoad]

Faryka Rogers installing right now. Same issue. Will not fit!!! Argh!!!!

[@joedavis8072]

Do you have a quick tutorial on where the LEDs go?

[@carloscarosolis5660]

I have a programming issue the steps work perfectly but if I leave them for 5 minutes the open by themselves and the leds start flashing lime indicating an error, after that they are blocked and do not respond, I'm really frustrated and concern because they are new I just install them but they have a good quality. Please help me solve this issue

[@rockslideengineering5125]

Carlos Caro Solis please email [e-mail] and they can help you get a replacement control unit. Thanks.

[@caseykidman3774]

Carlos, Did you do the install per the install instructions with our sensors or did you try to cut into the jeep wiring? We only see this issue if the factory recommended install is not followed, but if you give us a call we would be happy to help you diagnose them! If you need parts, we can make sure you get those also!

[@ScottsOutWest]

How do they handle water? Also, do you recommend sealing the hole where the wires go through the floor board?

[@caseykidman3774]

All the connections are water proof and the motors are water resistant. Feel free to go fording through the river! These will still operate once you have exited the water!

[@KC-ti6ox]

im wondering will any magnet trigger the sensor?

[@caseykidman3774]

We have magnets that we use and recommend, but if you have a powerful enough magnet it should trigger the system just fine!

[@hectorserrano7703]

The directions or the video do not show where the light kit gets mounted.

[@caseykidman3774]

Hector, They are all provide online in our other install instructions. They can be located on Rockslideengineering.com under the support tab at the top of the page.

[@trith72]

How high is the step from the ground on a stock JL Rubicon with standard 33 inch tires?

[@youtubetv1588]

8 inches

[@trith72]

Thanks!

[@cagekicker78]

So, what happens if you want to go doorless?

[@bskarpa]

There is an override switch.

[@rockslideengineering5125]

We have an override switch along with a door delete kit that is an accessory that you can install. It will turn the door sensors into little buttons that, when pressed, will deploy the step. Upon pressing the button again, it will retract the step.

[@jaysuttle1269]

HOW HEAVY ?

[@jpmcnown1]

@2:00 refer to the installation manual.... Show of hands... Who got an installation manual?

[@caseykidman3774]

John, They are all provide online in our other install instructions. They can be located on Rockslideengineering.com under the support tab at the top of the page.

[@mikhailkalashnik0v]

Why only target the jeep community? Your missing out on the bigger picture and limiting your sale potential. I have a 2020 chevy 1500 and I would love this product on my truck. Please make it happen.

[@coldsteel86]

I like your product, but it’s $400 more than the Amp Research Steps.

[@user-wc8yw4dw8w]

AMP are steps... These are rock sliders with steps... Big difference if you ever hit a rock. Having compared them side by side there is a huge difference in strength.

[@caseykidman3774]

Hello Frank, While AMP makes a great product for multiple applications, we focus on being an off-road capable platform. There are significant differences between the two brands, but it all depends what you are looking for your personal vehicle. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out to our sales team at [e-mail]. They are extremely knowledgeable and can help you further! We hope you have a wonderful day!

[@OnTheOpenRoad]

Frank Contreras ...and worth every extra penny too!!! Love these things!

[@raaah]

$1800 is way to much for this, you do realize this is for a domestic jeep not an import Mercedes

[@rockslideengineering5125]

Thank you for addressing this concern! Our Step Sliders are comparable to the other steps that are out on the market including the Amp Powerstep and Aries Automotive Action Trac Step. www.4wheelparts.com/p/amp-research-powerstep-xtreme-running-boards/prod1310073 www.ariesautomotive.com/part/3036570 Let us know if you have any other concerns. We'd be happy to help you :)

[@1996cruz]

I’d hate to install these stupid things and go off-roading and open the door to get out and these things bang into the rocks and break . Jeeps shouldn’t have shit that Denali trucks have ... it’s a Jeep ... not a luxury vehicle .. just buy solid rock sliders such as the ones by poison Spyder not these fancy things 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@caseykidman3774]

Thank you for your opinion! While these may not be what you are looking for at this moment, our Step Sliders service a wide demographic of people from small children to being very capable for our friends with bad knees or other disabilities that may make it difficult to climb in and out of their vehicle. We want to make sure people can get in and out of their jeeps. We appreciate all our off-roading friends, and want to make sure they can continue to do the things they love in their jeeps without the pain of getting in and out, while providing some awesome side protection! We hope you have a wonderful day!

[@johntamulonis4626]

if you are on a rock and don't want them to open, you can just switch them off, chill, they are solid steps, very beefy.

[@DonziGT230]

If you had a JK on 40s you might think otherwise about having steps. I can get in with a little effort, shorter people have a very hard time. If there's a car or something else close to the door it's much harder to get in without the step. Parked in a rock garden with the door sill about 4 feet off the ground like I was last weekend it would have been very difficult to get in. If the step opens onto a rock while stopped the most that will happen is a paint scuff. And they can be turned off easily so that they stay up.