EVO Frame Mounted Rock Sliders for a Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited How to Install

[@kylestone5118]

still the most satisfying jeep channel to watch

[@wayalife]

We're truly humbled that you would say as much, thank you.

[@evan002]

EVO really did a great job with these.

[@wayalife]

I think so too. They really are nice.

[@flyslinger2]

Dude. STOP spending my money! Great video production. Your camera operator deserves a raise!

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad you enjoyed the video and like what you see. Also, Cindy really is the best when it comes to filming 😎

[@dennisr7452]

My wife and I always enjoy watching your install/maintenance videos, they always come with a great narrative and excellent videography. A Ripley short is always a bonus. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@wayalife]

Cindy and I are are really happy to hear you enjoy our videos and we'll try to get Ripley in more in the future :)

[@roncameron9541]

Yours is the most informative how to do of all the Jeep/Fab channels that i watch. Concise and well explained so even a guy with two left thumbs like me can understand. Thank you.

[@wayalife]

Cindy and I are truly humbled that you would say as much. Thank you and we're glad to know our videos are helpful to you.

[@sh-df1bb]

juat ordered mine! Can't wait! I know this video will be a great help! Thank you

[@wayalife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daughertypb3663]

Always the best DIY videos on the interwebs! 😎👍

[@wayalife]

Truly humbled that you would say as much, thank you.

[@StormbornJKU]

Again, doesn’t apply to me at all but I just love the quality and content in your videos, so good job!!! Plus, since I can’t afford to wrench on my own rig, it’s always nice watching somebody else wrench on theirs!

[@wayalife]

LOL - Cindy and I are truly humbled that you would say as much and glad that you enjoy our videos 😊

[@Civera89]

What vinyl did you use to cover the pinch seems? I have another set of sliders that doesn’t hide that part well and would love to cover it up.

[@brian2359]

Great install! I enjoy all your how to videos!

[@wayalife]

Awesome. We're truly glad you like them!

[@rsbrehm]

When you get those wired up i'd love to see a night shot of the JL with the light accents for those rockers. I bet it would look pretty cool.

[@wayalife]

Actually, you can see pics of it here www.wayalife.com/threads/and-so-it-begins-the-392.65125/page-16#post-1372741

[@rsbrehm]

Oh nice, two lights per bar. I didn't catch that in the video.@@wayalife

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

those lights look awesome and will be great for night wheeling.

[@wayalife]

The lights really are a nice touch :)

[@idrvplanes]

Once again a great video and you guys do a great job of explaining everything.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it 😎

[@casey3057]

Always enjoy the install videos.

[@wayalife]

Thank you and glad to hear it :)

[@Raydawg]

I was reaaly surprise how well the stock rails held up when I drop on a rock, You should test those bad boys out for us

[@wayalife]

The factory rock rails hold up well but from personal experience, I have found that they do bend up and make contact with the body causing dents in the rocker panels over time.

[@eugeneenslow8563]

Them thar's some mighty spiffy lookin rock sliders 👍

[@wayalife]

Glad you like what you see 😎

[@Ohmy1956]

Missed seeing your videos. Glad you are back

[@wayalife]

It's only been a couple of weeks since we last posted a video 😎

[@everrolmalcolm2933]

You are one of the greatest with your explanations of how to do installations of upgrading your jeep with all the different accessories. I was wondering what are the best shocks for my 2021 wrangler Sahara. Yes this poppy yellow one 😹😹😻

[@wayalife]

Truly humbled that you would say as much and I'm happy to hear that could be of some help to you.

[@everrolmalcolm2933]

@@wayalife thank you 🙏..

[@Frostytravels]

Those look awesome. Wish my steps went on that easy.

[@wayalife]

No lie, it really was that easy. Maybe the easiest rock slider install I've done to date. Glad you like what you see :)

[@mattbrew11]

I wish they’d come up with a way to add a removable step to these

[@RogerJG21]

Once again a great video and always great job of explaining everything step by step. A++

[@wayalife]

Awesome. Happy to hear you found our video to be informative 😎

[@RogerJG21]

@@wayalife Always

[@trynsurviven2440]

Looks great can’t wait to see the lights.

[@wayalife]

You can see pics of the lights here: www.wayalife.com/threads/and-so-it-begins-the-392.65125/page-16#post-1372741

[@trynsurviven2440]

@@wayalife They put out a lot of light…very nice.

[@mikepierson3097]

Awesome video, guys! Those look so bad ass! 👍

[@wayalife]

Thanks! I have to say we're really happy with them 😎

[@jk_wrangler13]

The sliders look great

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@philbrennaman4572]

They look great, thanks for the video.

[@wayalife]

Glad you like what you see and glad you liked the video.

[@leefhead1]

Great video. I hate that some manufacturers use SAE hardware on vehicles that are all metric.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed the video. As far as hardware goes, is it really that big of a deal? Also, for the most part, only manufacturers who make their products in the USA use SAE hardware and I personally prefer that.

[@leefhead1]

@@wayalife Sure its a big deal. If you have a tool bag you bring with you for road/trail side repairs, you have to carry twice as many sockets/wrenches. You have to remember which fasteners on which accessories are using SAE and which are using metric or else you risk rounding the hardware off by using the wrong socket. Whenever i receive SAE hardware with products i throw it all in a bin and replace it all with metric, if its a vehicle that has metric hardware, which is anything newer than the 90s basically. People who dont know any better could easily try to put SAE bolts in metric captured nuts and strip both, giving them a very bad day.

[@wayalife]

LOL - if you say so. I own 9 Jeeps and more than half of them were made before everything went to metric. If anything, having to buy new tools was the pain in the ass for me but I got used it. Also, out on the trail, I've always found it best to be prepared for anything and so, I carry BOTH tools as you never know who'll you come across and might need some help. And again, I really hate made in China parts and try to avoid them whenever possible and without question, the only parts that come with metric bolts are made there. But then, that's just me. 👍

[@leefhead1]

@@wayalifethat type of response is honestly really disappointing. I expected better from you. Considering your content is geared towards beginners your attitude in the response is shocking. I've been a professional mechanic specializing in electrical diagnostics, drivability, and aftermarket for 16 years, ran endurance racing teams, and currently maintain, calibrate, program, and teach the above for fully autonomous caterpillar haul trucks in a surface mining setting. Your resume of owning 9 jeeps doesn't impress me. Your experience of getting only Chinese aftermarket parts with metric hardware must be pretty limited, because lots of aftermarket parts from the USA and Canada come with metric hardware. Try to branch out a little bit. Anyways, this will be my last comment here. Try to think about how your comments come off a little more before making them, as they can be damaging to your brand.

[@wayalife]

@leefhead1 LOL - oh for the love of god. And it is this type of butthurt response over a whole lot of nothing that is really disappointing to me. But, I would expect nothing better from a self-proclaimed mechanic and what not who would actually gets their panties in a twist over what bolts come with a part. And yeah, I stand by the fact that most every made in the USA product comes with SAE bolts and EVERY china one comes with metric. But again, that's just what I've seen, what would I know. Good luck to you and I wish you the best ✌️

[@skyepilotte11]

Very nice install and tutorial...

[@wayalife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-vw6mu8gt6c]

I have the Lod one that you had installed a couple of years ago. I think that one was way easier to install. No need for tons of holes to drill

[@wayalife]

The LoD sliders are a great option too.

[@tharding2870]

Pure awesome as always !

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@cesartoledo5036]

Exelent video nice work

[@wayalife]

Thank you very much!

[@terryderush2657]

Now that looks 👌 🔥 nice 👍 😎

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@Pompomgrenade]

Pain in the rear 🤣 worthwhile upgrade... Well done 👍

[@wayalife]

LOL - I didn't think it was that bad but thank you :)

[@dougg8280]

After watching your video, I just purchased a set of EVO rock sliders. I really appreciate the step by step and your little tips along the way. What vinyl strips did you use and where do I get some?

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear you found our video to be helpful! We've had so many people ask about the vinyl that we started selling it. You can buy it here: wayalife.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=PARTS-HIDE-A-SEAM wayalife.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=PARTS-HIDE-A-SEAM

[@dougg8280]

@@wayalife just bought it. Thanks

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Unfortunately, I don't have instructions for them yet but then, it is pretty self-explanatory. Just clean the seam well with rubbing alcohol, front and back, peel and stick the strips. They come in segments that you'll want to overlap a bit but you can't see it once installed and this helps make install easier and to keep things straight. There are 2 bolts on toward the front of the seam that you'll want to remove, apply the vinyl and then poke holes through it and reinstall but that's it. Or, you can vinyl over them and use a heat gun to help wrap around them.

[@dougg8280]

@@wayalife thanks for the tip.

[@JesseHires]

I’m curious about the choice to provide standard hardware instead of metric. Aren’t the rest of the fasteners on the JL metric?

[@wayalife]

Yeah, everything else on modern Jeeps is metric and the use of imperial bolts on aftermarket products is pretty normal. No big deal really or at least to me anyway. All my old Jeeps use imperial bolts.

[@markw365]

Invest in a set of rota-broaches, they work way better than twist drills or step bits. Blair makes the ones I have.

[@wayalife]

They're kind of pricey but I have heard they do better.

[@MarkWilliams-tm4nh]

Great video and love the 392, but what happened to Pippi your 2dr jeep?

[@wayalife]

Glad you like the video and we still have Pippi. Really do need to get back to her.

[@dougharlow6037]

Just curious why EVO Doesn't give you a templet for all those holes to drill? Like always Eddie you did a great job of explaining how to install EVO Frame Mounted Rock Sliders. Thanks

[@wayalife]

I can only assume it's because these are handmade and there's always a chance of very slight variances from one to the next and I have personally seen the same on Jeeps themselves. Doing it this way will ensure it will go on right.

[@EVOMFG]

Great video. Thank you Guys

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Happy to hear you guys liked the video and thank you for making such great products and here in the USA 👍

[@solucionesalvas8180]

Tus videos son los mejores 👏🏼👏🏼💪🏽💪🏽

[@johngrant1337]

great video , thanks

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wranglerubiconroyotomas2629]

Eres muy bueno, wayalife! Da gusto ver videos tutoriales como este. Claro que tener buenas herramientas también ayuda!... Soy seguidor de tu canal y ya tienes un "me gusta" más! Te mando un saludo desde Zaragoza, España!

[@wayalife]

Really happy to hear you enjoy our videos and glad to know they have been helpful to you. Always great to know that people like you in far away countries can appreciate what we do. Thank you.

[@sigma6725]

AMAZING 👍

[@wayalife]

Glad you like what you see 😎

[@sigma6725]

@@wayalife YOU ALWAYS PROVIDE CORRECT AND DETAIL INFORMATION ABOUT AUTOMOBILES. .... KEEP IT UP 👍❤

[@JendellOverland]

Looks amazing, do they make them for the Gladiator? I’d love to have these on my set up too

[@wayalife]

Yes they do: evomfg.com/products/jeep-gladiator-jt-rockslider-set?aff=2

[@stoutmasta]

This is a planned purchase of mine since buying my 2024 JLU! If you don't mind me asking, who did you use locally to powder coat? And is there a cost benefit from buying them from Evo already powder coated? I also am looking at the Evo quarter pounder so it would be good to know if I can get these locally powder coated at a better price. Thanks and great vid. Give much confidence on being able to do these.

[@wayalife]

If you live in the Reno/Carson City area, we really like using Armor Powder Coat in Carson City.

[@woodystubb686]

Another aswome video guys 👍question, in your opinion do you like the way those bolted to the framework or like on the jl where it's to the body mounts ?iv seen the EVO's in person and they are crazy heavy duty 👍

[@wayalife]

The body mounted Bomber Rockers are nice and look really clean and we like them a lot but, there really is no comparison to frame mounted rocker guards or at least when it comes to strength.

[@tejakalagara3174]

great video, does grinding the edges of that body mount part can weaken it ?

[@wayalife]

Glad you liked the video and no, it will not weaken if. If anything, with the rocker guard bolted up to it, it now is stronger.

[@joshuabeemer4062]

I saw your last set of rockers were LOD signature (which ive been thinking about buying). How to the EVOs compare to LOD?

[@wayalife]

Both are great options for rocker guard protection. The EVO's are more stout but they're also more expensive.

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

They seem pricy but the protection they offer maybe makes it worth, especially at the price of body repair !!!

[@wayalife]

Yes, they are pricey but totally agree about the protection they offer and being that they're bolt on, you can save a lot of money there as well or at least, when compared to the previous slider design.

[@wscott0709]

Any idea what the powder coat code/ name is? That’s exactly what I want

[@wayalife]

Different manufacturers of powder coat have different names for it. For some, it's might be Black 01 and others, Cast and I've even seen it be called something like Raven. I would just asked to see their sample chips and look for a semi-gloss black with a smooth texture.

[@920gamez]

I’m been looking at these, but can’t decide if weld on or bolt on

[@wayalife]

For a JL or JT, you can only get them in the form that you see in this video. Of course, you do have the option to weld them on if you want and if you have the means, it's probably the better way to go.

[@eric6650]

Where can I also buy that flat matte black vinyl?

[@wayalife]

You can buy it from a vinyl supplier.

[@leowanker5104]

it's about time u get a air jack mate

[@wayalife]

Umm, why?

[@litoornelas6409]

How are those rancho arms bushings? Better than stock?

[@wayalife]

So far, we've been liking them a lot. I don't know how well they'll hold up long term being that we just installed them but I feel like they'll do well.

[@rogernorris4909]

Why did you switch up from the LOD sliders?

[@wayalife]

Because testing out new products is what we do.

[@rogernorris4909]

@ understood. I’ll follow up, any issues with the LODs?

[@wayalife]

I didn't have any issues

[@MrCrayonkid]

Ty

[@navseal345]

👍👍

[@joelfrancis5391]

What is that centre punch bro? Im chuckin my hammer away.

[@wayalife]

This is what you want amzn.to/45IUgzo

[@smorris2993]

Objection your honor!!! Uhhhh… the first specialized nut you refer to as “nut plates”, well those are flag nuts. I’ll need you to remove the video, re-film, re-edit, and repost it. Thanks in advance!!! 😂😊😅

[@wayalife]

LOL - you know, I had a hell of a time saying "nut plate" as I really wanted to call them out as "flagged nuts". Nut plate is just what EVO called them and so, I felt compelled to call them the same.

[@smorris2993]

@@wayalife well then, I object to the initial objection on grounds of… you being you and Evo naming things. lol. Think they look awesome. Take some night shots for a Short for us!!! Love the videos man. Be safe.

[@m2steve2m]

Did you regear on the 392 yet?

[@wayalife]

Not yet but hoping to soon. The loss of power is starting to make me sad LOL

[@m2steve2m]

@@wayalife if you can do a write up. I am also looking to regear. Not sure if 4.88 or 4.56

[@wayalife]

@m2steve2m I'll see what I can do. My instincts tell me to run 4.88 and it's what I was about to do but a good friend of mine at Jeep, an senior engineer who really knows his stuff is telling me that 4.56 is the way to go. The struggle is real now.

[@xtina818]

I wish I could afford nice parts

[@wayalife]

Believe me, there was a time when that was us as well. We just kept working hard, saving up and made sure to get what we really wanted. Took years to get here but it can be done 👍

[@shawnradcliff64]

It was a smart move by EVO, not to have to use the body mount bolts.

[@wayalife]

from what I've seen, I would have to agree.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

They look really good. But that's to much work for my old ass 🤣

[@jangi3000]

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[@OlafKilthau]

A bit of work to install but very beefy!

[@wayalife]

A bit of work for sure but to be completely honest, they were the easiest aftermarket rocker guards that I've installed to date.

[@OlafKilthau]

@@wayalife Good to know! We still need some for the JL!