Do yourself a favor. Even if the Savvy sliders are on backorder, wait for them. I've installed several sliders and the design, coverage, weight, and strength is as good as it gets. Even if they're more money, it's a decision you won't regret later!
I have the JCR's. I ordered them raw and had the tub mounting plate powder coated to match my paint. I then just rattle canned the sliders for easy future touch ups. I got them on sale last year for $484. I would have ordered the Savvy's but they were on backorder last year also and I had plans to go to Moab. Unfortunately that trip was canceled due to Covid. If cost is a determining factor they are a good choice. If you have the funds and time Savvy is without question the best.
Wow 484 is nuts. The Savvy are basically 50% more cost (both prices shipped, JCR price unpainted). For someone with one wheeling trip under my belt... I sent out an email to see what the wait time is for the Savvy. Cost is a factor in general. Things add up when you spend 50% extra for that last 10% of performance over and over again.
I have Shrockworks rocker protection and zero complaints.
https://www.shrockworks.com/Jeep-Un...ds-Rocker-Protection-Rock-Rails-pr-16167.html
If you lean towards JCR I'd call them and see about a discount. They were just running a 10% off for Black Friday. I bought mine last February when they had a "tax time" 10% off sale.
If cost is your driving factor, and you don't need a step, it looks like UCF has a basic slider under $400. They also offer 10% to 15% routinely. I've never seen these, but it looks like they have good coverage and are made from 3/16" carbon steel. Since they don't have a step, the weight is kept down to around 25 lbs each.
https://undercoverfab.com/rocker-guards/92-ucf-rocker-guards-for-jeep-lj.html
https://undercoverfab.com/rocker-guards/92-ucf-rocker-guards-for-jeep-lj.html
I've bought multiple bumpers and skids from UCF, which have always been quality. You could always call Matt there and ask for a discount!
I see a video of mine referred to earlier about the Warn guards causing the body to bow.
I do feel that the warns caused an issue on the LJ because they are only putting bolts in locations you can access from the back. I wish they had included a few nutserts to increase the number of bolting locations. I think the biggest flaw is how they attach under the Jeep causes some rotational force on the skid. I think that is when my body starting to bend.
Now it's 3 years later and I don't notice any additional bends and I've smacked these really good a few times this summer. When I paint the Jeep next year I plan to add a few nutserts.
That all said I really like the design of the rounded edge on the Warns. I find it works well on obstacles in my area. You can see in a video below it helped pivot me around a rock that a wider rocker would have caused issues. Yes other rockers might have acted similar but a lot of the other Jeeps seem to get more held up on their rockers than I do. I seem to slide a lot more.
If it was to do it again I'd likely go Savvy or the mini-boat side Genright rockers. But I bought these on sale for $200...
Warn Rocker:
Rocker doing its thing:
I do feel that the warns caused an issue on the LJ because they are only putting bolts in locations you can access from the back. I wish they had included a few nutserts to increase the number of bolting locations. I think the biggest flaw is how they attach under the Jeep causes some rotational force on the skid. I think that is when my body starting to bend.
Now it's 3 years later and I don't notice any additional bends and I've smacked these really good a few times this summer. When I paint the Jeep next year I plan to add a few nutserts.
That all said I really like the design of the rounded edge on the Warns. I find it works well on obstacles in my area. You can see in a video below it helped pivot me around a rock that a wider rocker would have caused issues. Yes other rockers might have acted similar but a lot of the other Jeeps seem to get more held up on their rockers than I do. I seem to slide a lot more.
If it was to do it again I'd likely go Savvy or the mini-boat side Genright rockers. But I bought these on sale for $200...
Warn Rocker:
I installed the Derale transmission cooler with electric fan onto both of my TJs and it has worked 100% perfectly since the very first one I installed nearly 20 years ago. Never a problem, the fan has never had a problem either. http://www.4x4xplor.com/speedo.html
Thanks Jerry. I will post my question in the right thread and tag you to continue the discussion in the correct thread
You mean you want me to repost the same answer given above in your new thread?
You mean you want me to repost the same answer given above in your new thread?
Good point lol. After thinking about your answer and what Blaine said back in 2018 (quoted below ) looks like the derale with a fan is best for me since my concern is low speed cooling ability
Poison Spyder is on the bad list because they use the body mounts for attachment.
I’m on my second set, the LJ length went right to the flares. I truly hope the brand can continue, I really like the beefed up OEM diamond plate look.