Hey People,
Recently after purchasing my Jeep I had to remove the stock side steps in order to install the drivers side center safe t cap.
Removing them ending up breaking them as most of the bolts were rusted.
So I am back in the market for some basic side steps as both my wife and kids have asked for them.
I DO NOT NEED armor and I understand these provide no protection.
I have narrowed my search to the following:
These 2 seem the same and from what I gathered bolt to the body mounts.
$168 Smittybilt 3-Inch Sure Side Step Bars; Textured Black
$142 RedRock 3-Inch Round Side Step Bars; Textured Black
This one from what I have read do bolt to the frame but use included self tapping hardware.
$199 Rugged Ridge 3-Inch Round Nerf Side Step Bars; Textured Black
I think these are ones that you may be able to use nutserts but would need to buy them and install them separately. Which I am not apposed to.
I am leaning toward the RR because mounting to the frame even with self tappers seems to me would be stronger.
There are tons of reviews on all of them and the majority is positive. Looking to purchase in the next day or two.
Anyone have the body mounted style ones and can tell me how they are holding up and not against rocks but actually stepping on them to get in and out of the vehicle. Any other suggestions would be helpful also (under $200) please.
Thanks
Recently after purchasing my Jeep I had to remove the stock side steps in order to install the drivers side center safe t cap.
Removing them ending up breaking them as most of the bolts were rusted.
So I am back in the market for some basic side steps as both my wife and kids have asked for them.
I DO NOT NEED armor and I understand these provide no protection.
I have narrowed my search to the following:
These 2 seem the same and from what I gathered bolt to the body mounts.
$168 Smittybilt 3-Inch Sure Side Step Bars; Textured Black
$142 RedRock 3-Inch Round Side Step Bars; Textured Black
This one from what I have read do bolt to the frame but use included self tapping hardware.
$199 Rugged Ridge 3-Inch Round Nerf Side Step Bars; Textured Black
I think these are ones that you may be able to use nutserts but would need to buy them and install them separately. Which I am not apposed to.
I am leaning toward the RR because mounting to the frame even with self tappers seems to me would be stronger.
There are tons of reviews on all of them and the majority is positive. Looking to purchase in the next day or two.
Anyone have the body mounted style ones and can tell me how they are holding up and not against rocks but actually stepping on them to get in and out of the vehicle. Any other suggestions would be helpful also (under $200) please.
Thanks