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Barricade Enhanced Rubi Rails Install: 2 Door JK

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#1 ·
So I put the Barricade Enhanced Rock Rails on after work. They look great and I have no regrets about buying them and saving the cash compared to the Mopar enhanced rails. That said, a couple of critiques:

They are certainly heavy and solid. The finish was a bit scuffed up from shipping and unless they change how the rails are packaged, I don't know how they would arrive without scuffs here and there from the ups crew moving the box around.

My second peeve is that the install took much longer than it should have. The first issue I ran in to was the factory holes in the pinch weld are larger than the washer supplied to fasten the rails to the weld stud through the pinch weld. I have a bunch if hardware in my shop so it wasnt a major problem but still shouldn't be like that. I ended up using 8 1/4 inch flat stainless washers instead of the smaller washers included with the kit. The hardware that attaches to the pre-threaded supports under my Wrangler worked fine (2 bolts, a lock washer and a fender washer on each side). Anyway, I'd have 8 new stainless washers on hand if you are going to put these on for those studs that go through the pinch weld unless they ship updated hardware.

My biggest issue, and it really was just a quality control issue on my set I would imagine, was one of the weld studs on the rails was not threaded properly. On the end, the threads were jammed with metal and higher up there were no threads at all. Again, I have a lot of stuff in my shop and I ended up taking the passenger side step off (I didn't notice until I had put the rail on loosely), re-threaded the stud myself and re-installed. Probably too anal, I know, but I wanted every piece of hardware on right.

So, what should have been a 20 - 30 minute project took me over an hour when all was said and done. Again though, no regrets. I think they look great. I'll attach a couple of pics too.
 

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Not at all. They actually stop a bit short of the pinch weld back there - you can see that pinch weld angle up if you look close. Here's the best pic I could get - it looks like it extends in there a hair but it doesn't.
 

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I think you'll be happy. I am. The price was right and they are stout for sure. I think you'll need 4 more stainless washers for the 4 door version if you run in to the same issues with the weld studs and holes in the pinch welds. Post some pics when you get them and let me know if you have any threading issues as I did. I'm curious about that.
 
#7 ·
Glad you like them. I was going to wait for them but they said not until late August so I sprung for the OEM ones. Straight forward install and proper hardware. Even though they ran me more, I have no regrets. Use yours well!
 
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I cancelled my preorder from ET in June because they weren't available until late August. Well, I received an email the other day that my rails were shipping from ET. Called them up not to pleased (had already purchased OEM ones) and they said it was a computer glitch. They were going to reroute the shipment and credit me back. I believe that they may get some from Barricade unannounced, and work their way down the preorder list. They told my son his bumpers wouldn't be in for some time. We then got an email saying they were shipping and he got them early.
 
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It's a shame you had those hardware issues. I'm going to pass your feedback on to Barricade. They look great on your Jeep though! Put them to good use.

That is excellent to see I have a set of the 4-door ones coming. I don't know why mopar makes them so long.
I think you'll be really happy with them!

Where did you find these I stock? Ryan for extreme terrain has stated they won't be available for quite a while?
We did get a "surprise" shipment early. We're working on our communication with Barricade to avoid this in the future. But yes, we have them in stock now! PM me if you'd like a quote!

I cancelled my preorder from ET in June because they weren't available until late August. Well, I received an email the other day that my rails were shipping from ET. Called them up not to pleased (had already purchased OEM ones) and they said it was a computer glitch. They were going to reroute the shipment and credit me back. I believe that they may get some from Barricade unannounced, and work their way down the preorder list. They told my son his bumpers wouldn't be in for some time. We then got an email saying they were shipping and he got them early.
Yeah, unless you already received them from somewhere else.:jawdrop:
I hate that you had to deal with these issues. Like I said to ESP, we're working on our communication with Barricade so we don't get anymore "surprise" shipments and we can get you guys accurate stocking and shipping dates. We'll continue to improve!

-Ryan
 
#14 ·
Hmm, seems a good option to the Mopar enhanced rails, but I won't order these until it's confirmed they come with the right hardware/washers as I have a '14 like OP. Also, I'd have to hear of some others installing them to know the mis-threading was just a one-off fluke (as I don't have tools to rethread, nor would I want to mess with that).
 
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D Man - I'd guess the threading was an anomoly. The other 7 were fine, it was just that one that had the issue. I wouldn't let the hardware stop you. Go to any hardware store and buy a handful of 1/4" stainless flat washers. Probably would cost you a couple of bucks if that. I don't disagree with the threading issue being more than a minor headache. I'm curious to see if mine was just a one in a thousand or if others have the same problem.
 
#16 ·
It's just sad that spending your hard earned money and expecting a new product to be, well, what it should be, that consumers then have to go out and piece the hardware that should have been provided to begin with. We have lowered the bar IMHO. I ordered Barricade front and rear bumpers for my sons TJ. They came with no instuctions and way more hardware then what was necessary for install. I had to call ET numerous times and they had to go check out one of their shop vehicles with Barricade bumpers on to figure out the install for me. ET was very helpful.
 
#17 ·
Well I received my barricade enhanced rails today they are the JKU version and while the box definitely took a beating they are in excellent shape and I'm very impressed with the fit and finish so far have not installed them but they look good and my biggest concern has been alleviated there are two inches shorter then the mopar rubicon rails so when I go to larger tires they won't be an issue, big plus in my book anyways here's a picture of them in the box I will put up a full review in the next few days.
 
#22 ·
No - I didn't need those on my '14. Maybe for the older style or the JKU and they just include them anyway. How did the rest of the install go? Pics? :)
 
#25 ·
Looks great! We will see how they hold up I guess. I didn't have powder coating in any threads, I think that would have pissed me off more having to chase all those out with a die rather than just rethreading the one like I had to. Oh well. $320 - trade off. The welds were about what I expected, low expectations maybe. Lol. :)
 
#27 ·
Looked as if they were gonna be fine when I was initially fitting them on, but once I began tightening down the bolts the washers and bolts began pulling through the pinch seam holes.... Off to the hardware store I went for the washers you suggested and then completed te install. :beerdrinking:
 
#28 ·
Thank you guys for all the feedback! I'm working with Barricade to get the hardware issue, as well as the packaging issue fixed up. Keep the feedback coming! The rails look great installed!

-Ryan
 
#31 ·
I don't have a measurement but they are a bit short to use as a step - my youngest does but his foot is more sideways than perpendicular to it.
 
#39 ·
I agree. We're working with Barricade to make sure every box ships with the proper hardware in a box that can stand up the trip to your door.
Well mine just got here, with a few scrapes in the finish and without any hardware..................
Please PM your order number so I can get a hardware package out to you ASAP. If the scraps are noticeable I can get you a better packaged set or help you get some paint to touch them up.
These guys really gotta step-up their QC... Shame, b/c it's a pretty decent product overall. Mine arrived packaged like this (along with a few scuffs and scrapes):
I'm glad the quality of the product is good. The packaging and hardware are an easier fix and we'll make sure they're taken care of.
Lol... well what's worse... wrong hardware or no hardware at all? Pretty poor launch for a new product. Meh, I'm out.
We definitely have to get the hardware issue squared away with Barricade.
That really blows re: no hardware. That's the packaging problem coming home to roost. The hardware issues, in addition to the inevitable scuffs from the packaging problem, needs to be fixed. Doesn't take an engineer to order up some 1/4" washers or a more robust box with tighter straps to keep the rails from sliding to and fro.
We're working on both the hardware and packaging issue. We'll make this right!
lol that's terrible. Lazy packaging and lazy delivery guys throwing it around.
UPS throwing around the boxes certainly accounts for most of the damage, but the boxes should be stronger. I'm pulling our inventory to make sure the hardware that is needed gets shipped with every box. We're also going to be beefing up the boxes so the hardware gets to you. The stronger boxes will also solve the issue of some of you receiving rails that are scuffed.

I really do appreciate all of your feedback and we are working hard to make sure that all the products that we send out are received like you guys expect them to be. Please let me know if you have any other concerns or questions!

-Ryan
 
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