[tony99]

Has anyone seen/installed/used the Rampage JK Retractable Rocker Guards?

This Rocker Guard has small gas shocks so it can be used as a step and then when there's no pressure on the step, it pulls up into a rocker guard configuration.

I think it's a sweet idea, I'm just wondering how reliable they are and if they look good. If you have pictures of your JK with these installed, please post them.

Thanks,
-T

 

[jeffk42]

Looks pretty nice, but I haven't seen them in person so I can't speak to the sturdiness. Normally I'd be concerned with components like this that have an unnecessary number of moving parts that can fail, but it's probably fine.

Amazon.com: Rampage R88732 No Drill Convertible Rocker Guards For 2007-10 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited 4 Door: Automotive

Rampage Products 88632 - Rampage Products Convertible Side Bar/Rocker Guard in Textured Black Powder Coat for 07-11 Jeep® Wrangler JK 2 Door - Quadratec

 

[jeffk42]

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[thaduke2003]

Here are my two concerns- if it moves, it won't be much use as a rocker guard. Also, if it moves only when you're stepping on it, there's a solid risk of slippage. I'll stick to my no-frills step/guard, thanks! Mark W.

 

[2jk]

I'm with Mark. The concept is nice and it looks good but that's it. For practical circumstances and the known reliability of a solid welded rock guard seems much better. But, if your jeep is a pavement princess I say go for it.

 

[tony99]

LOL!! Pavement Princess!! Haha... That's a good one!

Thanks for the feedback, I don't see myself doing any hard-core rock trails (yet), for now it'll probably be snow in the winter and getting dirty in the mud in the summer. Call me a newb, that's ok... I'll probably check them out and see how it goes.

-T

 

[EDubiton]

I was hoping for a follow up on this if you got them. looking into getting a pair for my JKU. (pavement princess) lol

 

[steveybassmac]

Same here. Looking into buying a set but would like some real world experience with them first.

 

[Jaker jk]

They are not that strong to be used as a slider or anything hitting it hard

They lock down to be used as a step , but dont lock up so when you fold them up you have to stay off of it

Besides that they are really good for short people because they sit a lot lower then most steps

 

[nestle1]

Saw them when they came out ..... I'm a little hesitant about them. Been out on the trails a couple of times and survive with what I have , but I plan on changing to the enhanced rubi rail from extreme terrain. I rather have them not move at all.

 

[XTJake]

Saw them when they came out ..... I'm a little hesitant about them. Been out on the trails a couple of times and survive with what I have , but I plan on changing to the enhanced rubi rail from extreme terrain. I rather have them not move at all.

Let me know when you're ready to pull the trigger on those Barricade Rock Sliders and I'll get you set up with a great price!

-Ryan

 

[AlphaM1]

Let me know when you're ready to pull the trigger on those Barricade Rock Sliders and I'll get you set up with a great price! -Ryan

I'm interested in a set of the barricade rubi enhanced slide/steps. Is that great price open to all forum members?

 

[twilsondallas]

AlphaM1, just PM Ryan directly. He is a good dude, he'll square you up.

 

[AlphaM1]

AlphaM1, just PM Ryan directly. He is a good dude, he'll square you up.

thx.

 

[Purge]

... looking to get sidestep / rock rail combo

I've been looking at a few. I'm wondering which of these is better -

the Smittybilt SRC Side Armor

Smittybilt SRC Wrangler Side Armor - Black Textured 76634 (07-17 Wrangler JK 4 Door) - Free Shipping

the Barricade rock sliders (linked above by Ryan)

or the Rampage retractables.

Looking to pull the trigger soon - I've got a new 2016 JK Unlimited Rubicon in Mojave Sand that needs side steps for some of my shorter passengers.