@WhiteBronze392 Build

[Ted392]

Man that would kill me! Not sure how you do it!!

Yes that would hurt me. I had put miles on (my excuse to drive it) to make sure it worked before I put it under the knife.

 

[redbeard719]

Man that would kill me! Not sure how you do it!!

Haha, there were several times I sat inside the Jeep in the garage making vroom vroom sounds!

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

What do you guys think about for sliders? I initially was thinking AMP because my wife loved them on my Raptor but they are just a step and I want something that offers protection. The only drop down option that does both is RSE. I like the look and functionality but am hesitant about the dreaded body mount bolts and “maintenance” issues I have read about them.
All I really need is something to put your foot on on the outside so you don’t have to start with a foot in the floorboard if that make sense. The wife has gotten pretty good at getting in with the Mopar rock rail step I have on now. Since I added the grab handles.
I know I am weird but I don’t want something that looks like it has steps (LOD destroyer)I like the straight line on the side and not crazy about attaching to the body bolts. I know i will be one of the lucky ones that breaks the thing lol.
This significantly limits my options to actual frame mount that will bolt on. In my earlier post I had mentioned GenRight steel sliders may be arriving next week as well because I had been talking to them considering their options when I ordered the bumpers and they agreed to extend the free shipping ($500!!) while I made a decision.
Am I being too chicken with the RSE?

 

[Jgc650i]

I’m a little biased because I did go with the LOD Destroyers but completely understand and respect why you don’t want to go that route. I was back and forth on the LODs and the RSEs, and it almost came down to a coin toss. I have power steps on my Ram 1500 and really love them, which was pushing me hard towards the RSEs. At the end of the day, I leaned more towards protection and less complexity so went with the LODs. Had I not chosen them I absolutely would have gone with the RSEs If that helps at all.

 

[redbeard719]

I was going to do the LOD Signature sliders, but one night I had a a few extra beers and talked myself into the RSE step sliders, armor, lights, and door delete kit.

I’ve read some threads where there have been problems, but RSE does seem to have excellent customer service to get things resolved.

My wife is only 5’2”, so I’m sure she will really appreciate the drop steps. Hell, I’m barely 5’10” and I know I’ll appreciate them too!

 

[Electrified]

LOD Destroyers on mine.

 

[redbeard719]

Also, for the body bolts, no impact wrench is key. And so is going back and forth. Loosen a little, then tighten, then loosen, etc.

Going all ham-fisted is probably where most problems arise.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

I was going to do the LOD Signature sliders, but one night I had a a few extra beers and talked myself into the RSE step sliders, armor, lights, and door delete kit.

I’ve read some threads where there have been problems, but RSE does seem to have excellent customer service to get things resolved.

My wife is only 5’2”, so I’m sure she will really appreciate the drop steps. Hell, I’m barely 5’10” and I know I’ll appreciate them too!

I did see the LOD signatures and they are on the short list as well. I like how they attach to the frame without removing the body bolts and still have the clean lines while also providing protection and a step.
I too will probably order something after a few too many tonight
Same here my wife is 5ft even (maybe 4’11 but won’t say it to her) and I’m 5’10 and the step in the side helps a lot!

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

I’m a little biased because I did go with the LOD Destroyers but completely understand and respect why you don’t want to go that route. I was back and forth on the LODs and the RSEs, and it almost came down to a coin toss. I have power steps on my Ram 1500 and really love them, which was pushing me hard towards the RSEs. At the end of the day, I leaned more towards protection and less complexity so went with the LODs. Had I not chosen them I absolutely would have gone with the RSEs If that helps at all.

Thanks and yes it definitely helps and in no way downing the LOD destroyers as I know many on here have them and were on my list until I read how much of a PITA they were to install but decided I wanted something straight. I am right there with you on the complexity thing which is what has me second guessing the RSE as last thing I want is to have one stuck out on a trail or parking lot for that matter lol.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

LOD Destroyers on mine.

Was the install as tedious as I have read?

 

[Jgc650i]

The Destroyer install can be a bitch because the sliders are separate from the mounts. The sliders attach to the mounts via a series of washers/carriage bolts/nuts. Trying to keep all that nonsense in place while getting the nuts started on the bolts is a fools errand the way the instructions tell you to do it. However, if you use HD zip ties to hold the sliders in place while getting the bolts in and threaded to the nuts, and a piece of painters tape to hold each of the bolts/washers together while you thread the nuts, the install is not bad at all.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Also, for the body bolts, no impact wrench is key. And so is going back and forth. Loosen a little, then tighten, then loosen, etc.

Going all ham-fisted is probably where most problems arise.

For the RSE what’s your thoughts on them providing protection without damaging the step? Are the additional skids required for that?

 

[redbeard719]

For the RSE what’s your thoughts on them providing protection without damaging the step? Are the additional skids required for that?

I honestly think it really depends on what type of off road use you plan to do.

I don’t think the armor is completely necessary, but I figured it would be better to have the extra protection for the sliders themselves than to let them take direct abuse.

We’ll probably do moderate rock crawling with our 392, nothing crazy-extreme. But I’m sure we’ll visit Moab more than once, and I would even like to do the Rubicon trail someday as well. Those areas being the exceptions.

Cost is also a significant factor with the RSE parts. They’re almost triple the cost of the LOD options when you add in the armor, lights, and doors off switch kit. But you are getting more than just a regular slider too.

I’m looking forward to getting them put on, maybe next weekend. My 392XR is tall enough with just 35s. 37s and the Clayton 2.5” Overland lift aren’t gonna help me when it comes to climbing inside!

 

[Tank2112]

I honestly think it really depends on what type of off road use you plan to do.

I don’t think the armor is completely necessary, but I figured it would be better to have the extra protection for the sliders themselves than to let them take direct abuse.

We’ll probably do moderate rock crawling with our 392, nothing crazy-extreme. But I’m sure we’ll visit Moab more than once, and I would even like to do the Rubicon trail someday as well. Those areas being the exceptions.

Cost is also a significant factor with the RSE parts. They’re almost triple the cost of the LOD options when you add in the armor, lights, and doors off switch kit. But you are getting more than just a regular slider too.

I’m looking forward to getting them put on, maybe next weekend. My 392XR is tall enough with just 35s. 37s and the Clayton 2.5” Overland lift aren’t gonna help me when it comes to climbing inside!

I put RSE on my LJ and plan on the same for JL. I did install the added protection. Not only does it protect the step, but at least for the LJ version...it helped cover body seams for a more factory look.

And as for the bad reviews on RSE steps... like others have said... how many go online to post positive info if all goes well vs. if someone does have an issue, some seem to go out of their way to blast negative commits.

 

[redbeard719]

I put RSE on my LJ and plan on the same for JL. I did install the added protection. Not only does it protect the step, but at least for the LJ version...it helped cover body seams for a more factory look.

And as for the bad reviews on RSE steps... like others have said... how many go online to post positive info if all goes well vs. if someone does have an issue, some seem to go out of their way to blast negative commits.

These are some very great points as well. The RSE steps have a bulb seal that runs the full length and sticks onto the rocker panels above the pinch seam. Then the steps mount and mate to the body against that bulb seal. So it makes a very nice, clean look. And the pinch seams are completely hidden from view.

Also, they stick out far enough that a wayward shopping cart or random car door would hit the RSE sliders before making contact with the door of the Jeep too.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

These are some very great points as well. The RSE steps have a bulb seal that runs the full length and sticks onto the rocker panels above the pinch seam. Then the steps mount and mate to the body against that bulb seal. So it makes a very nice, clean look. And the pinch seams are completely hidden from view.

Also, they stick out far enough that a wayward shopping cart or random car door would hit the RSE sliders before making contact with the door of the Jeep too.

I’m now starting to think you guys just want me to spend $3k on sliders instead of $2k

 

[Electrified]

Was the install as tedious as I have read?

I was nursing a torn rotator cuff when I got them and had a local shop install them.

 

[@WhiteBronze392]

Morris 4x4 is offering a free RSE tailgate table ($274 value ) right now with the purchase of steps lol. Otherwise price is the same every where. Can’t even find a no sales tax deal

 

[redbeard719]

I’m now starting to think you guys just want me to spend $3k on sliders instead of $2k

It’s our way of making ourselves feel less bad about spending the money ourselves!

 

[redbeard719]

Morris 4x4 is offering a free RSE tailgate table ($274 value ) right now with the purchase of steps lol. Otherwise price is the same every where. Can’t even find a no sales tax deal

I ordered mine from Northridge4x4. They weren’t discounted but Northridge did have a $100 off coupon at the time and free shipping. Beyond that, I think they might be price controlled. You can order the RSE steps individually, so maybe it’s possible to save more if you split it up?

As for the table…I mean, you know you’ll add one eventually! . Just sayin’!