Rugged Ridge 11651.06 JK 2-Doors 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Best Side Rocker Guard Wrangler JK 2-Doors
Budget protective side panels for your Jeep (armor protection) on rocky trails.
Protects the bottom edge of your Jeep against trail debris, flying rocks, dust, snow, ice, and stray branches. Helps prevent corrosion and increase the torsional rigidity of the JK's body. It also adds a unique look to the pinch seams for a reasonable cost.
The perfect pair of rock sliders for moderate wheelers or long-distance adventurers just looking to add an extra layer of protection without spending a fortune for it ($100 instead of $300 or $400).
- I'm not fond of rock crawling and I do my best to avoid those situations. Why? Because I rely on my Jeep for a living. So, I don't tend to take risks too often. But sometimes, water fording or rock crawling is necessary because there's no other way or you face some sort of emergency. If you are a Jeep owner getting a job in the remote wilderness or planning a serious expedition, you better add some protection right off the bat because you never know what you will face (eventually).
The Rugged Ridge black thermoplastic rocker guard is not the best product on the market. If you are new to Jeeping, you must know that the rock crawling scene prefers the rock sliders/rails made by Deegan, Barricade, ARB, RedRock 4x4, Poison Spyder, or even Addictive Desert. But on my side, the Rugged Ridge Rail remains my favorite for the following reasons :
1. It's affordable! Yes, you can find that product for $99 (and even $89) online. If you want to compare, the steel brawler rockers from Poison Spyder are sold for $700.
2. It's tough for real. It's really hard to damage because it's constructed with black diamond plates. It won't bend or crack unless you start hitting it like crazy with a sledgehammer.
3. It's light. Some rocker panels weigh up to 40 lbs. Want to know the weight of the Rugged Ridge? 4 lbs. (for a pair!) That's it.
4. It's UV protected. The matte black color won’t change over time or with exposure to the sun.
5. It's a Direct Bolt On installation. No mods necessary, no hassles. First, there's an ultra strong double sided tape designed to attach the rails to your Jeep's body (reliable and strong adhesion). Second, use the included screws to secure everything in the pinch seam. Takes about 45 minutes to install. No extra hand or mechanical skills required.
6. It looks great. The design is agressive.
7. It covers damages already done. If you have been wheeling for a while without any armor, your pinch seams are probably dented and scratched. Make it disappear.
8. It's fits sidesteps. That product is designed to fit with most "standard" running boards and steps made a Wrangler JK 2-Door. So you can have both steps and rocker guards if you want. Don't forget to add door step protection covers to keep rocks, sand and slush away from the door sills (as an extra layer of safety for the paint).
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Rivers and creeks are full of surprises. Unless you decide to swim in it, it's sometimes hard to see what's really hidden in the water (fast current, muddy waters, rain, snow...). If you plan to travel/work/wander in an area scattered with creeks and rivers, I warmly recommend you to install some sort of (cheap) rocker guards.
Extra paint and body protection against rocks, ice, branches, and debris a Jeeper may encounter on the worst trails, logging and mining roads. Fits any Wrangler JK 2 Door Trim or Rubicon from 2007 to 2018
Rugged Ridge UV-Treated Matte Black Rocker Guards
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