Anyone try these side steps?

[Bionic_Scorpion]

I'm looking for a set of side steps for my 2000 TJ and came across these on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZS2P2G/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I like the looks of these and think they match the style of my front and rear bumpers pretty well.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them and if they are good quality? I know they're Chinese but so are my front and rear bumpers and I'm happy with them. Also I don't do any rock crawling or hard-core off roading so I dont need rock sliders.

Right now my jeep has a 2" BB lift and 33" tires and will eventually have a 3" suspension lift with a 1.25" body lift and with a bad back I could use a little extra help getting in and out of the jeep. The grabars I added really helps but a step would be even better.

 

[Lou]

Its not for me but they seem to go along with your other parts.

 

[Chris]

Since you're not doing any off-roading you'll be fine with those steps. They aren't my taste, but like all the other Chinese stuff out there on Amazon and eBay, they have cheap paint that will flake off easily (not real powder coat) and will be insanely heavy (since they are steel).

Other than that though, not much to say other than they make a decent step I'm sure.

 

[Bionic_Scorpion]

Since you're not doing any off-roading you'll be fine with those steps. They aren't my taste, but like all the other Chinese stuff out there on Amazon and eBay, they have cheap paint that will flake off easily (not real powder coat) and will be insanely heavy (since they are steel).

Other than that though, not much to say other than they make a decent step I'm sure.

These are actually all aluminum which is why I was curious about them and how they would hold up. I've installed many side steps on different trucks and suv's but they have always been steel, not aluminum.

Was wondering if there were any flex to them but I can't find many reviews on them for Jeeps. These might be fairly new on the market.

 

[Chris]

These are actually all aluminum which is why I was curious about them and how they would hold up. I've installed many side steps on different trucks and suv's but they have always been steel, not aluminum.

Was wondering if there were any flex to them but I can't find many reviews on them for Jeeps. These might be fairly new on the market.

Aluminum would be even better as it would save significantly on weight.

I have never seen these before so they may be new indeed.

 

[JEEPCJTJ]

In the first picture I thought they were bumpers because the step is perfectly centered unlike what's on that TJ in the second picture.

At least the Non-skid Threads were made with Exquisite Workmanship.

Seriously though, they're probably fine for minimal off roading, they don't seem to be over priced, and probably won't flex as long as their 300 lbs in weight capacity isn't exceeded.

 

[TurboTJOffRoader]

With EXQUISITE workmanship and STUNNING looks, how could you go wrong? Let us know how they work out!

 

[Paparock1]

I think they would match very well. I have been on a all white out Jeep kick myself.

you mentioned a bad back. Have you considered adding seat heaters? Easy to do, you can find the kits on Amazon for 100 or less.

 

[Bionic_Scorpion]

With EXQUISITE workmanship and STUNNING looks, how could you go wrong? Let us know how they work out!

Well if it were only the exquisite workmanship and stunning looks alone I wouldn't even bother but when you take into consideration the superior quality and durable structure, I don't see how I could pass them up.

 

[Bionic_Scorpion]

I think they would match very well. I have been on a all white out Jeep kick myself.

you mentioned a bad back. Have you considered adding seat heaters? Easy to do, you can find the kits on Amazon for 100 or less.

Yep heated seats are on my to do list. Unfortunately its a long list thats constantly being added to.

 

[mrblaine]

Well if it were only the exquisite workmanship and stunning looks alone I wouldn't even bother but when you take into consideration the superior quality and durable structure, I don't see how I could pass them up.

The drawings and pics show a fairly neat construction concept. I'd be very curious about the main long rail and what appear to be extruded slots on the back and lower edge. If they are doing that, I wonder how it is made. It can't be solid, or I can't imagine that it would be, so that means a tube with the slots and end caps. Odd, but sorta neat. It appears they are hanging the back edge of the step in the slot so that will be something to ponder.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

It was 50 down here in S. FL this morning, and the heated seats and steering wheel was nice this morning in the JT...

 

[Artsifrtsi]

The drawings and pics show a fairly neat construction concept. I'd be very curious about the main long rail and what appear to be extruded slots on the back and lower edge. If they are doing that, I wonder how it is made. It can't be solid, or I can't imagine that it would be, so that means a tube with the slots and end caps. Odd, but sorta neat. It appears they are hanging the back edge of the step in the slot so that will be something to ponder.

@mrblaine , looking at the instructions, there is a bracket only at front and rear that uses the body mount bolts, then adapts to the slot with a bracket that bolts between the bracket installed on the body mounts, and the step rail.

I think I'd feel more comfortable with a third mount towards the center somewhere as well.

 

[Bionic_Scorpion]

The drawings and pics show a fairly neat construction concept. I'd be very curious about the main long rail and what appear to be extruded slots on the back and lower edge. If they are doing that, I wonder how it is made. It can't be solid, or I can't imagine that it would be, so that means a tube with the slots and end caps. Odd, but sorta neat. It appears they are hanging the back edge of the step in the slot so that will be something to ponder.

Yeah I don't know if the main long rail would be a solid piece of aluminum with the slots milled in or hollow extruded aluminum with end caps welded on. I would guess for ease of manufacturing it would be extruded but it could still be plenty thick.

I've seen video reviews of the same brand steps for other trucks and they look to be nice quality and strong when stepped on but they were mounted to 4 door trucks and they had 4 brackets instead of just 2 for the jeep.

 

[mrblaine]

@mrblaine , looking at the instructions, there is a bracket only at front and rear that uses the body mount bolts, then adapts to the slot with a bracket that bolts between the bracket installed on the body mounts, and the step rail.

I think I'd feel more comfortable with a third mount towards the center somewhere as well.

1, 2, 3, 10, the number of mounts doesn't matter. The factory side steps all have 2 which are designed correctly. If these have 2 that are designed correctly, they will be fine. If they have 2 or more that aren't, they won't be fine.

 

[mrblaine]

Yeah I don't know if the main long rail would be a solid piece of aluminum with the slots milled in or hollow extruded aluminum with end caps welded on. I would guess for ease of manufacturing it would be extruded but it could still be plenty thick.

I've seen video reviews of the same brand steps for other trucks and they look to be nice quality and strong when stepped on but they were mounted to 4 door trucks and they had 4 brackets instead of just 2 for the jeep.

It would be cost prohibitive to mill slots in a solid bar, at any labor rate.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

It would be cost prohibitive to mill slots in a solid bar, at any labor rate.

I agree, they appear to be very similar to the 8020 stuff, extruded.

 

[Goatman]

I don't think that step would function very well as a 'slider', tho they do appear to work well with your bumper looks. I imagine they would be offline in light duty, trail only, type of offroading but with such a low step they might be problematic if you catch a rock or log on one. I'd be curious to know how they are in real life. A good low step can be a big help to some of us older cripples .

 

[mrblaine]

I don't think that step would function very well as a 'slider', tho they do appear to work well with your bumper looks.

That's great except this was in his first post.

Also I don't do any rock crawling or hard-core off roading so I dont need rock sliders.

 

[Bionic_Scorpion]

I don't think that step would function very well as a 'slider', tho they do appear to work well with your bumper looks. I imagine they would be offline in light duty, trail only, type of offroading but with such a low step they might be problematic if you catch a rock or log on one. I'd be curious to know how they are in real life. A good low step can be a big help to some of us older cripples .

Yeah they definitely aren't made to be a slider. My jeep isn't a rock crawler, its my daily driver that occasionally sees light wooded trails when driving out to go hiking or camping.

I'm just looking for a step to make it a little easier to climb into the cab. I dont really like the looks of the one piece round tube steps or the plastic factory steps.

Before I found these, the only steps I liked the looks of were the Rough Country nerf steps.

I think the iArmor steps match my bumpers better than the round nerf steps.