Step tube vs/ Rocky Rail sliders

[tnd2]

Here's a few pics before and after to show the difference.

[fourfourto]

Looks good I would do the same but my wife is vertically challanged

Im going to Charlottesville Va in a couple weeks any local trails to run ?

[3Hummer]

i would probably take the rock rails for a change if i got a new H3 only thing is i love the way the steps look for some reason...so i dont know purpose wise neither really do much for me, being i hardly ever step on it to get in, and as for the rock rails down here its all mudding so ive never been in a position where i needed rock rails....however it would be nice to not have to take off my steps everytime i go out....anyway LOOKS GOOD

[tnd2]

We're on the road far too much, so the decision to stay with 33's was based on MPG, so I wanted to increase the visual height of the truck, and to add some underbody protection for the few chance trips to the mountains.

Originally Posted by fourfourto

Im going to Charlottesville Va in a couple weeks any local trails to run ?

Theres a bunch of really scenic dirt roads out that way, and a low key, but fun road/trail that heads to the upper parking lot for Crabtree Falls. If you go past the parking lot it winds thru the woods. The hike to the falls is 20-30min, be warned its downhill from the upper lot, so itll be uphill back to the truck!

http://www.crabtreefalls.com/directions.htm

The upper parking lot is on rt826 Meadows Lane

http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/CrabtreeFalls/

[fourfourto]

tnd2 Thanks

[Dave92270]

what type of rock rails you've got? they don't look like OEM's at that angle, or are they? I so far didn't get to the situation where rails would actually help against rocks or terrain, but by removing low hanging factory tube steps I gained enough clearance in order to prevent possibly getting stuck at several spots. There are generally easy trails in my area, with exception of few technical sections every once a while..with rails I feel more comfortable out there, less vulnerable.

[tnd2]

Originally Posted by Dave92270

what type of rock rails you've got? they don't look like OEM's at that angle, or are they? I so far didn't get to the situation where rails would actually help against rocks or terrain, but by removing low hanging factory tube steps I gained enough clearance in order to prevent possibly getting stuck at several spots. There are generally easy trails in my area, with exception of few technical sections every once a while..with rails I feel more comfortable out there, less vulnerable.

They are Rocky Road Rockrails, I had them LineX coated for protection from rocks being thrown up from the tires and give them some grip as steps.

http://www.rocky-road.com/H3rockrail.html

Really stout built, I had to tweak one of the mounting legs with a mallet but other than that, get help or use jack stands to help hold them in place while you put the bolts on. Less than an hour job.

[Major Tom]

I just installed them on my truck two weeks ago. Very well built, and good looking. The can be used as a step also (high step)

[Tex_h2]

those are a lot better looking then those factory steps, which make it a pain in the ass to get into a H3!

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by tnd2

They are Rocky Road Rockrails, I had them LineX coated for protection from rocks being thrown up from the tires and give them some grip as steps.

http://www.rocky-road.com/H3rockrail.html

Really stout built, I had to tweak one of the mounting legs with a mallet but other than that, get help or use jack stands to help hold them in place while you put the bolts on. Less than an hour job.

yes, they looked to me a like rocky roads but they didn't look shiny..so you line-x'd them..that's why. I considered them too, but then I bought OEM's instead. I guess they're both good ones; I heard a lot good about rocky roads around this board..

[bennersj]

I have the rocky roads as well and they are just as strong as they look. I have put them to the test on several occasions.