wanting to install side step and protection in nerf bar area but have ?

[j0114]

Most of the new stuff attaches to the body as well between the fenders, and my body on my jeep is in great shape, so I am extremely hesitant to bolt a piece of metal against the body, but its not just half its almost every companies side steps,side protection has a piece that sits against the body, Im worried if i take it off the paint will be scratched or water will get between the body and the piece put on there and possibly cause rust, i had thought if i was going to install a pice that bolted to the body to have the body where the metal plate bolts to rhino lined,line x'd etc, but then im stuck with always having to run a side piece that attaches to the body,
I need some protection and i need it to have a step,
My jeep isnt tall, its just a 4in lift with 33's but my girl is about 5'3-5'4 so its a bid step for her to get in,
There is a small step there now that is similar to what came factory on tj's for example, but even that is right at the bottom of the rocker panel,
looking for suggestions and products

 

[justinfonder]

Jeep CJ Hide-A-Step from Mountain Off-Road (M.O.R.E.)

not sure if this would help. no protection but definitely a step. picture shows it gives you 11".

 

[Old Dog]

you could go with some nerf bars that bolt to the frame.

 

[IOPort51]

TOMKEN MACHINE - Item Detail

this is what I have. like them very much but needed a bit og fine tuning with a grinder and a welding machine.

these look cool too, just stick out a bit too far for my taste.

Jeep CJ5 Rock Sliders

 

[Sasquach]

TOMKEN MACHINE - Item Detail

this is what I have. like them very much but needed a bit og fine tuning with a grinder and a welding machine.

these look cool too, just stick out a bit too far for my taste.

Jeep CJ5 Rock Sliders

Pics of installed product please.

 

[j0114]

thanks the tomken was something like i wanted, warn makes some similar,
I just didnt want a normal nerf bar, but the tomken doesnt have a step its just square tube

im really looking for something like the CJ5 rock sliders
but i might end up going with the tomken and the hide a step for her side or something,
or just pick her up.
its just kinda funny after awhile, she thinks i m making a short joke on her but i finally was like if u was 5-8 I never would ave ask u out ,she s been fine with that for the last 10 years now,
this has been an issue with samurai;s Tj's etc

 

[IOPort51]

these are close ups taken at install, will take some more tomorrow in daylight.

 

[IOPort51]

I have a short woman too and these have worked for her.

thanks the tomken was something like i wanted, warn makes some similar,
I just didnt want a normal nerf bar, but the tomken doesnt have a step its just square tube

im really looking for something like the CJ5 rock sliders
but i might end up going with the tomken and the hide a step for her side or something,
or just pick her up.
its just kinda funny after awhile, she thinks i m making a short joke on her but i finally was like if u was 5-8 I never would ave ask u out ,she s been fine with that for the last 10 years now,
this has been an issue with samurai;s Tj's etc

 

[Purple77CJ7]

These are what I have on my Jeep for a step. In the down position like in the picture. They bolt to the frame. Can also be used in the up position for more clearance.

Olympic 4x4 Products Part 371-104 - Double Nerf Bars

 

[PaRenegade]

I know what your saying j0114 and it's not just the paint issue. I know a lot of this aftermarket stuff is made more for looks than practicality, but why would anyone want to attach a structural accessory to a 7" wide piece of 18ga. sheetmetal (rocker panel), then use it as a lever (step) that twists that sheetmetal every time it's used.

Your better off getting a nerf bar that attaches to the frame that has a step built in. Qtec and 4WDInc carries some. Now you won't find those beefy nerf bars anymore that helps protect with side impacts (I've looked high and low) as they are all thin walled pipe, but for steps they work great. Heck nerf bars are the original sliders for Jeeps.

 

[the chief]

Check out the High Rock nerf bar/sliding step. The one I installed on my CJ5 is meant for a 7 so I had to customize but it should fit right on yours. Beefy protection and a perfect step that slides out and down. I don't even bother putting it the up position when wheeling, if I hit a rock, the step kicks up and in by itself.


You do have to bolt through the body but it looks good on the Jeep

 

[IOPort51]

as promised.

Pics of installed product please.

 

[84 cj]

Jeep® Side Bumpers - Olympic 4x4 Products - OLY 560-101 - Olympic 2"x3" Box Tube Nerf Bars for 76-86 Jeep CJ® and other Jeep Wrangler Parts, Jeep Accessories and Soft Tops by FORTEC

This is what I have for my CJ. I placed a non skid step tread in the center to use as a step. I have a total of 4" of lift and 33" tires and my 4'11" wife likes the step. I like having some side protection. These simply bolt around the frame rail and do not require drilling.