Jeep guys: boatsides or tubes for your rocksliders?

[Tacoma]

Looking over the options for rocker protection... kind of like the idea of tube for the added utility of being able to step up into the Jeep, but kind of digging the idea of at least 8" more clearance of boatsides.
Whaddya like on YOUR rig?

 

[BlackSheep]

I installed the Savvy rocker protection on Blacksheep. They don't give the clearance of boatsides but it's a nice setup and does go wheelwell to wheelwell.

https://savvyoffroad.com/product/rkr-kit/

the photo is of an LJ but you can see it on my rig on page three of my build thread:
https://www.rme4x4.com/threads/blacksheep-ii.115584/page-3

 

[mbryson]

Tube (I just use armor)

 

[Greg]

I'm going thru the same debate myself for the TJ, been looking hard at Dave's Customs Unlimited Boatsides because they're straight forward and affordable, but I don't know that their stretched boatsides will work for me and they length I'm running.

They'd make quite a difference if you're planning to run gnarly, boulder-filled trails. I did standard BTF rock sliders on my old TJ and they were hit often. Boatsides would have been nice.

Whatever I do, I'll probably add a tube up high and tight to use as a step.

 

[Vonski]

If someone is anti-boatside, I just figure they’re too lazy or don’t have the skill to properly execute it. Come at me bros! 😂

 

[Hickey]

Genright has some mini boatsides that do really well.

 

[Hickey]

 

[RockChucker]

Boatsides here. It was worth the work. I built my own. I have been contemplating adding a tube lately to stiffen them up under the door and act as a step-ish.

 

[Tacoma]

"I'll probably add a tube up high and tight to use as a step"

I am kind of thinking that's the way I'll go as well. Dave's boatsides look pretty good, price is right, so it's either them or the Motobilt versions I think.

 

[Tacoma]

I will say that I like the way the Motobilt versions tie in to more body mounts. That might be worth it to me. Parts shopping is fun! weeeeee hahahha

 

[N-Smooth]

If someone is anti-boatside, I just figure they’re too lazy or don’t have the skill to properly execute it. Come at me bros! 😂

This. Boatsides are a game changer

 

[Tacoma]

boatsides it is

 

[Greg]

Boatsides here. It was worth the work. I built my own. I have been contemplating adding a tube lately to stiffen them up under the door and act as a step-ish.
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I need to find your build thread and see how built your boatsides, my best option may be DIY.

 

[Asbjorn]

If I were building another Jeep-based crawler, I’d do boatsides.

I’ve tried to buy something from Daves 2-3 times now. I never could get a call back or an email response to my questions about their products, inventory, etc. I’ve completely written them off from my business.

 

[_Auzzy_]

Boat sides 👌 was so nice bo longer getting hung on a rocker

 

[Tacoma]

You have a build thread anywhere? Curious about your suspension in particular. 😁

 

[Tacoma]

If I were building another Jeep-based crawler, I’d do boatsides.

I’ve tried to buy something from Daves 2-3 times now. I never could get a call back or an email response to my questions about their products, inventory, etc. I’ve completely written them off from my business.

That sucks to hear, but good to know.
Motobilt returns my calls and emails, so....

 

[BlackSheep]

If someone is anti-boatside, I just figure they’re too lazy or don’t have the skill to properly execute it. Come at me bros! 😂

or, perhaps they're not building a dedicated crawler but still want some decent protection.

I'll admit, I don't have the skills to do boatsides, but I'm also a guy who is very much a fan of the factory body with no or extremely limited modifications to the sheet metal.

 

[Mouse]

Boatsides on my TJ for the last 12-13 years, but I'm sure my wife would prefer to have a tube to use as a step

 

[Vonski]

or, perhaps they're not building a dedicated crawler but still want some decent protection.

I'll admit, I don't have the skills to do boatsides, but I'm also a guy who is very much a fan of the factory body with no or extremely limited modifications to the sheet metal.

Bro, you came at me. 😳😂

So, if I told you to tow the ‘ol girl out here to my shop to slam out some boatsides before hitting Moab or SH you’d say nah, I’m good… 🤠