New body protection kit? Worth it?

Personally I would rather install power steps if going this route. My climate wouldnt really allow for me to have them. Winter is too harsh and they'd risk freezing. The coldest winter with a windchill has been -63.4F in the last few years.
BUT
There are many rocker rail options in the aftermarket world.

RagnarKon

So very well may have been on Ford Accessories for awhile, but it's the first time I've seen it.

Link herenot thinking i want to go this far up the panel, but considering the lower pieces to cover up welds…. I have running boards and get very little thrown up that hits the sides…

It seems to be made by a company called Air Design and it is MUCH better than their previous attempt.

Thoughts/opinions? Does anyone actually have this kit, and if so... can you post a picture??

not thinking i want to go this far up the panel, but considering the lower pieces to cover up welds…. I have running boards and get very little thrown up that hits the sides…

I missed those but just happened to notice the new front end and rear corner protectors from this same company when I was looking yesterday.

Bronco 2021-2023 Air Design� Front End Body Appearance Kit - Fender, H ~ VM2DZ00817C (ford.com)

Bronco 2021-2023 Air Design� Rear Quarter Panel Upper/Lower & Tailgate ~ VM2DZ5840300A (ford.com)

Way better design. I like the look, too. I have (had? rust has taken over) my rockers black bedlined on my XJ about that high.

I like the look. That would look really good on my Cyber Orange. Probably worth their cost many times over if you drive on gravel roads or off road. I have flat running boards and Fords plastic mud flaps that already protect that area but at that cost for mere ascetic would be silly for me. If I didn't have the flat running boards I'd be all in. I assume they are attached via 3M tape so they could protect the body and still be removed down the road with little hassle.

OrangecrushBronco

I like the look. That would look really good on my Cyber Orange. Probably worth their cost many times over if you drive on gravel roads or off road. I have flat running boards and Fords plastic mud flaps that already protect that area but at that cost for mere ascetic would be silly for me. If I didn't have the flat running boards I'd be all in. I assume they are attached via 3M tape so they could protect the body and still be removed down the road with little hassle.

For me it’s between these or mud flaps. And to be honest not real big on the mud flap look.

I would also be fine with running boards but they would also have to act as rock rails. Mmm… maybe I should look into the available rock rails.

RagnarKon

For me it’s between these or mud flaps. And to be honest not real big on the mud flap look.

What? You don't like the SEMI look? Heck, I'm thinking of hooking up an air horn to one of my upfitter switches! 😝

If you're thinking about the black plastic/vinyl/ etc, section on the rockers...
I actually think... and have looked into, just getting the PPF (heavy duty) and do that exact area up to where the factory body line is.

Just a thought, and I'm sure you have too. MAYBE even do the stealth ppf in that area, depending on the paint color?

Nope still offers nothing for the side just the lower body.
Way Better options out there that will offer you lower body protection while still giving you side body as well, especially at $600

RagnarKon

For me it’s between these or mud flaps. And to be honest not real big on the mud flap look.

I would also be fine with running boards but they would also have to act as rock rails. Mmm… maybe I should look into the available rock rails.

Yeah I'm not too into the mudflap look either. These flat running boards protect the body from rocks and debris and I frequently hear items hitting the underside of them rather then the side of my body panels. They are just Ford running boards that came stock on the OBX and are available at Ford Accessories. I'm ok with the look of these splash guards and l they protect my Bronco and drivers behind me very well. An added bonus for anyone who cares the rear splash guards are debossed in the same font as the passenger dash so any viynls that fit the dash debossing will also fits these.