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Steps Compatible with Rock Rails

BitterBronco
Dec 02, 2021

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Dec 02, 2021

Hey all!

I have a 2 door Squatched Badlands on order. I’m hearing a lot of chatter about how many rocks the 35” wheels kick back. I’m trying to find some running boards to offer a step and some protection to the paint on my doors but I don’t want to sacrifice the rock rails.

anyone know of an aftermarket product that is compatible with the rock rails? Or, since the rock rails cover the mounting points, provide rock rail protection/support while covering that flange?

i think the bottom flange looks unfinished so I’m trying to find the right solution
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Dec 02, 2021

#1
Go Rhino D6 are what I got for my Badlands. Also, ZROADZ has rock slider steps. Go Rhino was half the price and I couldn’t notice a big difference worth the extra money.
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BitterBronco

Rank III

Dec 03, 2021

#2
Can the Rhino D6 attach to the existing Rock Rail that I ordered on my Black Diamond? Love the Big tires and big suspension, but my wife does have a little trouble getting in(and yes, I want her in)!

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Dec 03, 2021

#3
Sacrifice the rock rails. They aren't really true rock rails, they are pinch weld covers, and only roughly useful as sliders...... Truly useful rock rails will be welded or attached to the frame, not the body and extend out farther as a bash/pivot point for the vehicle.
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ResidualGenius

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Dec 03, 2021

#4
Chaos
Sacrifice the rock rails. They aren't really true rock rails, they are pinch weld covers, and only roughly useful as sliders...... Truly useful rock rails will be welded or attached to the frame, not the body and extend out farther as a bash/pivot point for the vehicle.

Are you thinking of those plastic "trail armor rocker panel covers"? Those certainly are not "rock rails". The Ford "Rock Rails" that come on the Badlands are $600 on the Ford Accessories site. Those damn well better be useful rock rails for that price. Just trying to clarify, you may be correct since I haven't actually laid hands on one yet. Cheers.
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ResidualGenius

Rank III

Dec 03, 2021

#5
Yes...I got the Ford Rock Rails that I am hoping are useful as rock rails.

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Dec 03, 2021

#6
BitterBronco
Hey all!

I have a 2 door Squatched Badlands on order. I’m hearing a lot of chatter about how many rocks the 35” wheels kick back. I’m trying to find some running boards to offer a step and some protection to the paint on my doors but I don’t want to sacrifice the rock rails.

anyone know of an aftermarket product that is compatible with the rock rails? Or, since the rock rails cover the mounting points, provide rock rail protection/support while covering that flange?

i think the bottom flange looks unfinished so I’m trying to find the right solution

If you want to protect the paint, get a pair of mud flaps for the front tires. I saw a video on YT of a guy who bought a pair for $20 and used some self-taping screws to attach them to the inner fender. They looked fine and a much better value than the $50-$450 options on the Ford site. YMMV.
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BuckYeah

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Dec 03, 2021

#7
WhiskeyCity
Are you thinking of those plastic "trail armor rocker panel covers"? Those certainly are not "rock rails". The Ford "Rock Rails" that come on the Badlands are $600 on the Ford Accessories site. Those damn well better be useful rock rails for that price. Just trying to clarify, you may be correct since I haven't actually laid hands on one yet. Cheers.
The Ford only covers the pinch weld and is NOT attached to the frame at all as @Chaos said. They are simple a cosmetic addition with minimal protection added not true rock rails at all
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Dec 03, 2021

#8
WhiskeyCity
Are you thinking of those plastic "trail armor rocker panel covers"? Those certainly are not "rock rails". The Ford "Rock Rails" that come on the Badlands are $600 on the Ford Accessories site. Those damn well better be useful rock rails for that price. Just trying to clarify, you may be correct since I haven't actually laid hands on one yet. Cheers.
No, I am not talking about the plastic pinch well covers. Ford's rock rails that come standard on the badlands and black diamond are really just metal pinch weld covers and more for looks than real off road usefulness.
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Dec 03, 2021

#9
WhiskeyCity
Are you thinking of those plastic "trail armor rocker panel covers"? Those certainly are not "rock rails". The Ford "Rock Rails" that come on the Badlands are $600 on the Ford Accessories site. Those damn well better be useful rock rails for that price. Just trying to clarify, you may be correct since I haven't actually laid hands on one yet. Cheers.
Ford rock rails are not true rock rails. They attach to the pinch welds/body and do not attach to frame so as someone earlier said, it will protect you somewhat on sliding against rocks but not a true rock rail where it will fully protect. Source: I currently drive my black diamond 2 door with the rock rails from Ford.
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Dec 03, 2021

#10
Hkak45
Ford rock rails are not true rock rails. They attach to the pinch welds/body and do not attach to frame so as someone earlier said, it will protect you somewhat on sliding against rocks but not a true rock rail where it will fully protect. Source: I currently drive my black diamond 2 door with the rock rails from Ford.
Exactly, they are not completely useless or anything, just really depends on how seriously you plan to rock crawl. I like the clean, simple look. But their effectiveness will come into question in the boulders.
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Dec 03, 2021

#11
Chaos
Exactly, they are not completely useless or anything, just really depends on how seriously you plan to rock crawl. I like the clean, simple look. But their effectiveness will come into question in the boulders.
Exactly! I will say that my stock BD 2 door flings rocks like crazy at my doors when driving dirt roads so rock rails from Ford does not protect much against that. I am ordering mud flaps to protect me when doors are off
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Dec 03, 2021

#12
BitterBronco
Hey all!

I have a 2 door Squatched Badlands on order. I’m hearing a lot of chatter about how many rocks the 35” wheels kick back. I’m trying to find some running boards to offer a step and some protection to the paint on my doors but I don’t want to sacrifice the rock rails.

anyone know of an aftermarket product that is compatible with the rock rails? Or, since the rock rails cover the mounting points, provide rock rail protection/support while covering that flange?

i think the bottom flange looks unfinished so I’m trying to find the right solution

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Dec 03, 2021

#13
RockSlideEngineering.com

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Dec 03, 2021

#14
Chaos
Exactly, they are not completely useless or anything, just really depends on how seriously you plan to rock crawl. I like the clean, simple look. But their effectiveness will come into question in the boulders.
Makes it a nice clean look for the Mall and grocery store LOL
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Dec 04, 2021

#15
https://www.archetyperacing.com/product-page/ar-stirrup
Broncadonk MKG

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Dec 04, 2021

#16
Cornwelltoolman
https://www.archetyperacing.com/product-page/ar-stirrup
I pre-ordered and I’m waiting on them as we speak! The gentleman who runs AR seems like a great guy. Plus I didn’t want full running boards to begin with, so these were perfect for me.
BuckYeah

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Dec 04, 2021

#17
THIS is why I'm not sweating the long wait ahead of me. I can watch everyone spend their money and try things out and then offer their opinions of how effective their purchases are. :P
Chris here. I drive a Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and automatic transmission.
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Dec 04, 2021

#18
BuckYeah
THIS is why I'm not sweating the long wait ahead of me. I can watch everyone spend their money and try things out and then offer their opinions of how effective their purchases are. :p
BINGO!! I'll wait for my Bronco how I ordered it (MIC) and will watch all the first offs and what works and doesn't work
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BuckYeah

Rank V

Dec 04, 2021

#19
Coach1
RockSlideEngineering.com
installed them this week and as on my Jeep I Love them
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