Nov 11, 2022
TK1215
Last edited by a moderator:
Nov 11, 2022
Rank II
SJ BroncNov 11, 2022
Rank V
BostonBadlandsNov 11, 2022
Rank II
SJ BroncNov 11, 2022
Rank III
MaddSkillzzzNov 11, 2022
Member 2541 Jerry
14UNov 11, 2022
Rank V
BostonBadlandsNov 11, 2022
SJ BroncMabbet. They looked good on-line, the install video was straightforward, and Jason Wang (name?), who corresponds on-line regarding their products, was very responsive when people reported that the bolts were showing signs of rust soon after installation. He offered to replace them free of charge, and said that their next shipments would include the upgraded fittings. I messaged him my home address (on the other site), and received a package of new fittings in about a half-month from China.
Which flaps are you going with?
Rank 0
KeMoCoJul 11, 2023
What does everyone thing of these? Super easy to put on / take off.
Rank V
BostonBadlandsJul 11, 2023
How good are they at keeping rocks and mud off the sides of your Bronco?
Rank 0
KeMoCoJul 15, 2023
So far, so good. My first experience was combining them (iAG steps) with Mabbet, and I noticed a significant drop in road grime. Then the Mabbets started breaking, and I was driving with the iAG steps alone for a few months of New England winter driving. (Our winter was a bit slushy, but not particularly severe.)
My daily drive now has the iAG steps and the RokBlokz Extra long Sasquatch mudflaps, and between the two, very little comes off the road to the truck sides.
I can get the iAGs on and off in under ten minutes now. I replaced the four (eight total, both sides) button-top bolts which required an allen wrench with a hex-top bolt which I an ratchet faster. Maybe I'll use my drill.
iAG customer service is superb. The foam padding which goes in the four "stirrup" brackets got kind of ratty, and they sent me replacements pronto. I also bent a threaded stud that secures one of the four end brackets. I asked for a replacement and a spare: they sent me five! Immediately, too. I noticed that the female threaded liner which the "stirrup" brackets are bolted to are beginning to lose their hold. I'll connect with iAG, see what they have to suggest for a fix. Maybe LokTite Red.
I fully recommend the iAG steps. Just remember--they are not sliders. But for vehicle access, they're great. You simply must remove them before doing any serious off-roading. Incidentally, I have devised a special tie-down for them on my TrailRax TRMR roof(w)rack.
Rank V
BostonBadlandsJul 16, 2023
Thanks for the info. Very helpful. I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the IAG steps. I don't plan on doing extreme off roading but I am tired of wearing out my seat bolster. I think I'll also get the mini mud flaps from IAG and see how well they keep mud etc. off my Bronco.
Rank 0
aggiedrew08Aug 18, 2023
Rank V
BostonBadlandsAug 19, 2023
Rank II
ToddGreenAug 20, 2023
On Bronco6G somebody in Massachusetts is selling the smaller pair-per-door set, new in box. Go to Sellers Market
I bought mine last year when they were new, and people started reporting rust issues. iAG answered (on Bronco6G, if I recall) and offered to replace them. I stayed with mine, but rust did affect the (bolt) receiving inserts in the middle brackets--the ones that are right under the doors. I called iAG about that, and they offered to replace the steps immediately. They arrived two days later!
Went on nice and easy. I'll pay more attention to not over-torking those bolts.
You must log in or register to post here.