Dec 29, 2021
I have Ace Engineering sliders on my JK and love how they've held up over the years. I asked Ace if they were coming out with a Bronco version but they are still in R&D phase.:confused:
While trying to find a reasonable option for rocker protection and even a slight step to assist with entry (wife, g-kids), I found the Go Rhino site (https://www.gorhino.com/Dominator-D6). I ordered the D6 version. The steps attach the same way the rocker guards did on my Bronco (pinchpoint/body mounted). The instructions state about 1 hour to install.....I got the rocker guards removed and brackets installed in that time! The installation of the sliders is a bit more challenging to do single-handed; I stopped where I was until I had my son assist the next day.
I was a little concerned with potential damage to the product due to the exterior box being ripped when it was delivered. Once I pulled the sliders out, I noted they are protected/wrapped quite well, no damage was noted on the actual sliders
2 takeaways:
1. READ the instructions and don't jump ahead. It's not rocket science but you might need to go back/loosen bolts up if you jump too far ahead.
2. run the bolts through the bracket threads PRIOR to trying to install. A few threads were tight and needed a quick run-through with the bolt. It doesn't help to find a tight thread when trying to get the bolt started when underneath the vehicle, trying to hold the slider up and the bracket upright, with just one hand. ;)
It'll take time to do a true evaluation but so far, I'm pleased. The step has helped with ingress/egress, I've found it easier to use the dash grab handles now due to the alignment of entry (used to A pillar handles). For <$550, it's a feasible starting point; I can assess later if I'm willing to jump to the $2k range or what is more available in the market then.
I've seen a lot of concern/griping about mounting to the pinch-point and body vs the frame. I saw one review (of multiple sliders/rocker guards on the market) explain that most companies are staying away from frame mount as Ford has filled the frames with a filler for road dampening noise purposes and running wires throughout. Ford's rocker guards that came on the BD/BL attaches to the same points and they're saying it's strong enough to sustain protection...take it with a grain of salt...
Hopefully this will answer some of the questions out there.
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While trying to find a reasonable option for rocker protection and even a slight step to assist with entry (wife, g-kids), I found the Go Rhino site (https://www.gorhino.com/Dominator-D6). I ordered the D6 version. The steps attach the same way the rocker guards did on my Bronco (pinchpoint/body mounted). The instructions state about 1 hour to install.....I got the rocker guards removed and brackets installed in that time! The installation of the sliders is a bit more challenging to do single-handed; I stopped where I was until I had my son assist the next day.
I was a little concerned with potential damage to the product due to the exterior box being ripped when it was delivered. Once I pulled the sliders out, I noted they are protected/wrapped quite well, no damage was noted on the actual sliders
2 takeaways:
1. READ the instructions and don't jump ahead. It's not rocket science but you might need to go back/loosen bolts up if you jump too far ahead.
2. run the bolts through the bracket threads PRIOR to trying to install. A few threads were tight and needed a quick run-through with the bolt. It doesn't help to find a tight thread when trying to get the bolt started when underneath the vehicle, trying to hold the slider up and the bracket upright, with just one hand. ;)
It'll take time to do a true evaluation but so far, I'm pleased. The step has helped with ingress/egress, I've found it easier to use the dash grab handles now due to the alignment of entry (used to A pillar handles). For <$550, it's a feasible starting point; I can assess later if I'm willing to jump to the $2k range or what is more available in the market then.
I've seen a lot of concern/griping about mounting to the pinch-point and body vs the frame. I saw one review (of multiple sliders/rocker guards on the market) explain that most companies are staying away from frame mount as Ford has filled the frames with a filler for road dampening noise purposes and running wires throughout. Ford's rocker guards that came on the BD/BL attaches to the same points and they're saying it's strong enough to sustain protection...take it with a grain of salt...
Hopefully this will answer some of the questions out there.
(fwd about 1 min in)
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