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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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Here's some before and after of my rig so far. Getting ready for Moab!
Got My Rails On-dadsxjbefore1.jpgstock last October

Got My Rails On-rockrails-015.jpgrails & roof rack last Sunday

Got My Rails On-rockrails018.jpgso far
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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What are those AJ's?

Either way they look good. Any chance we can get an install writeup?
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Yes, they're AJ's. Super Sliders, weigh about 47 lbs each. Bolted to the pinch seam and welded to the uniframe.
I didn't take a lot of detailed pics, but I can do a write-up Tuesday if you want.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by danwho
Yes, they're AJ's. Super Sliders, weigh about 47 lbs each. Bolted to the pinch seam and welded to the uniframe.
I didn't take a lot of detailed pics, but I can do a write-up Tuesday if you want.
If you feel up to it, the forum needs as many good informational writeups as possible.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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looks great. i was thinking about getting some rock rails soon and those seem decent
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeWI
looks great. i was thinking about getting some rock rails soon and those seem decent
If you just do trails they may not be worth the expense, but if you do even minor rock-crawling, they will pay for themselves. All it takes is coming down hard on your doors one time and the repair cost is more than rails.

I was out 2 Sundays ago in a buddy's XJ, with brand new rails and when going over the second pile we tipped sideways into the rails, pivoted off and kept going. The rails saved the rig from considerable damage and getting stuck. The Super Sliders (they stick out from the body 2-3") can prevent much rock rash. Well worth the price.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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looking nice!
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Now you just need some rocks to slide them on for a break-in run.
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