Hey Eddie I just wanted to thank you for this great install video! It helped me prep for the install and made the actual installation a piece of cake. I really appreciate the effort you put into this and ALL your videos. So professional and such a great help! Thanks again and please keep the amazing videos coming my brother!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Kirk Wohler awesome - so glad to hear it 😎

I love this video. This is one of the most accurate depictions of how any install I attempt goes. You meet a challenge at every step and it never goes as planned.

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad you found our video to be informative 😎

Finally, someone that cleans the vehicle before installing a new part...

I don't own a jeep yet. Planning to get on for my 60th birthday. In the meantime I come to watch your Awsome Videos !

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome :)

Great video. I am waiting for my LoD JL sliders to be delivered, and when they are I’ll use this video for the install. Educational AND entertaining!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad that we could be of help :)

Great timing. I'm waiting on my LOD bumpers and rock sliders to arrive this week. Thanks for the tutorial, should makes things go easier.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear our video will be able to help you out :)

After deciding these are what I wanted from seeing this video, I re-watched it to assist with the install. Thanks for the help!

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear that our video was helpful to you :)

I like LoD stuff. I had their front bumper on my JK for 7 yrs. the finish held up well and it was a very strong bumper. I have been looking at their sliders too. They look great and seem to go on pretty easy...

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LoD makes quality products for sure and right here in the USA :)

Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for making them.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

We're so glad to hear it :)

Great install vid! I have the JCR classic sliders on my JLU. Similar look but mount different. They did great in Moab this year, took a beating

You’re very professional. Great videos and content.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we're glad to hear you enjoy our videos.

I installed these as my first mod. Took me about 2 hrs by my self. They are Tough tough tough ! And a nice little step for shorty.

@peji911

4 жыл бұрын

Did you have to drill too?

Those rock sliders are awesome now I want some. Great install video.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

As always, love your install videos!!

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

More than anything I'm jealous of the size of your garage and all the tools in it!!!!!!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL - to be fair, it's taken a long time to get this garage and the tools inside of it.

This may be the best DIY video ever made.

@wayalife

7 ай бұрын

Truly humbled that you would say as much, thank you.

Such a helpful video, clear and well done. And I love how your music is easy on the ears, cheers!

@wayalife

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

It looks really good. I like it.

I have these same rockers on my JK..I had to drill and tap new holes. Looks like they made install a lot more simple!!! Thank goodness...mine was a pain

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I installed a set on my JK's back in the day as well and they did take a bit more work. These are way easier.

Could Not be a better Video on Opening a Box .... Awesome Job! 😃

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Thanks :)

As always great editing and video! Still looking forward to that garage tour! You have my dream garage!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Thanks - we just have so many videos that we need to get done first.

I’m installing different sliders on a Gladiator and have to remove the body bolts to install. It’s been an incredible amount of effort to remove them without snapping one due to the loctite. Seeing you just spin them loose made me super jealous. My stubby Milwaukee doesn’t have enough so it’s 100 times back and forth with a socket wrench.

@wayalife

2 жыл бұрын

Bummer to hear you're having problems. Hope all goes well.

Grate widow and tips ,, love watching them ,, keep it coming 🍻

Great job. Thanks for the video 👍

Petting the dog is a important step for assembly the rockguard! ;) By the way, you make a great job anytime! :D

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Yes it is :)

Looks Great. Keep up the good work . The music is pretty darn good.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL! Glad you liked it :)

Oh my god, when you opened that, I thought it was a rats nest or something! LoD is one hell of a brand though, I love their products. I installed a rocker guard similar to that on my TJ. My factory Rubicon rocker panel was bending up the body and actually made a significant crease. Not noticeable, very small, but installing some frame mounted ones sure helped. Hoping to get a JL Rubicon soon. Your guys' videos motivate me to keep building my tj! Thanks and keep up the good work!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! I'm not gonna lie, trying to get LoD parts out of their boxes is kind of a pain. But, everything came out lookin good.

@bscotteggers5413

5 жыл бұрын

I have LoD signature series on my JKU sport. They are indeed a pain to get out but no worries about shipping and the things are built like a tank.

Still the best JL content out there 🤙🏻

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We really do appreciate it.

Just ordered mine. Almost made the mistake of getting some body mounted sliders. These are a good price for frame mounted. Thanks for the install video. Hopefully I dont have to move those washers but if I do I now know how to fix the problem as well as the torque specs. Another great video!

@wayalife

7 ай бұрын

Happy to know that our video was helpful to you 😎

Always great vids for install. Thanks

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Looking great👍👍👍

Looks nice! Will have to consider. Girlfriend would love a little step and I surely like the much more secure frame mount! Thank you for the videos!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

The step really is handy and being frame mounted, it really is a hell of a lot stronger.

@AcydDrop

5 жыл бұрын

Trust me, we gf's (or at least this one) love the step! BF is 6'2" I'm 5'1" haha. As far as I'm concerned rocker = step.

You make it look so easy in most of your videos. Glad to see that you are human after all!

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

LOL - nobody's perfect 😁

Nice, they look awesome!!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

They look good! I recently installed a bumper that required some drilling and was victim of hot sharp shrapnel metal pieces as well so i know your pain haha!

Best JL channel on you tube by far

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we're truly flattered that you say as much.

Just discovered your channel yesterday. LOVE IT! You actually post mistakes, issues, etc. That's awesome for us. I'm thinking of buying my first Jeep so I have a few questions. 1. How much in after market products do you think you've spent? 2. Any strategies for saving gas. I read they are guzzlers. 3. Are you a mechanic? You have a huge garage and many vehicles. I am horrible with this sort of stuff and it makes to nervous to buy and install parts.

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found our channel! I you haven't done so already, we'd be grateful if you could please subscribe to it. Regarding your questions: 1. We've done a lot since posting this video and where we're at now would probably set you back about $15k or more. 2. Stick with factory size tires and run all terrain tires or street type tires. The bigger you go the more you'll burn and the more aggressive the tread, the more rolling resistance you'll have as well. 3. I am not a mechanic but I have been working on Jeeps for well over 20 years. Like you, I once was new to all this stuff and you only learn by doing.

Maybe I never noticed it in prior videos, but my opinion of you just jumped up a few notches after noticing the Trump sign in the background! 😉

Aaaayyyy new videeooo. It’s a good day

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear our videos make for a good day :)

Awesome have a great day

A good company always cares about their packaging...I deal with a lot of manufacturers and its amazing how many will ship 100k worth of material in cardboard versus plywood crates

Great videos!!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I personally would leave the decorative plates off. Looks like they would hold mud and rocks that might fly out on the highway and break someone’s windshield. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Wow! easy install!! They look great. Pro Tip: When you are pushing your ratchet you might want to keep your hand open and push with your palm and without closing your fist around it. That way incase the ratchet slips you won't kill your knuckles! ;-)

New style, editing, and sound effects.... Sustain

Awesome my brother 👍

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Yooo I love that LeoDan beat u had man look out for my raza bro👊🏽✊🏾much love💪🏽

Love your videos (&jl) sooo much! I sure hope all of that packaging crap at the beginning is biodegradable. Sheesh! 😄👍 Getting the materials to build your DIY top hoist for my Willys today...wish me luck! 🙂

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

LOL - so glad to hear you enjoy our videos and good luck to you :)

great video !! & i'm surprised about how you organize your tools and equipment!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! It's the only way to know where everything is when you need it :)

Those rocker guards are definitely a major upgrade.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Especially from the factory set. :)

Another awesome video. I noticed you have every tool imaginable. Are you a mechanic by trade? Can't wait to get my JL. It will be my first jeep ever.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Nah, I've just been doing this for well over 20 years now. I've just added to the collection as the need arose. I think you'll love your new JL :)

The factory slider are good show pieces, I like the clean look. they didn't made it frame mounted to save weight I guess, they are really quite light.

Holy shit. The new design of the frame rail and body mounts allowed for a 100% bolt-on installation. JL strikes again as being exceptionally mod-friendly. EDIT: I didn't wait for the passenger side...so 99% bolt-on. lol

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Technically, you don't really need that one bolt on the passenger side - well, unless you know you'll be beating on these sliders like I know we well. :)

@adamaustin3373

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife yea on my JK I had to drill and tap new holes on both sides!!! They made it a lot easier to install on the JL

Eddie, I installed LoD Signature Rock rails today. Thank you for your video. Followed your guidance and made the whole process much easier. The instructions for LoD leave something to be desired. I notice in your after photos that you have a black trim piece on the exposed pinch seam. What is that? Is that another piece that can be installed? Did you paint it? Looks great. I would like to do the same. Please let me know what you used. Thanks. Really appreciate your channel and all of your guidance.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear our video was helpful to you. The black trim was just some black vinyl. You can buy it on a roll on Amazon. However, I have painted the trim on my white JK and it worked out great too.

Just found your channel ( can’t stop watching your content). Really looking to getting into a jeep JL 2 door wrangler with a soft top ( like the ability to remove the rear windows and not the entire top in order to give my dogs access to some wind). I’m switching from my vw vanagon ( time for 4WD) . My current dilema is the only roof rack that has seriously caught my attanetion has been the LOD destroyer sliding rack. I’ve noticed they don’t make these for the 2 door and I am wondering if you know if a similar roof rack exist.

@wayalife

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you enjoy our videos. Regarding roof racks, it's tough as there really isn't a whole lot out there for a 2-door.

I like your unboxing😂

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL - thank you :)

Great video the LOD rocker guards look beefy. Your trans cross member looks a little beat up not as bad as LiteBrites JL but im sure you will be doing a replacement video in the near future.

Hey Eddie, thanks for a great video. Can you do a pro and con between these LOD sliders and the Evo ones you have now. I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

I might be able to do that but I can tell you that both are good rock sliders. The EVO's sit higher up and that's a good thing but they're a lot more work to install and you have to drill into the body. The LOD's sit lower but they do mount onto the frame and are easier to install.

Great video as always. Did you happen to see the Ace Engineering ones? I bought some for my wife’s JL but I like that this install doesn’t require totally removing the body mount bolts. Any thoughts on an install that requires removing the body bolts vs this type of install?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I have no experience with their sliders and don't really know how they bolt up. That being said, I would think that removing the body mount bolts shouldn't be an issue so long as you tighten them back to torque spec. As far as the sliders go, so long as most of the load is being supported by the frame, you should be good there as well.

First off, I love your videos and I find them very informative. I was wondering about the pinch seam. The factory rockguards seem to close them somewhat to the elements, so I was thinking if adding a cover of some sorts along the seam would be good to cover against possible rust forming? I live in Iceland and I will be doing quite a bit of driving in snow and on glacial mountain trails, the air will be salty near the coastline (obviously) so having that exposed seam would not be good if it opens the car to rusting.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, I've always found the factory rocker guards catch rocks and mud that sit in between the two. In fact, you can see some of it in this video and that's after me trying my hardest to hose it out. If anything, I think you'd be better off without it on. With that said, if you look at the last scenes of this video, the pinch seams are black. I applied a strip of vinyl wrap along the edge and folded it up the back side. If you shrink it in place with a heat gun, it'll give a good seal and that might help you out.

@Travcity1

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife hi, can you tell me what type of vinyl wrap you used?

Another great vid. My first impression here is that the Rubicon sliders are much more fragile than I had originally thought. I'm not planning to do any rock crawling so I bought a set of Roam Offroad's Armor Sidesteps. From what you've shown me, these side steps actually look like better protection than the Rubicon rock rails. Of course they aren't even close to the protection offered by the LoDs. Speaking of the LoDs. I'm curious to see how well those allen key'ed screws hold up when they get scraped across the rocks. Will they shear off at all?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

The side trim is more cosmetic than anything. You could easily remove them for serious play or replace them if they get too beat up. Most trail hits happen directly underneath or on the side so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. That being said, if we jack ours up, you can be sure to see it here on this channel :)

That's exactly how I wrap my wife's Christmas presents!! 🤣🤣😈

Love your install vids. Liked this right up until you had to break out with the pneumatic drill.

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

LOL - it's what I had handy :)

Good looking sliders! I wonder how those bolt heads on the bottom of the frame rail will hold up.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Time will tell for sure. I'm guessing they do it this way now because so many people like to color match the trim to the body of their Jeep. Fortunately, most of the hits we see are either on the very bottom of the sliders or directly on the side of them. Either way, if we jack them up, you'll be sure to see it here on this channel :)

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, just re-read your post and a bit more carefully this time and what I can tell you is that they'll hold up about as well as the factory bolts have held up on our JK. Over the last 11+ years, they've taken a beating and I have had to file the sides of the bolts down to make them usable but, they are still usable. A couple are just now getting thin enough that I'll most likely replace them but, that is after a lot of abuse. Needless to say, I'm not too worried about them.

Edie! Amazing video thanks for the instructions. Can you please share what you used to cover the body seam? Looks like you have some sort of black body seam cover.. Not sure if you purchased that separately or it came with the sliders?? Also do you think these will work with the Ecodiesel Rubicon? Thanks in advance and greetings from Arizona :D

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they would work on a diesel and the cover is just black vinyl that I bought and applied to the seam.

Great video! Love these rocker guards - are you going to put a skid plate system on? BTW - great looking dog.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of skid plate systems as they tend to be way too big, way too heavy, retain way too much heat and make it difficult to service your Jeep or at least, not without having to do a lot of work first. If the bolt heads get jacked up, they're near impossible to remove too. This is all from first hand experience and dealing with other peoples Jeeps over the years. For me, I have found the factory skids to be more than adequate. Sure, they get beat up but I have yet to have one fail on me on any of the 4 JK's I've owned and over the last 11+ years. What I do want is some kind of protection for the transmission if only because the cooler lines are so exposed - that is a real problem for me. Oil pan protection would be nice too but not as critical.

Great video. Just a couple comments: 1) it shouldn't be necessary to loosen the body bolt. I had trouble getting the sliders on over the body bolt washers, but I called LoD and they advised rocking the sliders back and forth and it worked. Those big body bolts are very hard to loosen and can break if you're not very careful. 2) This is WAY easier to do with two people.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

If you say so. I may just be new to all this Jeep stuff but I'm pretty sure I tried just about everything prior to loosening up the body mount bolts. That being said, a second set of hands will always make any install a lot easier.

@jmcdtucson

5 жыл бұрын

Haha. I'm sure you're right. Just wanted to point out to noobs like me that rocking it would be something to try before committing to loosening those bolts.

@jeffreywilliamson4863

11 ай бұрын

I wondered if just a very slight turn on the bolt and then a prybar to move the washer into position might work. Breaking that bolt scares me, as I would hate to have to start cutting holes in my new Jeep.

Do you have pinch seam covers installed? In the install portion of the video I see bare white on the pinch seam but at the end it looks like it's covered up with a black pinch seam cover.

@nathanbritton1019

5 жыл бұрын

wayalife.com/showthread.php/54558-BLACKED-OUT-JL-Wrangler-Pinch-Seams I was wondering the same. And then I found this article they posted. They used black vinyl.

As always this another great video. If you have the time I have a few JLU questions. After a recent JLU Rubicon test drive I found myself disappointed with the soft steering and handling. Will the lift with steering mods correct this or have I aged too much since my 1995 Wrangler to appreciate this ride?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

What you might be feeling is the electric assist steering that the JL's have. It's different for sure but something you'd not only get use to.

Eddie, great video. I’m installing mine as soon as they show up. A few questions: Did you worry about breaking the body mount bolts? Plenty of videos to indicate that may be an issue. Name/manufacturer the touch up paint you use. Amazon? Right angle drill - manufacturer - model. Keep up the great videos.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure what people have been doing to break body mount bolts but as you can see in this video, I had no issues. The touch up paint I use is amzn.to/2Y67iVM The right angle drill is an old Harbor Freight air drill I got maybe 20 years ago. I would recommend something more like this now. amzn.to/2Nb3HF3

Appreciate your videos so much. How important would you say that hole you had to drill on the passenger side is? For now these will primarily be a step for my wife, I just feel like I might as well get something good on there the first time to future-proof it.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

It's not critical especially if you're just using it as a step but definitely something I would make time to do sooner or later.

Nice Install, they look good. I noticed on toward the end of you video that it looks like you painted the along pinch seam black and filled the holes in with painted bolts. Nice Finishing touch! Great Video.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, I blacked out the pinch seams and you can see more pics of it here: jlwrangler.com/showthread.php?1998-BLACKED-OUT-JL-Wrangler-Pinch-Seams

@thegoodwood.71

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife I was thinking the same thing .

@MichaelEldridge73

5 жыл бұрын

The blacked out pinch seams are a great touch. Well done!

Nice install. Just wondering with all the after market parts you're putting on, what are you doing with the OEM parts? Building another JL maybe?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! The possibility is there.

Eddie, what are your thoughts on 'rock sliders' that mount to the large body bolts? I purchased the JCR sliders and found that they mount to two of the three body bolts on each side of my gladiator. I'm super nervous about messing with those bolts. I've read too many scary stories about them not being heated properly before removal ect... Did I make a mistake?? I have held off from installing so far. I plan to go to the jeep dealer to do it.

@wayalife

Жыл бұрын

There is some truth to what you've heard and I have personally seen where the bolts can break during removal.

Hey what's up love the videos I just had a question you don't think thread lock is necessary for a job like this

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. No need for thread lock. At least, I've never seen a need for it on something like this in over 20 years of running sliders like this.

Just curious - Did you ever find that you needed to install those 2 optional bolts to the rear of the sliders? Sliders look great and they seem to be holding up well. Any negatives? Only drilling into a new frame but strength helps keep other things from having problems. A big thank you and great job to Cindy and yourself

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Nope, never needed them.

Ahh Milwaukee!

Whats your opinion on the Aires or Rock Ridge powered side steps? I currently have them on my rubicon just for ease of use when getting in, and for my parents to also make it just that more easier on my 2 inch lifted JL Rubi with 37's

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Clearly, you bought them to satisfy a need and unless there's something about them that you're not happy with, it shouldn't matter what I might think of them.

Looks great with the rocker guards! I’m ordering a new JLU Rubicon shortly And had an unrelated question: Did you, or are you currently, having any of the steering issues I see reported on KZread and the forums? Dead spots, or drifting? Thanks

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

What I can tell you is that we currently have over 12,000 miles on our JL Wrangler and have never experienced whatever it is you've been seeing on the internet.

I noticed you vinyl wrapped the bottom portion, I think that’s so smart. I am 100% going to order these sliders, how have they held up since having them and using them?

@wayalife

Жыл бұрын

The sliders hold up well and do a great job of protecting your Jeep. That said, if you play on really tough rocks, the bolts and facia plates will get beat up. Not that big of a deal but something to be aware of.

Great video! I'm going to assume that all of the OEM bolts on the JL are metric. Why do aftermarket vendors insist on using SAE hardware? It's annoying!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Metric bolts are more expensive. In many cases, a LOT more expensive.

I thought the hardest part of my LoD bumper install was actually getting everything out of the box.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Me too.

We were debating on a set of these for our JLU Rubi but not anymore they're nice, thanks again! Just curious, do you think it it's worth it to just drill that one bolt you left off and be done with it, or do you think they're going to be solid enough without it? But holy sh!t crap that packaging lol.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

We plan on testing them out for a bit to see if the last 2 bolts are necessary. If it becomes apparent that they're needed, we'll do a follow-up video to explain why. But for now, it looks like things should be fine without them.

@GTGenVoodoo

5 жыл бұрын

I also have them installed on my Jlu. I was a bit surprised having to drill the frame. The hole he shows is the hardest of the 3 to drill. I also used longer bolts for the flag nuts and dressed up the welds for a better fit like it says some may have to do.

Hey Eddie. I love your videos and always have since I bought my JKU 3 years ago. This past weekend we added a JLU to our fleet. On my JKU I welded a set of EVO sliders right to the frame. I didn’t bat an eye as the JKU is 5 years old and out of its warranty. However, the JLU is brand new and I’m a bit hesitant to weld to the frame due to warranty concerns. I couldn’t help but notice that you also welded to your JKU frame, but went with bolt on sliders for your JLU. Was this for warranty concerns as well or did you just prefer to go with a bolt on slider this time? Thanks for the videos!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

We went with bolt on because that's all that's available right now. That being said, unlike the JK before where there weren't too many decent options, the JL made it possible to make a really nice bolt on kit. Even EVO is making a bolt on kit because of it.

@OurJourneyProject

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks again!

Since you have had these sliders for a while, have you found it necessary to go back and drill the 2 optional holes for the self tapping bolts? @16:55

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Nope, can't say that I've seen any need for the extra bolts.

Question? What did you use to cover the body holes ? It looks like a vinyl or something thanks great video.

@wayalife

2 жыл бұрын

I used black vinyl.

@Therealhomeinspectionauthority

2 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife Thank you for quick response, got a link to where you got it?

Great video. Have the same rails coming next week. I too have a white jlur and the pinch seems have to be covered up. How is the vinyl holding up? From one shot it looked like you wrapped a screw also or was it black? If you have a vid of installing the vinyl I would love to see. I have also found black metal strips that screw on to cover the area for around $85. Considered plastic dip too.

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

The vinyl is holding up great but I have painted the trim on my JK in the past. There's no way I would pay $85 just to black them out.

@mwhit972

3 жыл бұрын

I may give the vinyl a shot. Looks like the curved edges might be a pain. Did you wrap the backside of seam as well?

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, sure did. :)

Great video, I'm surprised LOD doesn't supply lock washers with their hardware.

@wayalife

3 ай бұрын

Not sure why they would be needed but, okay.

How have these rockers held up? Have they helped prevent damage to the rocker area as well as the pinch seams?

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have them anymore as we're testing out something else but they held up great and a friend is still using them today.

Follow up question Just watched your Crazy Flex video. Would love to get that some day. Noticed that you no longer have the LoD Signature Rock rails on the vehicle. Any reason that you swapped them out and went with something different? Or, is this a different vehicle?

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Just testing out products like we always do. The LoD sliders are great.

Where did you find the torque specks for the body mount bolts on the JL? Everything I have seen shows 80 ft lbs.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like none of what you've been seeing comes from FCA. I'm using their specs that I got from them and have posted here on my forum jlwrangler.com/showthread.php?1167-TORQUE-SPECS-JL-WRANGLER-Reference-Guide&p=12862&posted=1#post12862

Great video, I have to ask ... In your opinion, how do these hold up to abuse compared to the Evo Sliders you replaced them with? Thank you!

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

They held up well. I would still be running them too if it weren't for the fact that I like to try new stuff.

@greygoose4x46

3 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife thank you! I really appreciate the reply

Hey Eddie, what did you think of these vs the EVO sliders you run now?

@wayalife

3 жыл бұрын

Personally, I think the EVO sliders look a lot nicer but being that these are frame mounted, they're stronger and can take more abuse.

How long did it take for you to receive the LOD rock sliders? I just ordered the Destroyer rock sliders. Been 2 weeks and still hasn’t shipped.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

I think it took longer than that for us. But, it was well worth the wait.

Are you concerned about the exposed bolt heads on the bottom of the frame? Seems like they will easily get hung up, or damaged on rocks.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

What I can tell you is that they'll hold up about as well as the factory bolts have held up on our JK. Over the last 11+ years, they've taken a beating and I have had to file the sides of the bolts down to make them usable but, they are still usable. A couple are just now getting thin enough that I'll most likely replace them but, that is after a lot of abuse. Needless to say, I'm not too worried about them. As far as getting hung up goes, they shouldn't any more than the transfer case skid bar.

Hello Eddie, I purchased a set of LOD Destroyers rock sliders and I watched your video on how to install them. What is the make of your right angle drill? Also, what kind of drill bit are you using, I know that it is a 9/16 but I am not sure what kind to buy to install mine. Make of cutting oil would be appreciated as well. Have a nice day!

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

Claude Perrault you need to get a drill bit made to cut through metal. You should be able to get one at Lowe’s or Home Depot. The drill really isn’t necessary but you should be able to get one from Harbor Freight for cheap. You will need a good compressor though.

@claudeperrault4164

5 жыл бұрын

Wayalife Thank you Eddie!

Two questions< 1. can you complete the installation without drilling the chassis? 2. Is there enough space on top of the slider to step on it? (you kindda mention it but I cannot see if it is a tight fit or enough to step on) Would like to add if snow will accumulate on top as to prevent you from stepping on them. Thanks

@wayalife

9 ай бұрын

You don't have to drill all the holes like I show in the video but it is helpful to do the ones I show. Yes, there is enough space on top to use these as a step. Granted, it's not a big step but I used them all the time to do things like wipe down the top of the roof when washing my Jeep. I have not had issues with snow accumulating on top or at least, enough to be a problem.

@pedromassabie3600

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! How wide are they 3", 4"? (mean on top surface)@@wayalife

@wayalife

9 ай бұрын

@@pedromassabie3600 I would say about 4" of a useable step.

Eddie, do you have any videos of cutting off the metal seam with the rear tire hits the frame when articulating?

@wayalife

2 жыл бұрын

On my old JK, that was necessary to do but I did not have to trim the seam on this JL.

@OffRoadOverlandCamping

2 жыл бұрын

I'm running 3.5" lift with 37' tires. I'm thinking the right combo would be a 4" lift with 37" tires for no rubbing on the rear seam. Great videos btw. I must say your way ahead of the game than all these other KZreadr's. I enjoy watching the JK Experience. Did you hire professional camera guy when making all the videos or did you do all that yourself?

@OffRoadOverlandCamping

2 жыл бұрын

I like that you really know your shit when it comes to the Jeeps. Harris said it right, I'll watch your video before buying anything because you have already tested the products and explain what works vs. what doesn't.

@wayalife

2 жыл бұрын

If you're referring to the plastic fender liner, I just used a heat gun to reshape it. So happy to hear you enjoy our videos too. Cindy, my wife, she does all the filming and editing.

For the 3 body bolts on each side...are they all the same part number? (Looking to buy extras). The body bolts closer to the front of the vehicle seem different than the rest. Was wondering if you knew

@wayalife

4 жыл бұрын

The front ones are slightly different.

@erickdiaz6152

4 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife do you happen to know the formal names of those, or the part numbers?

Would the new lod's fit over the stock rocker guards without having to remove or modify? That way you could have double protection.

@wayalife

5 жыл бұрын

For one, no, it will not. For two, it would actually INCREASE the chance of doing damage to your rocker panels. At least, that's what I have seen on the JK over the last 10 years. The problem is, the body mounts on the JL are isolators, not pucks like they were back in the TJ days and they allow for a significant amount of movement. Big hits to frame mounted rocker guards would cause them to impact the Rubicon guards and that in turn would still cause them to contact the body. But again, that's just what I've seen.

@LOKELYOKEL1

5 жыл бұрын

@@wayalife o.k. I was just curious. I own neither a JK or JL but plan to in the near future. BTW I own a 1992 YJ that I bought new and still use it as a daily driver. (327,000 miles). For the most part, it's still stock except for 31" tires and used engine. Someday I would like to modify it and make it more off-road worthy when I get another jeep.