I'm getting ready to order the Uneek4x4 Rock Sliders for my 2016 75th Anniversary Limited. I've been looking at the options and these just seem to be the best option. The RRO sliders are too short and Mopar looks ok but can't get a good feeling on strength and fit on the 2016.
It's looking like Uneek will be AUD $1400 (~USD $1067) including air freight to Virginia.
If anyone else is interested in a possible group buy let me know... These should fit perfectly on all but the Summit since its fender flares are just a bit wider.
The RRO sliders also reduce ground clearance as they sit below the factory rockers -- vs. the Mopar or Uneek ones which replace the plastic rocker cover.
Are you planning on getting a bull bumper? Does ARB have anything that fits the 75th aniv front end? Any concerns about warranty concerns with a bull bumper and the quadra lift compressors, etc?
Uneek does have ARB bull bars that will fit the 75th front for AUD $2200 (minus the included AU taxes in the online price if sold out of country) but I'm waiting on those and I may pick something else instead. Bull bars are lower on my mod list priority. (Next after sliders is a Mopar/Corsa cat back Hemi exhaust)
Good question on warranty concerns. I was planning on discussing any warranty issues with the dealership later today or tomorrow (I have the lifetime option so I am concerned) but there really should be no worries. I'll bring it up.
I checked on warranty issues and as long as the dealer installs there would be no issues. The parts themselves if not mopar are not covered but it would not affect the rest of the warranties. The sliders and bull bumpers/bars are not a problem. Uneek has a 1 year parts warranty. The dealer quoted $295 for the slider install.
For the cat back there were other limitations. The cat backs were ok to install but the mopar as a performance part is not covered by the lifetime warranty but corsa does provide its own lifetime warranty. They did add that adding BOTH the cat back AND a CAI would not be authorized and could void the power train warranty. Since I don't want a CAI that is not a problem for me.
Timeline:
19 May - Ordered
23 May - Finished discussions on color, etc... Decided on Gloss black powder-coat logo plate and all to match gloss trim on LUX
9 Jun - Notification of Shipment via airfreight by TNT with tracking number
10 Jun - TNT picked up from Uneek
11 Jun - Arrived in NYC and Cleared Customs
14 Jun - NYC to IAD
15 Jun - to TNT location
18 Jun - Delivered to Dealer
23 Jun - Installed
Pics:
These are very sturdy and well made. Finish is good and matches Gloss trim. Since the jeep has a subdued theme I wanted no chrome/silver bolts or the shiny logo plate. Uneek was happy to customize it although that contributed to a couple of weeks delay before they shipped them. Over all very happy with them. Will post more picks later but pics on the web are accurate.
Timeline:
19 May - Ordered
23 May - Finished discussions on color, etc... Decided on Gloss black powder-coat logo plate and all to match gloss trim on LUX
9 Jun - Notification of Shipment via airfreight by TNT with tracking number
10 Jun - TNT picked up from Uneek
11 Jun - Arrived in NYC and Cleared Customs
14 Jun - NYC to IAD
15 Jun - to TNT location
18 Jun - Delivered to Dealer
23 Jun - Installed
These are very sturdy and well made. Finish is good and matches Gloss trim. Since the jeep has a subdued theme I wanted no chrome/silver bolts or the shiny logo plate. Uneek was happy to customize it although that contributed to a couple of weeks delay before they shipped them. Over all very happy with them. Will post more picks later but pics on the web are accurate.
All told about $1400 dealer installed... A bit more than the Mopar rails but I really wanted these!
AUD to USD conversion put the rails at $1026 US plus an unexpected $38 foreign transaction fee from my credit card. $295 install plus $44 shop supplies fee and tax. Install was well done with no issues.
You could easily save yourself $ with a self install but I didn't want to mess with it. Stick with the powder coat either gloss or flat black. Color matching would cost more.
I got these primarily for rock protection (stumps and logs too) and they are great for that. They are great steps too but I only use them as steps when in OR2 especially with uneven ground. For day to day driving I do step over them but not a big deal for me. My wife likes them as a step. Normal ride height for me is just not high enough to need them. Also great for accessing the roof!
I just felt I couldn't really call it really trail-rated without them.
Excited to order these and throw them on my 2015 Summit, but would LOVE to see a picture of this before I go for it to see exactly how far off it is and if I can handle the look. If anyone has installed the Uneek sliders on their Summit, please let me know and send a pic!
EDIT: Found a pic of the Uneek sliders on a summit
Excited to order these and throw them on my 2015 Summit, but would LOVE to see a picture of this before I go for it to see exactly how far off it is and if I can handle the look. If anyone has installed the Uneek sliders on their Summit, please let me know and send a pic!
EDIT: Found a pic of the Uneek sliders on a summit
it works, but I'd rather not do it assuming you're talking about a hi lift
The rails have no problem supporting the vehicle, but doing so puts the bar of the hi lift extremely close to the body of the Jeep. I'd rather use the hi lift points on my bumpers.
If you're talking about standard jacks, and lifts, yes. I use the corners of the rock rails as my lifting points for both vehicle lifts and floor jacks.