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Dealer Fitted Mopar Rock Rails

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#1 ·
Anyone in Aus had the mopar rock rails fitted by a dealer. Just wondering what price to expect.
 
#2 ·
Got them shipped from the States, fitted them myself. Much cheaper and great feeling of satisfaction.
 
#4 ·
I got mine done a month after getting the car - Got the price to $1500 installed, but I think they said the install was much longer than expected - think they were saying next one they did would be more in the $1800 range..

I do see now though that https://www.mopar.com.au/Pages/Store/PartDetails.aspx?D=164 have them at $1650 - when I got them they were $1300 - so maybe not much change out of 2k... not sure how much you can get them shipped to Aust for from the US, but in the help forum here there is an EXCELLENT guide on fitting them yourself...
 
#5 ·
I got mine from JustForJeeps for $1,042 AUD including shipping and duty from the States delivered to my door. That was last October, exchange rates vary. The link is Rock Rails - Jeep Grand Cherokee - Item # 82212157 . You could get a local mechanic to fit them. They come with detailed instructions and all the screws and fittings required.
 
#7 ·
Got mine from JustforJeeps and had my dealer fit them for me. From memory, they charged me around $300 for the fitting, which is pretty reasonable given the labour involved. I noticed that the bolts and nuts supplied didn't match the instruction sheet - too many of one type of nut, not enough of another. Having the dealer do the install meant I didn't have to worry about trying to source the missing nuts etc. I think that fitting them yourself voids the warranty on the rockrails. Not sure if that could affect any other warranties on the vehicle itself.
 
#8 ·
People purchasing from JustforJeeps - are you contacting them directly for a shipping quote? Everything I add in the cart and use the checkout page, selecting Australia, and going through bongo has an outrageous price for shipping. For example JK rock rails for $300 are $1300 shipping - seems way more expensive than other people are paying. It doesn't seem to differentiate what state I'm in either (the default is Antarctica!).
 
#9 ·
I ordered WK2 rock rails through JustForJeeps about a year ago. The price in USD was $765.00. Bongo added $213.66 shipping plus $84.88 duty. I checked the JK rock rails and you are right. Either it's a mistake or the party is over. I'd send JFJ an email to check that shipping cost. Then do a google search on "mopar 82210585" and see who else is willing to ship to Oz.
 
#10 ·
Cheers mate, yeah looks like the party is over... JFJ has said those numbers are correct. I only did the JK rails as an example (as the wk2 ones I'm after are on backorder and can't be added to the cart) but most things from there are now blown out by shipping costs. I'll check out some other sites - might have to look into a shipping container!
 
#11 · (Edited)
Maybe a group buy or something to get costs down..

Btw does anybody have the dimensions of the box and weight, as I would like to get an estimate from my US ship forwarder..

btw isnt 82212157 the correct part number for JGC

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using these details
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Jeep-Accessories-82212157-Black/dp/B00C2M4DVG
93 lbs (78X23X6) inches my ship forwarder quote is $340
So all up with these estimates (including tax) $1154 not sure about duty..
 
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That's weird, the Mopar link I showed in my last post has stopped working. Here is a link that shows both rock rails side by side, 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rock Rails . It seems to me that the Trailhawk rock rails are just the standard rock rails minus the tubular bit, or, the rock rails you're having when you are not having rock rails. At least it provides solid rocker protection.
 
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Hi guys,

I know this is an old post, but on reading the last comment, thought you could help. With regards to the use of rock rails as a side step, particularly for the wife (5'4" tall) would this be okay? The tech at ATV AUTOMOTIVE in Sydney said that it might be unacceptable as an actual step.

Ideally I'd like to get the mrs to try entering a jgc with rails to see that it is better than without.

Cheers for the help.
Paul


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#23 · (Edited)
Definitely go for it. I had side-steps. They lasted one off-road outing then into the bin. I now have the rock-rails. Surprising as it might seem, both my wife with her hip problem and my 91year old mother, prefer the rock-rails. They both felt insecure on the flimsy side-steps but the rock-rails feel solid as a rock. The side-steps have a tread that appears to be rubber checker-plate. It isn't rubber but hard plastic and can be slippery. I had always thought that I would have to glue some rubber onto the rock-rails but so far I've had no complaints. I think the round tube allows them to angle their feet towards the car slightly giving them far greater security.

As others have said, fit them yourself or use a trusted mechanic. They can be difficult to fit. There is no way dealer mechanics (that's if they are even mechanics) can fit them in the time allowed so they have to take shortcuts.
 
#17 ·
Well the rails are a tube, so if she is wearing heels or something not so stable it could end in tears. If she is wearing boots then not a problem.

Not sure if you have quadra-lift, but with it in park mode we don't need a step.
 
#18 ·
I had the dealer fit the mopar rock rails
Big mistake

They have had 3 attempts to fit them correctly and i still do not believe they are fitted right.
But getting them to try again would be pointless

Fit them your self and be sure




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#19 ·
Yep, mine are still on the garage floor waiting to be bolted on, but I'd rather do it myself and be happy with the end result. Just need to be aware that from reports the holes don't always line up, you need to be patient....
 
#21 ·
Should be fun! Really want to get them on soon, but I'm guessing I might need a couple days when I'm not driving it.
 
#22 ·
There are plenty of helpful guides on U tub and other forum areas step by step guides that will alert you to issues they had and how they addressed them
Most say the fist side takes up to 6 hours but the second much less
But all say take your time
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#24 ·
Thanks benno,
Yeah have quadralift, but still a preference by her to have a step of some sort to get in. I just don't want to get a standard step as it will crap itself offroad. Also, I'm aware that the rail will widen the base, therefore increasing reaching distance required to fit the 2 & 4 yr olds in their car seats...

Cheers,
Paul


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#25 ·
Bob t, I think you've sold me on the rails. I was going to atv automotive, they are recommended by stu murchison. I would love to do it myself, but with 3 kids under 4 time is an issue...I've got a list of things as long as my arm (see concrete slab I laid, waiting for the shed for 3 months to be installed).
I'm in castle hill and no way I get castle hill jeep to install it for me... But would have some fun and join the group order :)


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