[Wxchaser]

After a long, long wait to even get the rock rails into stock - and a tortuous installation by a nearby Jeep dealership - the installation of the MOPAR rock rails onto my 2012 Grand Cherokee Overland is now complete!

For those wanting differing aspects and views of the rock rails - I created this thread to help provide that for anyone interested.

Full gallery of pictures can be viewed here:

Grand Cherokee Rock Rails Photos by Wxchaser1 | Photobucket

 

[Mikericci]

Looks awesome. How do these compare to the RockyRoad ones? Are these wide enough to use as a "step"?

 

[Wxchaser]

IMHO the MOPAR rails are much sturdier than the Rocky Road version of their sliders or supersliders, plus the MOPAR rails extend along the full length of the body versus the RR. Probably the Rocky Road sliders or supersliders are much easier to install though.

These are wide enough to use as a step, and much more rigid than the side steps are.

 

[loveracing1988]

What do you mean by torturous? They were that hard to install?

Those are the same ones used on the trailhawk correct?

 

[Wxchaser]

Nope - these are the MOPAR rock rails spec'd for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It took the dealership over 12 hours and some work was never finished, like the plastic cap on the front end of the rails.

 

[loveracing1988]

Nope - these are the MOPAR rock rails spec'd for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It took the dealership over 12 hours and some work was never finished, like the plastic cap on the front end of the rails.

If that is case what is on the trailhawk? How is different?

 

[Wxchaser]

Look it up, Mopar accessories:

GC Rock Rails: P/N # 82212157

Trailhawk Rock Rails: P/N #82213525
(same as production trailhawk)

 

[pvanross]

Thanks for the pics. I heard it was a decent job to install. Overall are you happy with them, or are there things you would change.
Do they scratch easily? Also am I right in that clearance does not change at all?
Cheers, Paul

 

[Wxchaser]

So far, no scratching - very well built and durable. No clearance changes - although they stick out from the body so anyone opening a door into your Jeep will get an unpleasant surprise!

This link shows side by side comparison:

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Lifestyle & Off-road Accessories | Mopar

Trailhawk rails:

Grand Cherokee MOPAR rails:

 

[JMP8562]

I stopped by the dealer the other day and STILL no date when they will be available to order

 

[aedubber]

Damn that looks awesome and i DEF would love to have a step to help get in sometimes.. Def need to add these to my list .

 

[acilate]

I noticed on the Mopar site there are no rock rails listed for MY14. Is this common in the early days, or are they really not going to put out rock rails?

 

[subbie09]

Those are nice, although for half the money I am choosing the RRO Super Sliders

 

[Jakkall]

I would like to know too when mopar is going to offer rock rails for 2014. Why the hell is so hard??
It's not rocket design stuff .
Not sure how much longer I can keep my 1k $ stash intact .

 

[Bart Man]

Nice Job! :thumbsup: I think that the Mopar Rock Rails look the best ! I waited about 2 months for mine and I also had the dealer install them ! well worth the wait!!

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[JMP8562]

Nice Job! :thumbsup: I think that the Mopar Rock Rails look the best ! I waited about 2 months for mine and I also had the dealer install them ! well worth the wait!!

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I agree MOPAR looks Way better then RRO :thumbsup:

 

[iwantanotherjeep]

Thanks WxChaser, nice job. Hoping to get these, how long did it take to get them shipped in? What was the hold up in the installation? 12 hours sounds like they couldn't work out the instructions :lol:

 

[chuckd]

Do these work as a step or are they slippery when wet??? These look the best, dont really like any of the running boards offered.

 

[Bart Man]

Not so much as a step, and yes they are slippery when wet, nice step for cargo on roof, and to be honest, they always rub my leg getting in and out, but I wouldn't change them for anything!! They take a little getting use to that's all :thumbsup:

 

[JMP8562]

Do these work as a step or are they slippery when wet??? These look the best, dont really like any of the running boards offered.

They are More for protection then a step.