MOPAR Rock Rails Installed - Picture Laden

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Wxchaser

Discussion Starter · Apr 6, 2013

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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

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Mikericci

· #2 · Apr 7, 2013

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

Wxchaser

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 7, 2013 (Edited)

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

· #4 · Apr 7, 2013

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

Those are the same ones used on the trailhawk correct?

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Wxchaser

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 7, 2013

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

· #6 · Apr 9, 2013

Wxchaser said:
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

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 9, 2013

Look it up, Mopar accessories:

GC Rock Rails: P/N # 82212157

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

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pvanross

· #8 · Apr 10, 2013

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

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 10, 2013

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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:

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JMP8562

· #10 · Apr 21, 2013

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

aedubber

· #11 · Apr 23, 2013

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

· #12 · May 17, 2013

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

· #13 · May 18, 2013

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

Jakkall

· #14 · May 18, 2013

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

· #15 · May 19, 2013 (Edited)

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

· #16 · May 19, 2013

Bart Man said:
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

· #17 · May 20, 2013

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

· #18 · May 20, 2013

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

· #19 · May 20, 2013

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

· #20 · May 21, 2013

chuckd said:
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.

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