500 to spend, what would you do?

[cru9]

Solid works fine no rubbing at all

[DOUG]

Solid works fine no rubbing at all

Which tie rod are u running?

[cru9]

Solid works fine no rubbing at all

Which tie rod are u running?

Factory

[Raisinhead]

http://www.jk-forum.com/jk-bumpers-armor-114/2dr-rubicon-stock-sliders-254058/

2dr sliders $125 in Charlotte.

[DOUG]

These photos from JKO have me convinced you should protect that thin sheet metal as soon as u can.





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[gint2]

One thing I didn't notice you had listed is an evap skid. At the cost of a new evap and how low they hang, I would suggest getting a skid for that first. That thing should come from the factory with a skid. I went with a basic Rugged Ridge skid for the evap, my skid is gouged and even has a slight bow in it. That is just proof that it works. If I didn't have that, I would have been out several hundred bucks, a few times with a busted up evap canister. The RR skid was under $100 bucks and installed with very basic hand tools in about 15-20 minutes. That was good bang for the buck.

Rocker protection.. a must! If you can get better than the stock Rubicon, I would say go for it! Here is a pic of my Right side where the rock missed my Rubi skid, I'm very happy I didn't have my doors on that day. 

[kent10sne1]

I have some amazon gift cards.  i guess i could get this  http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-76635-Textured-Black-Classic/dp/B003EOXJ4S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3HFRG9RVOF7MS&coliid=IJSQ0EW4UGYMF   would that do me for a while?
Smittybilt 76635 SRC Textured Black Classic Rock Rails, Pair

[tcdawg]

I have some amazon gift cards.  i guess i could get this  http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-76635-Textured-Black-Classic/dp/B003EOXJ4S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3HFRG9RVOF7MS&coliid=IJSQ0EW4UGYMF   would that do me for a while?
Smittybilt 76635 SRC Textured Black Classic Rock Rails, Pair

I think I would go for the Rubicon Rock Rail before that Smittybuilt one.  They would be cheaper and they do work for hits coming from the bottom and on the low side.  Neither would have totally prevented hits like shown in Doug's pictures, but they may have helped.  To really prevent hits on the lower tub you'll need a true rock rail.

[kent10sne1]

I have some amazon gift cards.  i guess i could get this  http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-76635-Textured-Black-Classic/dp/B003EOXJ4S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3HFRG9RVOF7MS&coliid=IJSQ0EW4UGYMF   would that do me for a while?
Smittybilt 76635 SRC Textured Black Classic Rock Rails, Pair

I think I would go for the Rubicon Rock Rail before that Smittybuilt one.  They would be cheaper and they do work for hits coming from the bottom and on the low side.  Neither would have totally prevented hits like shown in Doug's pictures, but they may have helped.  To really prevent hits on the lower tub you'll need a true rock rail.

i see, but i CANT use my amazon gift cards on the rubi rock rails.     {rtft}   just say'en.    //OLDSKOOL//   but i understand, maybe i could use those giftcards on some skid plates or something..?

[Raisinhead]

They have some used psc knockers on JKO for sale for $200. (same as Tonys, but for a 2dr)

[kent10sne1]

They have some used psc knockers on JKO for sale for $200. (same as Tonys, but for a 2dr)

JKO?  is that a form? do u have a link?

[Matt]

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