Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee Overland Rock Rails
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All Overland models come standard with custom rock rails, available in a gray finish only.
The Overland rails can be purchased and easily installed on other WJ models, as shown in the above photo of a 2002 Limited. The Overland rails are functional, made of steel and weigh about 30 Lbs each. Only the adjustable end caps are plastic. The bolt holes for mounting the rails are already designed into the frame area on 2002 and later models. For 1999-2001 WJ’s mounting holes must be drilled into the frame. For Laredo models, the side cladding must be removed in order to install the Overland rails. If you purchase a used set make sure the 12 J-nuts are included as well as the other parts listed in the chart below. The front brackets are built onto the rail and are not available separately. Butchen Engineering and Prince Metal Products designed and manufactured the rails for Chrysler.
Removing the rails from an Overland is very easy, just unscrew the 3 main bolts in each of the four corners. No further disassembly of any other rail parts is required.
Overland rock rail parts list
| Part Name | Quantity | Part # | MSRP | |||||
| Rock rail, left | Quantity: 1 | 5HU39VF7AG (discontinued) | $714.00 | |||||
| Rock rail, right | Quantity: 1 | 5HU38VF7AG (discontinued) | $714.00 | |||||
| Rear Bracket (left) | Quantity: 1 | (no part number) | (included with rails) | |||||
| Rear Bracket (right) | Quantity: 1 | (no part number) | (included with rails) | |||||
| End cap (left front) | Quantity: 1 | 5HU43VF7AC | $69.35 (included with rails) | |||||
| End cap (left rear) | Quantity: 1 | 5HU45VF7AC (discontinued) | $69.35 (included with rails) | |||||
| End cap (right front) | Quantity: 1 | 5HU42VF7AC | $73.45 (included with rails) | |||||
| End cap (right rear) | Quantity: 1 | 5HU44VF7AC (discontinued) | $69.35 (included with rails) | |||||
| End cap screws | Quantity: 8 | 6507332AA | $3.35 ea. (included with rails) | |||||
| Rear bracket screws | Quantity: 4 | (no part number) | (included with rails) | |||||
| Bolts, main (M8x1.25×40) | Quantity: 12 | 6507331AA | $4.20 ea. | |||||
| U-nuts (M8-1.25) | Quantity: 12 | (not available from Jeep) | $1.25 ea. | |||||
| NOTE: Prices listed are for reference purposes only and may vary by dealer. Prices are current as of November 2012. Parts are not available from this | ||||||||
Parts location and installation diagram.
Mounting holes and U-nuts (3) for the Overland rail. Left front shown, looking forward.
Mopar offers other types of rock rails and side-steps as well. See the latest Mopar accessory catalog for information and retail prices. Other companies make a variety of different custom rails as well.
For some serious heavy duty off-roading rails check out KevinsOffroad.com.
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You will need to use the provided template to trim the rear wheel well liners, but it does not line up exactly- I had to make further adjustments after the rock rails were installed.
**DON’T FORGET BLUE (MEDIUM) THREADLOCK** (I added some to the door sill bolts and pinch rail screws, as well as the flag bolt nuts before installing the rock rails) Fortunately, I had three people for the next step�. could be done alone but much easier with more 😊 I lifted the rock rail into place and lined up the three flag bolts and loosely started the nuts. Up top and on either end my wife and son made sure the rear wheel liner was on the inside of the rock rail, then lined up the door sill bolts and loosely started all of those nuts- no issues so far, prep is everything. Next a jack was placed under the rock rail and lifted until the pinch rail screws could all be installed loosely but almost hand tight��then the flag bolts were tightened, the pinch rail screws were tightened, and the door sill bolts were tightened. Nuts and screws in below pictures were NOT tightened so don�t get thrown off by the pictures.
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Last but not least, line up the felt wheel liners and chassis/rock rail holes and insert plastic rivets with push pins provided, (2) in front and (1) in back. I used a short Phillips screwdriver to line everything up before inserting the plastic rivets.
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Jeep cherokee rock rails
When you look at your jeep, what do you see? A metal beast which appears to be pretty indestructible? Of course you do. It has probably never entered your head to consider your jeep might have a soft spot or could actually be vulnerable in places. That doesn’t mean it’s suddenly developed a heart overnight which will be broken if you don’t take it for a drive. That’s pushing anyone’s imagination a bit too far. But when you go off-roading along dirt trails or open terrain there are some parts of your jeep which are much more likely to get damaged than others.
If you’ve ever driven over stony ground and heard rocks pinging against the underside or on the paintwork, you’ve probably inwardly cringed and crossed your fingers, without letting go of the steering wheel, hoping they haven’t done too much damage. That’s where rock rails come in.
Stones and loose rocks can cause expensive damage. If you lose your grip on the steering wheel and accidentally smack the side of the jeep into a boulder or tree trunk, well, start counting the cost. If it hasn’t bent the bodywork too much and you can manage to get out of the jeep, that is. Yes, it really can be that bad. Installing jeep rock rails on your mean machine can prevent all that hassle and expenditure. It’s also a lot easier than you might think.
What are rock rails
Jeep rock rails (such as these ones below from EAG) are strips of black, strengthened, powder coated steel which are attached to a jeep’s rocker panels.
- Fitment: Fits 2007-2018 Wrangler JK all 4 door models. A pair of Door Steps including driver and passenger side.
- Function: These running boards with a rugged off-road appearance and providing practical side and undercarriage protection from brush, rocks and other trail hazards.
- Matterial: Heavy-duty 2 inch diameter & 0.120 inch wall thickness tubes.
- Design: One-piece design. Dual stage powder coated textured black finish.
- Installation: Easy bolt-on installation. No drilling required.All hardwares included.
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If you’re not sure where the rocker panels are located, get out of the driver’s seat for a moment and close the door. Take a good hard look at the side of your jeep. The rocker panels are the section of bodywork which runs below the door and between the front and back tires. Covering the rocker panels with rock rails makes them much more robust and enables them to withstand a lot more off-road rough and tumble.
Types of rock rails
Before you rush out and purchase any old rock rail, take a moment to study what’s available on the market and to think which ones will best suit your current needs. You might also want to consider your future requirements and maybe those of any passengers you might have. Why?
If you or any of your passengers are not getting any younger, stepping up into a jeep can be a major strain on the knee joints. Whether you’re male or female being short on inside leg measurement can often be a hindrance too. You might want to take a look at jeep rock rails which incorporate a step. They really can make life getting into your jeep a lot easier for everyone. They also come in a lot of different designs. Get the right ones and you’ll add an extra and very attractive dynamic to the overall appearance of your Jeep.
Installing jeep rock rails
To install jeep rock rails on your jeep is a relatively simple procedure which, if you’re handy with a spanner, can be completed in a couple of hours or less. It can be quite useful if you can entice a buddy round to give you a hand. The promise of a couple of beers or a ride in the jeep when the job’s done is usually persuasion enough. If necessary you can always bribe them with the offer of letting them drive, but that really is a last resort option for when all else fails.
You don’t need to be a majorly skilled mechanic to be able to fit rock rails to your jeep. Rock rails basically just bolt straight on to the jeep’s rocker panels. They’ll come complete with all the instructions and the nuts and bolts needed for the job. Most manufacturers are also kind enough to include both fitting instructions and a video manual as well.
One thing you need to keep in mind is the distance between the ends of the rock rail and your tyres. If at some time in the future you’re considering incrementing the size of your tires for something larger and more aggressive looking, make sure there’s enough clearance space between them and the rock rails. If not you could end up burning more rubber than you ever intended. Believe it, rough terraining on slicks is really not the done thing.
Chief Products Rock Rails for 2011-2022 Grand Cherokee WK2
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Chief Products Rock Rails for 2011-2022 Grand Cherokee WK2
Chief Products WK2 Rock Rails deliver critical off-road protection for your WK2 with an integrated design that compliments your Jeep’s good looks. We utilise high-strength steel and increased body connections to deliver improved rigidity and better impact force distribution than any of our competitors. The smooth ‘boat bottom’ design protects the body seam underneath the vehicle while ensuring you can easily slide over off-road obstacles. The integrated design replaces the OEM plastic rocker panels to maintain off-road clearance, and the flush mounted bolts ensure everything looks great when you open the doors. The steps have been optimised to keep obstacles away from the sides of your WK2, while also providing easy entry (or convenient access to your roof rack). To ensure you’ve got the best looking WK2 on the trails, we provide (2) tread plate options that allow you to stylise your WK2 Rock Rails however you choose. Best of all, we spent (8) months performing rigorous real world testing to ensure these are the strongest and most reliable rock rails available for your WK2.
Our Bare Bones Edition strips back features without sacrificing quality to deliver a no nonsense version of our WK2 Rock Rails. They still provide a top-notch integrated design and industry leading off-road protection, but at a significantly lower price point. They’re perfect for anyone looking for a purpose built protection option for their WK2.
- Fully Integrated Design
- Smooth ‘Boat Bottom’ Design
- (2) Tread Plate Options
- High-Strength 350 Grade Steel
- E-Coat
- Easy Installation
- NO TREAD PLATE = 85lbs
- TREK ELEVEN = 98lbs
- SAFARI THREE = 97lbs
- BARE BONES EDITION = 68lbs
- 2 — Rock Rails
- 2 — Clamping Rails
- 2 — Clamping Plates
- 2 — Tread Plate, Lower
- 2 — Tread Plate, Upper
- 4 — Rear Mounting Plates
- 12 — Chief Products Body Insert Nuts
- 22 — M6 x 16mm (8.8) Counter Sunk Head Bolts
- 22 — M6 x 10mm (8.8) Counter Sunk Head Bolts
- 8 — M6 x 25mm (10.9) Bolts
- 12 — M10 x 40mm (10.9) Bolts
- 12 — M10 Wedge-Lock Extended Washers
- 8 — M6 Wedge-Lock Extended Washers
- 8 — M6 (CL8) Nuts
- 1 — 4g pouch Anti-Seize
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