Man-A-Fre 4+Plus Rock Sliders
Features: Lower protection comes in the form of a main square tube that runs along the bottom edge of the rocker panel. It's manufactured from 2 1/2x0.2500-inch-thick tubing that is angled and capped at both ends. The bumper tubes are made from 2-inch-diameter, 0.120-inch-wall round tubing, and the grille between the outer round and inner square tube is 1/4-inch plate steel. Plus, there are four reinforced 1/2-inch plate-steel mounting legs on each side which bolt to mounting brackets welded to the framerails. Installation does require welding.
Fits: 60 and 80 Series Toyota Land Cruisers.
Information: 805/578-8712, www.man-a-fre.com
Tech Tubes Wheel-to-Wheel Bars
Features: These 3-inch outside-diameter side steps are designed to extend to a pickup truck's rear wheel for easy access to the bed or toolbox. Bars are made from polished stainless steel and black powdercoated steel finishes with polymer step pads. Tech Tubes also manufactures traditional cab-only step bars.
Fits: Fullsize Dodge, Ford, and GM pickups, including crew-cab and longbed models.
Information: 888/752-8222, www.techtubes.com
4WD Products Rocker Guards
Features: These rounded rockers fit closely to the lower body tub and are constructed of 3/16-inch steel. The rounded edge allows them to slide over and around obstacles with ease. Stainless steel hardware is included, and they come finished in black powdercoat.
Fits: Jeep CJ-7s, '87-'95 Wrangler YJs, and '97-and-up Wrangler TJs.
Information: 714/556-5661, www.4wdproducts.com
OR-Fab Rock Protection
Features: OR-Fab offers rocker panel protection with or without integral Rock Rails. The steel products are available with a gloss-black powdercoat finish.
Fits: Jeep TJ (both standard and Unlimited models).
Information: 928/636-7080, www.performanceaccessories.com
Design Automotive Group Back Country Tube Steps
Features: These 3-inch step/nerf bars are available in traditional cab-size or wheel-to-wheel lengths. Aircraft-quality 304 stainless forms the basis for the polished tubes, while mild steel is used under the black powdercoat finish. The tubes are CAD-engineered and application-specific, and they mount to existing frame holes.
Fits: Most pickups and SUVs; contact company for specific fitment information.
Information: 800/323-6147, www.designautogroup.com
Jeeperman Skidz
Features: These are designed to protect your rocker panels. The Skidz pretty much sandwich the frame with dual 3/8-inch-thick mounting plate, and 3/8-inch bracket plates are said to distribute the load of bashing vertically across the frame for added strength. No drilling is required for installation. Several versions are available, including body lift and nonstep styles.
Fits: All Wranglers, including the Unlimited.
Information: 866/523-1776, www.jeeperman.com
Rubicon Express Rubicon Rocker Guards
Features: These are made from 3/16-inch, seven-gauge steel and are rounded at the edge for both bottom and side protection. Stainless steel, button-head screws come with the kit, and some drilling will be required. The guards arrive in a black powdercoat finish.
Fits: Jeep Wrangler YJs, TJs, and Rubicons.
Information: 877/367-7824, www.rubiconexpress.com
Smittybilt Rock Crawler Series Rocker Guards
Features: Smitty's SRC series of Jeep armor includes front and rear bumpers, a tire carrier, a roof rack system, side armor, and the rocker guards shown here. The guards are made from 2-inch by 0.120 powdercoat steel tube and are available in textured black and titanium finishes. Custom mount brackets are 1/4 inch thick.
Fits: '87-'95 and '97-'05 Jeep Wrangler.
Information: 888/717-5797, www.gosmitty.com
Stinger Off-Road Gear Rocker Bars
Features: Stinger is a new line of Jeep-oriented products that includes front and rear bumpers, a rear tire carrier, and these rocker bars. Made from 0.120-inch-wall tubular steel, the bars are fully welded, bolt to the frame, include a nonskid step bar, and are finished in black powdercoat.
Fits: Jeep TJ.
Information: 877/948-6637, www.smacorp.com
ARB 4x4 Accessories Bull Bars
Features: These beefy bars are constructed of cold-rolled steel that's been MIG-welded. Mount systems are vehicle specific (no universal fitments here) and are also airbag compatible. Some models accommodate winch mounting.
Fits: Dodge Ram; Ford Super Duty; Isuzu Trooper, Rodeo; Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Wrangler; Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Range Rover; Mitsubishi Montero; Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra; Toyota 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Tundra.
Information: 206/264-1669, www.arbusa.com