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How to Install Hyline Offroad Tube Step Rocker Panel 2 DR on your Wrangler

Installation Time

2 hours

Tools Required
  • Ratchet & Sockets 5/8”, 9/16” 18mm & 19mm
  • Drill 3/16” & 1/2” Multi-Depth or Step Drill Bit Recommended
  • Safety Glasses

1. Remove any stock rock rails or factory tube steps from vehicle if equipped.

Note: You will also need to remove the factory Rubicon Rails if vehicle is equipped with them.

Passenger Side Installation:

2. Remove the two existing bolts from underside of frame rail. This should drop the skid plate crossmembers just enough to slide the Passenger Side steel drill template in place. The Passenger Side Template will have a GREEN Dot located on it.

3. Insert the Passenger Side steel drill template between skid plates and the frame rail. Reinstall the two existing bolts and tighten. (Figure 1)

4. You can now drill the 4 holes in the side of the frame through the template using a 3/16” Drill Bit. Using a smaller drill bit will help with accuracy before drilling the final size 1/2” hole size.

5. After all 4 holes are pre-drilled you can remove the template. Then redrill all 4 holes open to 1/2”. A Multi-Depth or Step Drill Bit is nicer for this operation because it’s shorter and will cut through the metal quicker and easier.

6. Before you install the Rock Slider onto your Jeep you may need to loosen more of the bolts on the gas tank skid plate and transmission skid plate in order to fit the Rock Slider Brackets in between the skid plate crossmembers and frame rail. You’ll need atleast a ¼’’ gap or more to make fitting in the Rock Slider Brackets much easier.



7. Now install the supplied 3/8-16 Threaded U-Bolts by inserting one end first, then feeding and turning the U-Bolt until you fish it out the other hole. Do this before installing the Rock Sliders. Press on the provided Retaining Rings immediately after the U-Bolt is installed to prevent from slipping into frame. (Figure 2)

Helpful Tip When Installing the Retaining Rings: Once you have the U-Bolt in the frame, install a washer and nut on one side of the U-Bolt. This will hold U-Bolt in place and make placing the retainer ring on U-Bolt easier.


8. Now you’re ready to install the Rock Slider (Much easier with two people). Slide the Rock Slider Brackets between the skid plate mounts and frame rail and install the two original bolts into the bottom. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.

9. Fasten the 3/8-16 Hex Nuts onto U-Bolts with flat washers and lock washers. Do Not Overtighten These Nuts.

10. Tighten two bolts on the bottom of the frame.

11. The installation of the Passenger Side Rock Slider is now complete.

Driver Side Installation:

12. Remove the existing bolts from under frame rail, similar to passenger side.

13. Insert the Driver Side steel drill template (RED Dot) between skid plate crossmember and the frame rail. Re-install the two bolts you previously removed to fasten template tight to frame.




14. Repeat and follow steps 4-10 for installation on the Driver Side.

15. Install Black Plastic Tube Caps in each end of Rock Slider tube.

16. You’re installation is now complete.