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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Cheap and Easy Steps
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<blockquote data-quote="Gadabout" data-source="post: 450536" data-attributes="member: 23567"><p>So I bought a 2008 JK with a four inch lift and 35 inch tires. Needless to say, hopping in is not as easy as a stock jeep, especially for my wife who is only 5'4". So I go online to look for some wire rope steps as they use those quite a bit in military and construction (I work for a military vehicle manufacturer). What I found however was quite expensive. </p><p></p><p>So instead I went down to my local Home Depot and bought a few parts. With some plastic coated wire rope and some wire cable clamps, I came up with a pretty nice step that won't get knocked off when you get into the rocks. And it costs less than 10 bucks per side. See the picture. (I used four feet of rope per side, but you could make it shorter.)</p><p></p><p>I have Smitty Built Rock Sliders, so I just went through the holes that were already there. You may have to add eye bolts if you don't have holes in your running boards.</p><p></p><p>One last thing. I put some clear caulk on the cut ends of the cable to keep water out and prevent future rust. </p><p></p><p>Hope this is useful.</p><p></p><p>Gadabout[ATTACH=full]122093[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gadabout, post: 450536, member: 23567"] So I bought a 2008 JK with a four inch lift and 35 inch tires. Needless to say, hopping in is not as easy as a stock jeep, especially for my wife who is only 5'4". So I go online to look for some wire rope steps as they use those quite a bit in military and construction (I work for a military vehicle manufacturer). What I found however was quite expensive. So instead I went down to my local Home Depot and bought a few parts. With some plastic coated wire rope and some wire cable clamps, I came up with a pretty nice step that won't get knocked off when you get into the rocks. And it costs less than 10 bucks per side. See the picture. (I used four feet of rope per side, but you could make it shorter.) I have Smitty Built Rock Sliders, so I just went through the holes that were already there. You may have to add eye bolts if you don't have holes in your running boards. One last thing. I put some clear caulk on the cut ends of the cable to keep water out and prevent future rust. Hope this is useful. Gadabout[ATTACH type="full"]122093[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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