Rock Slide Engineering’s all-new 3rd Generation Step Slider takes functionality, strength, and smart design to the next level. Engineered specifically for the 2024–2025 Jeep Wrangler JL, this trail-rated rock slider doubles as a fully automatic power step — giving you easy access and serious rocker protection in one clean package.
This latest generation adds an extra 2 inches of step length toward the rear door for safer, more stable access. Inside, a redesigned smart motor system eliminates the old gas strut design, increasing reliability and extending motor life — even in cold, wet, or harsh conditions. Built-in sleep mode technology also helps minimize battery draw when your Jeep is parked.
The step deploys a full 12 inches below the slider body when a door is opened, then retracts automatically and sits flush once the doors are closed — maintaining a sleek, factory-like appearance. Constructed from 10-gauge steel with stainless steel and aluminum internals, these sliders deliver long-term strength and corrosion resistance. Each unit is acid-etched and powder-coated in a durable textured black finish for superior protection.
Installation is truly plug-and-play, using factory mounting points and a dedicated wiring harness — no drilling, splicing, or modification required, keeping your manufacturer warranty intact.
For those tackling extreme terrain, an optional skid plate is available to add another layer of protection under the slider for the most demanding trails.
Fits 2024–2025 Jeep Wrangler JL
Key Features:
- Fully functional power step and rock slider combo
- Smart motor technology with built-in sleep mode
- Automatic step deployment and retraction (12" travel)
- Durable 10-gauge steel with stainless steel/aluminum internals
- Textured black powder coat finish
- Plug-and-play installation — no drilling or wiring modification
- Made in the USA
- Optional skid plate available for aggressive off-road use
OPTIONAL ALUMINUM ROCKER GUARDS:
Rock-Slides Rocker Guards to provide side impact coverage on the rocker panel and below the door frames.
Benefits:
- Functional step incorporated into a functional rock slider that deploys when the door is opened
- Trail rated to 5 and below. Trails 5 and above require additional Skid Plates (AX-SS-SP-JL4 Sold Separately)
- Step can hold up to 650 LBS and feature a 12" drop when deployed
- CNC laser cut from 11 gauge steel
- Full pinch seam protection.
- Made in the USA
- Powder coated textured black
Rocker guard sold separately. AX-SS-RG-JL4. Not required for install.
Q&A
One of our biggest questions we often hear is all about our Step Slider and if they are off-road capable. Are they?
Yes! That is what we had them built and designed for. They function as perfectly capable sliders when the step is in the closed position. The motors can be submerged and the lights are waterproof. All the connectors are waterproof. They function between -40 degrees and 120 degrees. They may slow down at lower temperature, but will still function how they should! They have been tested in Moab in the heat and rocks along with Northern Utah at the manufacture facility where the temperature can hit -30 degrees.
Do I have to cut into the jeep wiring system at all?
Nope! We wanted to keep the jeep and truck computer independent of our system so we send out our own little sensors you will install on your door along with our own small computer and wiring harness. The sensors are actuated with magnets you stick on your door so when they open the steps then deploy, and then when you shut the door they come back up in.
I want to go rock crawling but dont want my step to deploy. What do I do?
Easy! We send each and every step slider unit out with a little 3/4" rocker on/off switch. Simply switch this to the off position when off-roading and this will turn the system off. If they do deploy our computer will detect if something is below them and stop so the motors don't get damaged. This works going up also. If something gets stuck the system will shut off to prevent injury to you and itself!
How hard are they to install, and how long is the install time?
The hardest part is marking the holes and installing the nutserts. Everything else is straightforward and we send out a detailed step by step instruction manual you can follow. We normally recommend the install time to take between 2-3 hours the first time. Some may take longer because they are double and triple checking everything, but installers can do this within 3 hours. Shop rates may differ however.
Do your front bumpers or Step Sliders come with lights?
The lights are optional. They do not come with the lights installed, but they are sold separately. They are a simple plug and play option which makes installing them extremely simple.
I just placed an order. How long will it take to ship?
Any large or overweight item may take up to 7 - 10 business days. We make everything in our fabrication and manufacturing facility and because of the high demand for our bumpers and step sliders we will ship as soon as we can! If you want to check and see the status of your order, or to see if we have something in stock, give us a call! We will go and check for you to make sure!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
