TJ rear tub cutting/ factory side steps

[ASauer17]

I'm looking to trim the rear a smidge.
I still have my factory side steps as I'm short.

Would it be too ghetto if I shortened the side steps? I'm not a fan of aftermarket stuff.

[Frank]

Protecting the rocker no matter how short the step is. Will it still protect that door opening. Most of them will have the mount near an end , you have a way to support the new shortened area . FjR68

[Hoodoo Man]

I recommend Body Armor side steps. When I wheeled hard and kept up with Kurt and Frank they held up to a lot of abuse. They mount under the body/tub and act as a slider and step. Protects the tub all the way from wheel well to wheel well.
Body armor stands behind their product and replaced my first set due to a deficiency in the steel on the outer piece. I was able to resell the sliders when my TJ was toast and got decent money for them and someone got a good deal in return...

I liked them enough that I put the equivalent on my JKU, they first got mounted to the 07 JKU and then when I upgraded to my 12 they went on there. Same deal with frame tie ins and work as a step and body protection.

My dog is a more confident driver with these protecting his flank.
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[ASauer17]

The angle I'm looking at cutting, I'll have to trim my steps by 4-4.5".
I actually like the factory look, hence my front bumper is still stock. Lol

[ASauer17]

I'm cutting the wheel well, which is why I need to trim my step, if possible. I'm almost worried that its hollow plastic. Ha.. haha

[MDSRACING398]

Why cutting the front of wheel well? Rot? I think I have a stock set of steps like yours in the back of the shop. If they are there you can experiment on them instead of yours.

[ASauer17]

Rear and front.. Going bigger.

[Lisah311]

Rear and front.. Going bigger.

Okay Amanda, I’m curious. How big are you going?!

[ASauer17]

All depends if I get enough courage to cut the tub.
Got a used hood and fenders that I've already cut. I still have my originals.

[Frank]

Aaaaaaand ? Ya didnt answer the question on the table young lady ! FjR68

[Hoodoo Man]

hope you have cromollys as I started breaking a lot of crap on 35s that was fine on smaller tires... even broke chromo on 35s at RC. I strongly recommend a set of RCVs as those are somewhat bullet proof.... D30 front still? got me curious what you are planning.... and if you are going one ton in front at least.

[ASauer17]

I'm already on 35s with front and rear lockers. Just going bigger. I've lost my mind, clearly.

[Hoodoo Man]

anyone know the safe limit of D30? I would not go over 37s without gussets and tubing the axle. may want a truss too. At that point it make sense to get a d60 or something like that. then start talking to The Kurt or Mark...

[ASauer17]

Dont worry. I have a d44 rear and soon d44 front.

[Hoodoo Man]

Dont worry. I have a d44 rear and soon d44 front.

wait for someone else to confirm it, but unless the new D44 is BUILT go straight to a D60. 35s is the relative limit for a D44 and what you will put into a 44 to make it live with 37s or larger it will be much cheaper to do the first time in a D60. That was the next step for me until my TJ was raped tortured and left for dead.

I actually owned a sought after f150 snowfighter Kingpin 1978 D60 that was going under my green Jeepster. Locked, trussed and set up for hydro, I paid 1K for it and it was set up for a TJ suspension. It may be for sale again as I sold it back to the guy that built it initially then sold it to another guy who sold it to me before selling it back to him.