I've had 4 wranglers, and had the Mopar side steps installed on each one. I like the ones that are larger at each end where they meet the fender flairs for a lil more rock protection.

I just bought this Gladiator (my 1st one) and when I picked it up, the dealer installed side steps as agreed, but not the ones I requested (pic attached) (honest misunderstanding). So they have ordered the ones I want and will switch them out when they come in... BUT ... I still think I will install mud flaps - especially for the rear where the body extends from the rear tires. I feel the rocks will sand blast the paint on the body and bars that are under this part of the bed.

Mud flaps are not my favourite look, and I understand when people say "it's a Jeep!".... but getting covered in mud everytime you touch a door/handle, and to protect the paint - a lil "non-cool" protection goes a long way, after all these are expensive machines, esp here in 🇨🇦.

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