DV8 Offroad Boatside Rock Sliders for Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door

The DV8 Offroad Boatside Rock Sliders are frame-mounted rocker protection for the 2018–2023 Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door, bolting directly to the frame rails and frame-to-body mounts to reduce deflection to near zero on technical trails. Included boatside plates let the Jeep slide off obstacles rather than hang up, and the fully bolt-on design means the sliders can be removed for touch-up or re-coating without cutting or welding.

Frame-Direct Mounting for Real-World Rigidity

Most rock sliders attach to body panels or pinch welds, which flex under lateral load. The DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders bypass the body entirely, connecting to the frame rails and the factory frame-to-body mounts. Boxed supports reinforce the structure further, so the slider acts as a rigid extension of the chassis rather than a bolt-on accessory that can twist or deform when the Jeep leans hard against a rock face. For drivers who run sliders on every outing rather than as insurance, that rigidity difference is felt on the trail.

Boatside Plates Change How the Jeep Moves Through Obstacles

A flat slider stops the Jeep when it contacts a rock; a boatside profile redirects it. The included plates create a mini boatside effect along the rocker, angling the contact surface so the Jeep rides up and over or slides laterally off an obstacle instead of hanging up mid-trail. The plates are part of the kit, and the sliders can be run without them when a lower-profile look is preferred.

Bolt-On Build Designed for Long-Term Ownership

Because the DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders are 100% bolt-on with no welding or permanent modification, they can be unbolted for touch-up painting, re-coating, or removal when the Jeep changes hands. DV8's powder coat finish provides baseline corrosion resistance, and the bolt-on design means that finish can be refreshed without cutting anything off the vehicle. The sliders are CAD-designed and trail-tested in the USA.

Features

• Boatside plate system: included plates create a mini boatside profile to redirect the Jeep off obstacles rather than letting it hang up
• Frame-direct mounting: bolts to frame rails and frame-to-body mounts for near-zero deflection
• Boxed supports: internal box structure adds rigidity across the slider span
• 100% bolt-on: no welding or cutting required; removable for touch-up or re-coating
• DV8 powder coat finish: factory-applied coating for corrosion resistance
• CAD-designed and trail-tested in the USA

Specifications

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, DEHP and bisphenol A (BPA) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Who This Is For and Isn't

These sliders suit 2018–2023 Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door owners who run technical trails regularly and want frame-mounted protection with a boatside profile that actively helps the Jeep navigate rock obstacles rather than simply absorbing impact.

These sliders do not fit the 4-door Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited, any 2024 or later JL model, the Jeep Wrangler JK, or the Jeep Gladiator JT. They are not designed or rated as a step system.

Common Questions

Will these fit a 4-door Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited?

No. The DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders (SRJL-21) are fitment-confirmed for the 2-door Jeep Wrangler JL only. A separate part number is required for the 4-door JL Unlimited; this kit is sized for the 2-door wheelbase and will not align correctly on the longer body.

Do the DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders require welding, drilling, or cutting?

No. The DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders are 100% bolt-on, attaching to the existing frame rails and frame-to-body mount locations on the 2018–2023 Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door. No permanent modification to the vehicle is required, and the sliders can be removed the same way they went on.

Are the boatside plates included, or do they cost extra?

The boatside plates are included with the DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders at no additional cost. The sliders can be run with the plates installed for the mini boatside profile or without them for a more traditional flat-slider look; both configurations use the hardware included in the kit.

Can the sliders be removed after installation?

Yes. Because the DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders are fully bolt-on with no welding or cutting involved, they can be unbolted and removed at any time: for touch-up painting, re-coating, or when the Jeep is sold without the sliders.

Do these fit the 2024 Jeep Wrangler JL?

No. The DV8 Boatside Rock Sliders (SRJL-21) are confirmed to fit the Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door for model years 2018 through 2023 only. These sliders do not fit 2024 or later Jeep Wrangler JL models; verify fitment before ordering if your build year is 2024 or later.