TJ side steps on a LJ? (not OEM)

[Imposter71]

Not sure if in the right section but.....

Has anyone put sidestep ( round tube type) from a TJ on an LJ? Will they fit? Pics? I need steps and I am on a budget, set for sale local that I can get for under $40.

I realize that they would not extend the full length between the wheels. I had a CJ8 years ago that I put CJ5/7 tube steps on, same issue but they looked better than I thought they would. I haven't even been able to find a take off stock set this cheap yet so was thinking of picking them up but would like to see if anyone tried it first.

thanks

[EllJay05]

probably have to drill new mounting holes at the rear.

Another option would be the shorter, plastic steps. They are exactly the same from TJ/LJ. Get the ones from a 2003+. The mounting holes and slots should already be in the frame, but you'll "probably" need new bolts.

[Lucky j]

Man, being closer, I would have gave you my oem plastic in a snap as soon as my new steel ones would have been built!

[Imposter71]

I'm sure I will run across something eventually. My wife mentioned she would like a step on there, she also likes driving it and we run around in it a lot together. I figure anything I can do to encourage her wanting to spend more time in a jeep is a win for me! My fun cars are usually junk so this one is her favorite so far. It's pretty comfortable, most everything works, and people always like it. I recently saw that our local pick-n-pull just got a TJ so if it has stock steps and they will let them go cheap I may just grab them. I thought I would have seen more LJ parts on craigslist or something local. I know there are a few LJs around here, and we have a couple of jeep clubs here too. Maybe all the LJ owners near me are shy or something. I figured since it was a model that they didn't make for that long, and since they are so cool , that there would be more enthusiasm for them here. I may just not have met enough of the local jeepers yet..............