I have the side guards and think that they were very much worth every penny. they fit perfectly, as if they were factory parts and they are solid.....very heavy duty. I waited a long time to get them cause of all the production delays, but it was worth the wait. they are spot on for what i wanted. I use them as a step, they give you lift jack points, they give you added clearance and they at fit like a glove....and the install was fairly easy.