I purchased the JCR Rear Upper Quarter Panel Guards w/Tail Light Cutouts for my 2000 XJ and the fitment was poor. The Taillight housing contact the hatch, preventing it from opening and closing without chipping the paint.
I had to remove 1/8" of metal from top to bottom of the housing to provide adequate clearance.
Above the wheelwell opening, I had to remove 1/8" of material so the JCR guards would sit flush against the body.
I also had to "massage" the guard a the rear where the rub rail was welded to the guard, because there was a 3/16" gap between the body and the guard. I suspect the guard warped when the rail was welded on.
FWIW, the rub rail does have a welded support in the middle, just not a piece of tube. They are not riveted on, but bolted with button head bolts and flange nuts, so they should stay put.
Here's a shot of the JCR Lower Quarter guard fitment.......and this was the 2nd set they sent me to replace the first set, which fit exactly the same. Screw me once, shame on you....... I used by buddy's press to correct the bends to the proper angles........:twak:
The ORFab quarter guard rail is made from a larger diameter tube than the JCR unit and extends further out from the body, so it would make sense that it would better prevent damage to your XJ, should you come in close contact to a tree or rock ledge.
Guess it all depends what you are looking for and how much modification you want to do. The ORFab units that I saw on rigs at the
event in Moab last October seemed to fit well. JCR has some good stuff for XJ's, but their Quality Control is lacking, so don't expect to just be able to slap a coat of paint on it and bolt in on without test fitting and modifying it to achieve proper fitment.