philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
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With 4 off-road Forum Events on the calendar over the next 8 or so weekends, I want to temporarily remove my factory fitted Side Tubes (and their brackets I guess).
Won't get a chance to look at how they're fitted until this afternoon so, if anyone's removed these recently, an indication of what's involved would be appreciated. Do I need a 2nd pair of hands or any non basic tools?
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 17th Jan 2009 12:21 pm |
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
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they may be fitted with a tamper proof torqx bolts, i have seen that before. might be worth a look before you alocate the time to do it and then find you dont have the tools  CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
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2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
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| 17th Jan 2009 12:38 pm |
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Disco3newbie
Member Since: 26 Oct 2008
Location: Scottish Borders
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Try this link to Land Rover Owner Info.
You should be able to find the fitting instructions, unfortunately I can't download on this PC but you can select the documents you need and download to print in pdf format
http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/extfree2viewlrprod/index.jsp
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| 17th Jan 2009 1:07 pm |
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mehari
Member Since: 14 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Belgium and often in Brittany
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My experience is that you can easily remove the tamper proof protection and take them out using a simple Torx tool. 10-15" job. You are right to take them out, mine were completely destroyed during y first 4X4 outing with this Disco.
A quite useless option to my mind. A second D3 ! This time with all whistles and bells (Auto, 7seats, Diff Lock, RAI, all kinds of protections, winch, Extended range tank, iPod adapter....)
First time twice the same car ! and first time third car of the same brand !
I'm loving it !
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| 17th Jan 2009 2:22 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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You should have an Allen key that came with the tubes. its got a small hole in the middle to fit over the "pin" in the Allen bolt. The tubes would have been fitted by the dealer. my key was left in the glove box
if not you can either borrow mine or drill a small hole in a normal allen key, cant remember the size though, may be 8mm  Duncan
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| 17th Jan 2009 2:44 pm |
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philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
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Hi Dunc
Regrettably, the dealer didn't leave me with anything. 
Can I either take you up on the offer of borrowing your 'side tube' pin hex key or perhaps you could measure it so that I can source one from a local tool shop?
In any event, I really need to take the tubes off before I get to Bala next weekend as I don't want them rattling about in the back whilst we're on the LRE course!!
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| 17th Jan 2009 4:01 pm |
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London Lad
Member Since: 27 May 2008
Location: Suffolk
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On my dealer fitted tubes only one bolt on each side was tamper proof.
Needless to say it was a Sunday and I had every tamper proof hex key except the correct size for the job!
I used a small punch and a club hammer to knock the pin to one side and then to flatten it into the bottom of the socket hole.
Better to get the correct bit if you can!
Its almost imposable to drill a good quality hex bit BTW .
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| 17th Jan 2009 4:37 pm |
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philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
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Just checked and mine also only has one of the hex pin types each side. I reckon the hex size is 8mm
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| 17th Jan 2009 4:56 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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where do you live. im in crawley on monday. i might be able to drop them in or i'll post it to you ?
i'll also measure it. it pouring with rain at the moment will measure tomorrow. i'm pretty certain its 8mm but will check.
fitting instructions here : http://www.landrovertechinfo.com/extfree2v.../L319-Side Protection Tubes DOC.pdf Duncan
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D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 17th Jan 2009 7:39 pm |
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philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
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I'm in Romford Duncan so a long trek from Crawley!
I'll PM my address to you - will gladly assist in quenching your thirst when I return the tool to you in Bala 
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| 17th Jan 2009 8:18 pm |
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discocuzzy
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
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Angle grider then throw them in the bin Phil "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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| 17th Jan 2009 8:19 pm |
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philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
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If they were sidesteps, yes the grinder would have been out before now but I like my stainless tubes. I got the dealer to fund and fit them for me when I bought my used motor.
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| 17th Jan 2009 8:34 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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I love my sidesteps. Gotta take em off too
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| 17th Jan 2009 8:35 pm |
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discocuzzy
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
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Lol...sorry Phil couldnt resist "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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| 17th Jan 2009 8:36 pm |
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philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
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Taken in the spirit it was meant!! 
I also respect the views of those that hate them and I would be the first to admit that they're totally impractical for offroading!
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| 17th Jan 2009 9:14 pm |
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