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Stuart,I had the steps on the 3 also,but decided to go for these this time round.....I had aftermarket steps before,and so cant comment on the LR ones (although I'm led to believe they are no different) the side bars feel more substantial imho....
I also liked the fact they are adjustable,and you don't need to cut the sill to fit them HTH "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
7th Dec 2013 12:38 pm
markbrads
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 234
john ov wrote:
Thinking about changing my steps for tube like these, will the cut outs on the plastic trim underneath be different?
Let us know how you get on fitting them
Hi John if you get these let me know how you get on with them would you.
Thanks
Mark
7th Dec 2013 12:58 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Yogi ya b d
Now look what you've went and done
Had me thinking about these today and now I've just went and ordered a set
Hope they are an easy fit
Hope SWMBO doesn't notice them, but I doubt that
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
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7th Dec 2013 6:06 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
I feel ya pain Alan but I blame it on Euan
Mine are sat in my car at the moment and look really good for the money I paid for them
Hopefully I'm going to attempt mine tomorrow but it's looking likely I will need new sill trims but I will do those at a later stage if need be
Is there going to be a sudden flood of used OE steps for sale on here soon?
7th Dec 2013 6:17 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Yogi
What do you mean new cill trims
I thought they were a straight fit, no cutting etc
I never had any steps fitted so none here for sale
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
Iid Bluetooth
7th Dec 2013 6:22 pm
lespes
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He has orig steps which mean the sills have been cut when fitted.D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
Now demoted to a VW
7th Dec 2013 6:25 pm
Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Re: Tubes
peterburnett wrote:
All fixings supplied, 10 mins per side to fit, no sill cutting, look great
How far do they stick out, are they like the steps and protect the doors when in off road heigh in supermarket car parks?MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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7th Dec 2013 6:41 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
Alan B wrote:
Yogi
What do you mean new cill trims
I thought they were a straight fit, no cutting etc
I never had any steps fitted so none here for sale
Don't panic Alan lol
7th Dec 2013 6:54 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Thanks for the answer I wanted lespes.
Yogi you had me worried there I thought I was going to have to start cutting bits out
But now I understand that I won't as I never had steps on
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
Iid Bluetooth
7th Dec 2013 7:01 pm
sjmw
Member Since: 05 Jan 2012
Location: Bristol
Posts: 218
Thanks Euan - think I'll cancel the LR side steps and spend the money on something else (for the D4 of course)
7th Dec 2013 7:34 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
Kin ell
Just done one side....
all six nuts holding the tread plate onto the OE brackets sheared off, good for me but not good for resale
brackets came off vehicle ok and plugged holes with silicone sealant,
fitting new hardware is a piece of peepee, apart from front chassis bolt needs a breaker bar
cup of coffee then t'other side...
new sill trims needed but no major rush as cutouts are not ovious
old cut out ones will be for sale with steps soon...
8th Dec 2013 4:05 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Youve just reminded me,I sheared a bolt off the tubes while trying to take them off too quickly before going green laning in Cumbria last month
If its not too late can you tell me what size they are please...save me trying to take another one off
Cheers"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
8th Dec 2013 4:39 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
Do you mean the ones with the tab thAt go in the chassis
Or the big ones that bolt the tubes onto the brackets?
Had a setback on driver side rear bracket, the hole in the chassis is missing for the upper bolt
Got a bit dark n cold to wop out my drill so it's tied to chassis with 3mm copper wire (just I case it gets stepped on) lower bolt is ok.
Or I might got my Indy to touch it with the welder
Eaun I will measure the threads when it's daylight bud.
As you can see.... Light was fading by the time I started os
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8th Dec 2013 9:44 pm
peterburnett
Member Since: 05 Jun 2012
Location: Swadlincote
Posts: 387
Re: Tubes
Russell wrote:
peterburnett wrote:
All fixings supplied, 10 mins per side to fit, no sill cutting, look great
How far do they stick out, are they like the steps and protect the doors when in off road heigh in supermarket car parks?
They are in line with the outside of the tyre
Pete
8th Dec 2013 10:13 pm
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
Posts: 3373
They are adjustable a bit, but I've pushed mine in (I line with tyre)
Getting in and out is easier for me as I don't cAtch my leg anymore and dirty my (dirty) trousers
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