Member Since: 27 May 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 80
Side steps
Hi,
Went to test drive disco 4 with family and found even with car suspension lowered before switching off my wee boy ( age 7) couldn't get in unless we lifted him. I have been reading some topics that they rust etc and easily damaged and cutting and difference in quality from eBay. Think at mo I need them as SWMBO not going to lift him in and out every time. Britpart one come up as being good but what about bearmach and the various prices. Who do you reckon is best to purchase from and for customer service in case need to send back which some folk have said. Also worried about side of seat getting burst like on disco 2 getting in and out so what are the best for quality heavy duty seat covers.
Seems even with newer models the same problem for us vertically challenged people.
Many thanks
28th May 2015 5:39 am
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
This will get moved to mods section but
I've got the Bearmach ones,good steps, well if my 86 yr old MIL can use them I'm sure a fit 7yr old can
No cutting involved, easy to fit. I would also buy another set of the L bolts as seen in the group buys. I think Advanced factors have plenty. The steps are about £100 ish and fitted in about an hour. I can't remember where I got mine a couple of years ago
As for seat covers I have Exmoor trim ones, expensive, about £200. Other folks have recommended Inca ones. I can't comment as I've not used/seen those ones.
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28th May 2015 7:08 am
Zoso
Member Since: 13 Apr 2009
Location: Scotland
Posts: 32
In my experience side steps do rust but I got a new set fitted to my D3 last summer and I sprayed the underside with "ACF50 Anti-Corrosion Protection Rust Prevention Spray" - still look brand new after the winter.
12th Jun 2015 9:10 am
Mr Kington
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 1552
steps dont rust (they do underneath but its just surface stuff) what does rust is the rivets holding on the silver trim. but they can be easily replaced / re-rivetted when needed
we have the wider steps fitted since manufacture and they do help. especially when camping and trying to get on the top of the car. would seriously miss them if they were not on there
however if you do a lot of serious off-roading then they might not be ideal in this instanceJames favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
12th Jun 2015 10:08 am
Chas206276
Member Since: 27 May 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 80
Got some oem side steps and SWMBO is happier as she didn't like the chrome side tubes. Had to get new plastic sills as the original one had been cut so will be putting up for sale once I get some more posts. The tubes are in good condition but why does no one put grease or copper grease on bolts to stop them corroding. Not sure how long they been on but worst case is three years as came with car and have landrover sticker in middle but needed to drill out two bolts. Have gave the brackets a wire brush and repainted black. Thank you for advice
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