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Side steps replacement

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wormus

Member Since: 01 Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 149

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Side steps replacement

Hi, after 9 years of ownership, my OE Land Rover side steps have turned to weetabix. I think they were £700 fitted originally but hey ho. Google shows plenty of replacements for a wide range of costs and no doubt quality. What do people recommend to replace the original LR ones?

I have searched the threads but I cannot seem to find what I'm looking for - same fitment at the originals but decent quality. Not looking for rock sliders for example, these are for making it easier to get in and out.

3rd Aug 2024 3:30 pm

Scott #55

Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1683

Prepare yourself for a can of worms when you remove the sills - highly likely that you will find a huge rust problem as the steps trap a lot of debris.

I had to get some serious welding done to fix my D4 last year when my steps needed replacing. My local Indy sorted it all for me.

3rd Aug 2024 4:18 pm

wormus

Member Since: 01 Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 149

Thanks. Balls, will take mine off and see how things look. Recommendations still welcome.

3rd Aug 2024 4:22 pm

JordsDisco

Member Since: 22 May 2020
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 1601

2008 Discovery 3 3.0 SDV6 GS Manual Santorini Black

These are pretty much rust proof. I’ve had them for 5 years and absolutely no corrosion.

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3rd Aug 2024 8:15 pm

wormus

Member Since: 01 Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 149

Brilliant, thanks, have just bought some of these. I hope there are no horrors waiting for me when the old ones come off.

4th Aug 2024 8:27 am

Scott #55

Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1683

Fingers crossed. Maybe I was just unfortunate, or less than fastidious in my cleaning routine.

5th Aug 2024 6:22 am

Nasher

Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2802

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Loire Blue

Best thing to replace side steps with is nothing at all.

The Devils accessory as far as I'm concerned.

Perhaps they looked good in the 1990's on a Shogun. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.

5th Aug 2024 7:21 am

JordsDisco

Member Since: 22 May 2020
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 1601

I’ve had my fair share of LR side steps and they rust underneath.

I was sceptical there was anything out there that could do the job without giving me grief. These ones are as close to perfection as I’ve had. They seem to be vulcanised underneath. No negatives tbh.

5th Aug 2024 9:33 am

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