Cliff H
Member Since: 27 Oct 2005
Location: Home of the Pork pie and Stilton
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Has anyone fitted their own side steps and if so are they tricky?
I am having difficulty downloading the instructions from the LR site for some reason.
With my TD4 I got the dealer to fit them as you needed a 'riv nut expander' (they actually forgot to charge me  )
Any help would be appreciated! Zermatt silver 06 reg.
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
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Strange you should ask; I've just finished fitting a pair this morning.
The job is not hard - I'm not a very practical person - the first took me 2 hours, the second was just 40 minutes.
I did have the benefit of doing it with a 3t lift, air line and tools - I'm not sure I would like to have done it on a driveway with twin jacks.
Hardest part? Cutting out the (marked) pieces on the cill trim for the angle iron pieces - three on each side and then filing them smooth.
If you want to discuss it, pm me.
Annoyingly enough, I noticed that yesterday, some b*gg*r has put a small dent on one of my door panels with a door edge. Had I had these steps last week, it would have been a scuff on them instead. Ah well, wasn't going to remain perfect for ever... Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 12th Nov 2005 3:38 pm |
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robbi
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: Channel Islands
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DrLex wrote:Annoyingly enough, I noticed that yesterday, some b*gg*r has put a small dent on one of my door panels with a door edge. Had I had these steps last week, it would have been a scuff on them instead. Ah well, wasn't going to remain perfect for ever...
I am having side mouldings fitted to my RRS but also wondering whether to get side steps for the sole purpose of stopping door dents. My current car has at least 4  people have no respect or care for other peoples property.
I appreciate the different body space of D3 and RRS but wondered whether they would actually stop door dents since it would depend on the door shape of the other car, or not?? 08 Sport TDV8
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| 2nd Jan 2006 6:41 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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robbi wrote:
I am having side mouldings fitted to my RRS but also wondering whether to get side steps for the sole purpose of stopping door dents. My current car has at least 4 people have no respect or care for other peoples property.
I appreciate the different body space of D3 and RRS but wondered whether they would actually stop door dents since it would depend on the door shape of the other car, or not??
I have both the rubbing strips and the side steps and I believe that they will protect the doors from being dented by most cars. I also leave my car in off road height when in car parks as this almost guarantees that the side step will take the impact if someone opens their door into my car. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
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| 2nd Jan 2006 6:53 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Robbi,
depends upon the natural habitat, if it's Tesco's carpark - or any other generic supermarket retailer - then the sidesteps with rubbing strips combo is best
If it's offroad, then go for the rock slider bars, with side rubbing strips. The bars won't save you in the shopping forays but the rubbing strips will prevent all but the most determined
none of which will protect you from the jealous scroat with a key, of course 
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| 2nd Jan 2006 6:59 pm |
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
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WOODY179 wrote:
I have both the rubbing strips and the side steps and I believe that they will protect the doors from being dented by most cars. I also leave my car in off road height when in car parks as this almost guarantees that the side step will take the impact if someone opens their door into my car.
Quick tests confirm such, the only likely exception being another off-roader or high-access vehicle. I'm also happy with the way the steps keep the mud splashes down. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 4th Jan 2006 1:25 pm |
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Discoverynovice
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Lancashire
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Is it possible to fit rubbing strips yourself or is that definately a dealer job?
Pete
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| 18th Jan 2006 12:42 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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stuckinthemud wrote:Is it possible to fit rubbing strips yourself or is that definately a dealer job?
Pete
Easy peasy lemon squeezy!! best to do it on a warm day though!
I was a bit worried about potential problems with paint protection applied but they've stuck like s  t to a blanket! 
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| 18th Jan 2006 12:50 pm |
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Discoverynovice
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Lancashire
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10forcash wrote:stuckinthemud wrote:Is it possible to fit rubbing strips yourself or is that definately a dealer job?
Pete
Easy peasy lemon squeezy!! best to do it on a warm day though!
I was a bit worried about potential problems with paint protection applied but they've stuck like s t to a blanket!
Are they simply stuck on then? Or is it a bit more technical than that? I am to DIY and car maintenance what Tony Blair is to telling the truth!! - so it has to be easy for me to have a go!!
Pete
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| 18th Jan 2006 1:14 pm |
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Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Ibstone Bucks
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Stick on job! D5 HSE Waitona Grey 2015
Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
D4 HSE Santorini Black
Almond Arabica hide & Walnut trim Now sold
Discovery 3 TDV6 SE
Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
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| 18th Jan 2006 1:21 pm |
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scorpio
Member Since: 26 Feb 2005
Location: Birmingham
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robbi wrote:DrLex wrote:Annoyingly enough, I noticed that yesterday, some b*gg*r has put a small dent on one of my door panels with a door edge. Had I had these steps last week, it would have been a scuff on them instead. Ah well, wasn't going to remain perfect for ever...
I am having side mouldings fitted to my RRS but also wondering whether to get side steps for the sole purpose of stopping door dents. My current car has at least 4 people have no respect or care for other peoples property.
I appreciate the different body space of D3 and RRS but wondered whether they would actually stop door dents since it would depend on the door shape of the other car, or not??
Robbi look at the side steps on a RRS as they seem to be well hidden under those door mouldings and may not offer the protection you reqyuire
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| 18th Jan 2006 4:33 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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robbi wrote:I appreciate the different body space of D3 and RRS but wondered whether they would actually stop door dents since it would depend on the door shape of the other car, or not??
side steps and razor wire combo should do the trick 
p.s. is the reduced quote OK Slimer? 
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| 18th Jan 2006 9:36 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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Spot on TFC  The End
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| 18th Jan 2006 9:37 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Slimer wrote:Spot on TFC
errrrr..... 
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| 18th Jan 2006 9:43 pm |
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