having just had a new drive installed, the D4 has decided to start "dripping rust" for want of a better description. a quick look underneath and it's looking like the **** sidesteps are the culprit, looking very naff underneath.
1. are they going to come off easily ?
2. what have folks found regarding success rate of refurb'ing them ?
3. is it going to be simpler to buy another set ?.
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
30th Aug 2019 3:35 pm
marsie
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
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They are only made of thin metal so i would say if they were dropping enough rust to be noticeable that they are probably shot and the only safe way to refurb them is by replacing them. Previous Discos
1989 200tdi 3dr
1994 300tdi ES
1995 3.9 ES (x3)
2000 4.0 adventurer
2001 4.0 ES
2005 D3 HSE (zambesi silver)
2007 D3 SE (Lugano teal)
2011 D4 XS (Baltic Blue)
2008 D3 HSE PREMIUM (buckingham blue)
2009 D4 XS (Nara bronze)
2006 D3 Metropolis (Java Black)
2012my D4 HSE (indus silver)
Current 2013 D4 XS (Firenze red)
30th Aug 2019 5:16 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
Had some OEM ones on my first D3 they fell apart when I took them off. I'd take them off and see what's what.
If they are shot PM me, I have some 3 year old OEMs just taken off my D4 that I'm about to put up for sale. Slight ding in the silver strip on one side which is replaceable maybe even with the one from your Current set MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
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get underneath this weekend and squirt the bolts holding the running boards on with wd40 they will be rusted up and the captive nut will shear and spin very easy If they are stuck.. If that happens you can get the whole thing off in one piece but you have to mess about undoing the main bolts without removing the trim which is a right pain In the back side MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
30th Aug 2019 8:16 pm
Ali1971
Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Dalgety Bay
Posts: 817
Mine are shot, rusty and lumpy. Need to get replacements I think, hope they come of easy enough
31st Aug 2019 11:05 am
RDR
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Location: Derbyshire
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Have a dremel or small Angle grinder to hand you may need them MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
31st Aug 2019 11:08 am
Bardley
Member Since: 02 May 2018
Location: Hertfordshire
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If the step to mounting brackets don't come off, you'll need to cut the top rubber section off and cut or drill the bolts out.
If the mounting brackets are ok, best leave them, and clean and paint them. They were the same as my aftermarket steps when I changed mine, so just re used them.
It's worth spraying with Waxoyl once fitted. Coat the underneath liberally as they take the brunt of the spray from the front wheels.2011 MY D4 HSE
Previously 2001 D2 TD5, 1996 D1 300Tdi, 1985 90 2.2 petrol.
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brief look under to get some WD40 on them and they look ... brackets look poor too but may be ok when i detach the steps and can see properly.
problem will be if i take them off, decide they need binning then can't get them back on whilst i get replacements. probably not wise (even if legit) to be driving round with 3 brackets per side sticking out to catch the unwary.
2nd Sep 2019 4:04 pm
Svenb
Member Since: 18 Sep 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 63
I’ve just taken mine off as I didn’t like them. Little bit of surface rust to them, but structurally sound. Could do with a rub down underneath and sealing/painting. If you’re interested in them drop me a pm and I’ll send some pics.
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
... brackets look poor too but may be ok when i detach the steps and can see properly.
