Member Since: 26 Jul 2015
Location: Solihull
Posts: 43
Side steps VTK500010/VPLAP0035 genuine or not?
Hello,
I need some side step advise, I see there are a lot of genuine and 'style' side steps on the market, could someone tell me how I can confirm what to look for on a genuine set.
Thanks in advance,
Mat
12th Aug 2015 7:19 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Some on ebay for 110 pounds that quite a few on here have fitted, a search should find them.
12th Aug 2015 8:24 pm
mat.m
Member Since: 26 Jul 2015
Location: Solihull
Posts: 43
I've found both on the internet which is why I want to confirm the differences between the two and where I can find the markings that make genuine parts genuine.
13th Aug 2015 9:34 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20740
Having fitted lots of both sets, there is no distinguishable difference in quality between them.
The brackets appear to be the same.
The aluminium trims fall off them both
Member Since: 27 May 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 80
Hi,
I put on side steps in oem style and removed the chrome tubes which had a sticker next to bracket to say landrover with part number. Not sure about step version though.
14th Aug 2015 5:43 am
mat.m
Member Since: 26 Jul 2015
Location: Solihull
Posts: 43
Thanks for the picture, at least I will know what the label looks like.
I just bought a genuine set from a Land Rover dealer for £510 delivered, felt the new wheels deserved the genuine item
I for one do feel there is a difference in quality having replace the genuine steps for aftermarket on the old D3.
Andy.2022MY Defender 110 D250 HSE X Dynamic, Gondwana with options!
2015 Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver, Black Pack
Gone:Disco 4 HSE Luxury, Firenze Red, Ebony/Ivory
Gone:2006 FFRR TD6 Autobiography, Black
Gone: 2013 Jaguar XKR Convertible, Italian Racing Red😢
Gone: 2008 Disco 3 HSE, Hybrid Tv + Retro-fit RSE System & DVD
Gone: 2010 FFRR TDV8 Vogue SE, RSE & DVD, Stornoway Grey
14th Aug 2015 8:34 pm
mat.m
Member Since: 26 Jul 2015
Location: Solihull
Posts: 43
Am I right in thinking OEM quality steps are fitted with genuine rubbers?!
26th Aug 2015 7:59 pm
omg!
Member Since: 01 Jun 2011
Location: Fife
Posts: 569
Disco_Mikey wrote:
You can replace them every 3 years, and still be cheaper than buying genuine.
Are you listening, JLR?
Replacing them every three years is about what I have done.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
