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Side Bars with steps
I had a set of official Land Rover side steps on a Freelander 2 and, although I found them useful, I felt that they made the car look like a pimp mobile. Also, the side steps lessen the car's offroad capabilities.
Therefore, for the new D4 I'm getting, I'd rather have a set of side bars with steps. I'd appreciate anybody's thoughts on what's out there and what I should consider.
Hi you need a pair of these then just away now at the powder coaters will be back on Monday will do some other photos then these are further out than the normal ones i do and they can be used as side steps but they don't stick out as much
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24th Oct 2009 10:20 am
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WOW , now they are 8) Ray..............................Must resist........................step away from the PC
ANybody wanna pair of OEM sidesteps then I can have a pair
24th Oct 2009 10:36 am
highlandcow
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Thanks for that, but I've seen side tubes that have flattened and rubberised bits for your feet. The non-slip bits are an important consideration for my nephews, nieces and septuagenarian parents.
I've got photos of ones (tubes, not relatives) I've found on the internet, but don't know how to include them in a post.
Basically, am I asking too much of a set of tubes: to provide easy access with a non-slip area and better side/tree/rock protection than Land Rover's standard side steps? Might it be the case that I have to choose between what's more important: side protection or access?
Also, since I won't officially own the D4 until I pay the balance in two years, I'd presume that any modifications would have to be removable and be done without any drilling.
Thanks.
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24th Oct 2009 10:51 am
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highlandcow wrote:
Might it be the case that I have to choose between what's more important: side protection or access?
That is a very likely choice you will have to make, unfortunately there is no solution that adequately combines both roles effectively, there will always be some compromise and bias towards one purpose or the other I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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i do under stand you these are removable and no drilling as all the holes are all ready there and taped for 8MM bolts and to put your plastic one back on just bye some new bits a few quid for the bits now we could put some ally checker on the top as well then you will have a platformHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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24th Oct 2009 12:33 pm
highlandcow
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RLD, thanks for that. I'm not so keen on chequerplate because I find it a bit slippy and my parents definitely would. Also, I'm not so sure that it would suit a Discovery 4, but photos might persuade me otherwise.
Am I allowed to post an ebay auction where I've seen something that might fit the bill for feedback?
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24th Oct 2009 1:28 pm
highlandcow
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RLD: I think plain, matte, non-bling with heavy-duty rubber might do the trick.
I'd appreciate a photo of any (normal) ones on a Discovery (3 or 4).
Mine will be a silver one. However, I don't understand about having to remove stuff. I'm not a mechanic.
removing little plastic studs thats all you just hit them with a hammer and they come off all you do then is push new ones inHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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24th Oct 2009 2:31 pm
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Ray
looks like you and GNVP have been working on the same project!
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24th Oct 2009 3:03 pm
highlandcow
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I'm not due home until the end of November and that's when I should be collecting my D4, so I've got time to research a suitable product. The only thing that can put a spanner in the works is if the finance is approved and that will be a because I've already given the LR dealer my Audi A5.
RLD: thanks for the explanation. Still interested in seeing your side bars on a vehicle.
NeilD: also interested in seeing your product, but your website is down.
these will be on a vehicle next week the ones on my car don't come out this fareHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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24th Oct 2009 3:45 pm
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WOW 
because I've already given the LR dealer my Audi A5.
