Dangermike

Active Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #1

Hey guys,

Looking into getting some side steps/ bars

But thinking that because they fit under Neath the side does this not get hit when off roading? Does t it reduce cleareance?

 

Duncp73

New Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #2

Yeah, they do get hit mate and you loose a bit of clearance. Have you thought about getting rock sliders instead?

 

WLJayne

Well-Known Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #3

Here , going on mine when I can afford them. DD has a pair on his and they look great!

Land Rover Freelander Rock Sliders Side Steps Off Road Protection Rock SliderZ | eBay

 

Dangermike

Active Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #4

Hmm! Unfortunately they look rather pricey!

I've seen a picture somewhere where the side bar was level with the sill, but can't find them for sale

 

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matt1295

New Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #5

my sidestep things are are bolted to the cahssis and go under the sill and thats my lowest part and the metal between sidestel and chassis not the thickest not even an inch thick to your not going to lose that much

 

Djdommyp

Active Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #6

Yeah I was thinking the same and was planning on getting steps. After seeing a few get bent on a off roading day I am more inclined to get some rock sliders

 

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tez1963

New Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #7

Dangermike said:

Hmm! Unfortunately they look rather pricey!

I've seen a picture somewhere where the side bar was level with the sill, but can't find them for sale

Click to expand...

try lr supermarket on the interweb mate they do a set for just over £110 plus delivery thats where i got mine from

 

teddywood1

Well-Known Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #8

i have never had problems with mine

 

spacecowboy2442

Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #9

I hope not.
Just bought a Silverline rivet insert tool off a guy in merthyr on eblag. To fit second hand sidesteps to my freeby. Popped over to save a couple of quid postage and told him for my freelander and he had a genuine parts rivet set STC 50376 for a fiver.
Let ya know how i get on.

 

JC600

Well-Known Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #10

Even if the side steps are level with the seal the brackets hook round underneath and will get bent and damaged.

Rocksliderz are the way forward, ive got them fitted to mine.......alot cheaper than a new seal.

Clean pic.

 

Last edited: Apr 2, 2013

spacecowboy2442

Member

• Apr 2, 2013

• #11

Yeah digging the rock slider look JC.
Just put on drivers side genuine fixing kit, easy ad pie.
Thought may as well put on side step before i turn the car around on the drive. DOH!
3 rivnuts on passenger side and silverline tool bit the dust
So if anyone sees a silver hardtop sport with only the drivers side, side steps driving around south Wales for the next couple of days its probably me.