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OwenB

Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #1

I get from reading on here that most people regard these as a scare on the face of the Defender.
But mine is not used off-road and my little wife can't get in without them, so I am looking to fit some.

My question is, are the "quick fit " ones, like this...
http://www.paddockspares.com/pm411-defender-90-quick-fit-tubular-side-steps-pair.html
That fit like this... http://www.sidesteps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Land-Rover-Defender-90-tube-steps.pdf

As good/strong as these ones, which appear to use more factory fixtures... http://www.paddockspares.com/step-assy-chequered-plate-1.html

Mine is a 2003 TD5 Hardtop, so I'm assuming they would 'fit'!

Thanks all.

 

dag019

Well-Known Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #2

The quick fit ones look like they will offer more support from the way they are fitted as they have a bracing piece to the chassis similar the the original land rover single steps.
The other one looks from the picture to just bolt to the sill which I would have though would cause the sill/step to bend underneath the vehicle if you stood on it.

 

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OwenB

Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #3

I believe the other one also has a brace at the front, which has to have a rivnut installed to bolt into. The rear is just the bolt you see, I believe anyway.

 

Connorefc

Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #4

I recently fitted a set of the quick fit steps to my TD5 90. They are very robust when fitted and easy to fit, once I managed to remove the previously fitted and very rusted side step bolts. Look great and I have been off road in them without a problem.

 

Connorefc

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• Apr 1, 2016

• #5

 

Brown

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• Apr 1, 2016

• #6

There's some fantastic scenery in that picture. I bet that little canine friend in the back would like to be out chasing sheep!

 

Connorefc

Member

• Apr 1, 2016

• #7

Brown said:

There's some fantastic scenery in that picture. I bet that little canine friend in the back would like to be out chasing sheep!

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Wastwater in the lakes just had a week there, Cooper would certainly rather be running !

 

Coffeelandy

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• Apr 1, 2016

• #8

Connorefc said:

Wastwater in the lakes just had a week there, Cooper would certainly rather be running !

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Hah love that name, Cooper. Go on youtube and type Cooper and Ice cream, it's funny as hell.

 

Connorefc

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• Apr 1, 2016

• #9

Coffeelandy said:

Hah love that name, Cooper. Go on youtube and type Cooper and Ice cream, it's funny as hell.

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I think I seen that, Lab has to wait for his ice cream and when he wolfs it down in one go can see why

 

Coffeelandy

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• Apr 1, 2016

• #10

Connorefc said:

I think I seen that, Lab has to wait for his ice cream and when he wolfs it down in one go can see why

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That's the badger, brilliant! Have you thought about getting tree/rock sliders combines and then putting grip tape on the tubes? You get three for the price of one then. They're 150 quid a set from Timber Trail for a 110 so a bit cheaper for a 90. Flipping heavy duty too, I tripped over a set in the shop today!

 

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OwenB

Member

• Apr 2, 2016

• #11

Connorefc said:

I recently fitted a set of the quick fit steps to my TD5 90. They are very robust when fitted and easy to fit, once I managed to remove the previously fitted and very rusted side step bolts. Look great and I have been off road in them without a problem.

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Thanks for the info.
They look good too!