chillirover
New Member
Disclosure: I'm an interloper looking to help my old Dad.. They're here with me in Spain and I'm trying to help him out with info while he's here. I've searched the forum but haven't come across the answers I'm looking for.
The old fella needs to fit some 'proper' side steps to his Freelander 1 so my vertically challenged mum can use them to get in and out better. (They're both in their 70s) Currently has the OEM teardrop ones fitted which are pretty useless as far as I can see...
So my questions are:
1. Will they help solve the getting in/out problem and serve OK as a step?
2. What makes would people recommend/not recommend
3. How much ground clearance (if any) do you loose fitting aftermarket boards with brackets?
4. Anything else I should know about this...
Here's what we've looked at so far:
Landrover Freelander Mk1/2/3 Trux Side Step Running Boards - 4x4 AT
Landrover Freelander Up To 07 (3 And 5 Door) Trux M16 Side Steps With Stainless Steel Edge - 4x4 AT
Landrover Freelander Up To 07 (3 And 5 Door) Trux B96 Aluminium Side Step Running Boards - 4x4 AT
http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/freelander-stainless-steel-and-aluminium-side-steps
Any advice suggestions etc would be greatly appreciated as I'd love to help dad sort this out. Cheers in advance
The old fella needs to fit some 'proper' side steps to his Freelander 1 so my vertically challenged mum can use them to get in and out better. (They're both in their 70s) Currently has the OEM teardrop ones fitted which are pretty useless as far as I can see...
So my questions are:
1. Will they help solve the getting in/out problem and serve OK as a step?
2. What makes would people recommend/not recommend
3. How much ground clearance (if any) do you loose fitting aftermarket boards with brackets?
4. Anything else I should know about this...
Here's what we've looked at so far:
Landrover Freelander Mk1/2/3 Trux Side Step Running Boards - 4x4 AT
Landrover Freelander Up To 07 (3 And 5 Door) Trux M16 Side Steps With Stainless Steel Edge - 4x4 AT
Landrover Freelander Up To 07 (3 And 5 Door) Trux B96 Aluminium Side Step Running Boards - 4x4 AT
http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/freelander-stainless-steel-and-aluminium-side-steps
Any advice suggestions etc would be greatly appreciated as I'd love to help dad sort this out. Cheers in advance