Depends which version you get. Mine bent when oft road. The bars sticking out horizontal which hold the side steps in place got pushed upwards and bent the sill a bit. They do have a vertical support bar near the sill but it will still bend if you belly out the side step.Are Freelander side steps just for show or can weight be put on them?
It's a myth our doors fall oft.Think they're designed to provide anchor points for the ratchet straps.
That hold the doors in place, incase they get wet..