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mptzs90 Member Since: 24 May 2024 Location: Kent Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My original side steps are starting to look a rusty mess and the (i think factory) silver checker plate is also starting to flake. One option is to just get new steps https://sidesteps.co.uk/products/classic-d...side-steps and sill checker plate but I’m now down a rabbit hole on rock sliders. Specifically, do they offer more reasonable side impact protection on road?
If so, I wondered about new rock sliders without the tree part (e.g. https://ddsmetal.co.uk/shop/defender-90-rock-sliders/) and then replacement steps to clean it up. From what I’ve read, the effort to recover steps isn’t worth it because they’ve rusted from the inside. The other option would be to get somewhere to blast and coat the original checker plate and just get new steps, I’m hesitant to replace the plate because i don’t want to have to drill more holes if any new plate doesn’t match up. As above, only really interested in the rock slider plan if they would offer some better side protection on road AND would be compatible with tubular steps so keen for views there. If I’ve missed a better option please shout! Thanks! |
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mptzs90 Member Since: 24 May 2024 Location: Kent Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks
These look like a step compatible option with strength, but also not cheap: https://uproar4x4.com/products/land-rover-...less-steel Mahker have something similar … but branded loudly: https://shop.mahker.com/product/land-rover...ess-steel/ |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5832 ![]() ![]() |
I feel much safer in mine with sliders on. They are a considerable chunk of metal along the passenger compartment. Especially important when you sit soooo close to the edge.
And I’ve tested them at impact speed. And was pleased to have them fitted, although mine have always been rock and tree sliders. |
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mptzs90 Member Since: 24 May 2024 Location: Kent Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
That’s what I’m thinking - I’m keen to improve safety where I can. But also can’t lose the side steps and the tree sliders would just be too high.
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mptzs90 Member Since: 24 May 2024 Location: Kent Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
...so I guess in summary I'm looking for rock sliders to add the side impact protection (recommended models greatly appreciated) alongside any experience fitting them with side steps.
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mptzs90 Member Since: 24 May 2024 Location: Kent Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Based on reviews I've seen of uproar4x4 here and elsewhere and the description, I'm going to go for these shortly: https://uproar4x4.com/products/land-rover-...ess-steel. They're pricey but should last forever and require zero maintenance, as well as be stronger than the 3mm steel version.
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