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Hughman



Member Since: 04 Feb 2013
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Ireland 2000 Defender 90 Td5 HT Coniston Green
Defender SVX Tubular Side Steps fitting help
Hi,

I received my Defender SVX Tubular Side Steps (Britpart) for my 90 yesterday from LR parts after a quick look last night it seems there will be quite alot of modifaction nessescary to get them to fit has anyone fitting them and if so could they give me an tips before I get the angle grinder out!!

Thanks for look

Hughman
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adafish



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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi DCPU Stornoway Grey
shouldn't need to, don't they bolt to the outriggers . Been a while since I fitted some t be honest.. Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
Post #260279 21st Aug 2013 11:48am
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GUM97



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Don't think they need any modification? An engine to TDi for!
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Post #260280 21st Aug 2013 11:50am
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Sphere



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I just fitted a set all I needed was a set of riv nuts. These were included in the fitting kit.
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Hughman



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Thanks for the replys gents, Sphere what year is yours I have a 00 D90 when I offered the rail up the holes don't seem to match and it doesnt seem to sit out far enough, now, I will have to have a good look later.
Post #260310 21st Aug 2013 12:54pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Re: Defender SVX Tubular Side Steps fitting help
Hughman wrote:

... Britpart ...




That could be the problem.
Post #260311 21st Aug 2013 12:55pm
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diesel_jim



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^^^^^ Laughing


My thoughts exactly. They probably decided on the bolt holes using a map instead of a tape measure.
Post #260315 21st Aug 2013 1:04pm
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Sphere



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Mine weren't britpart admittedly and fitted to a 02 110. Can take some photos if you think it may be any use but 110 rather than 90 may be different. The holes were in the chassis and the outriggers provided. I scrapped the bolts they sent in favour of stainless ones.
Post #260354 21st Aug 2013 3:40pm
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James @ Grange Barnet LR



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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Zermatt Silver
Not a major issue, but I replaced my OEM cubby box with a new Britpart item and was surprised to find that no fitting holes were drilled.

I was hoping for it to be a 5 min unbolt/bolt in job but ended up having to drill holes and make a template.

No drama, but may be how they do things?

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blackwolf



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If they had been drilled there's a possibility they'd be in the wrong places. Count yourself lucky!
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James @ Grange Barnet LR



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blackwolf wrote:
If they had been drilled there's a possibility they'd be in the wrong places. Count yourself lucky!


In fairness I wouldn't agree, but know what you mean! The OEM boxes have holes consistantly drilled in the same place, including the plastic trays on late non-cubby vehicles meaning that everything is easily interchangeable.

As I say, not a major issue, but not as plug n play as I'd have expected, or had I bought a genuine cubby from our parts department.

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Hughman



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Sorry its been a while since my post,

Thanks for the posts, after all it was really straight forward fitting the side steps just a bit of moving around to figure exactly were to located holes but it went very well and no need for mod.
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