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| Hughman Member Since: 04 Feb 2013 Location: Dublin Posts: 14   
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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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21st Aug 2013 10:09am |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555  
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Don't think they need any modification? An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"  |
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21st Aug 2013 11:50am |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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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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21st Aug 2013 12:26pm |
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| Hughman Member Since: 04 Feb 2013 Location: Dublin Posts: 14
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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.
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21st Aug 2013 12:54pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17338 
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That could be the problem. |
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21st Aug 2013 12:55pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6090 
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^^^^^
My thoughts exactly. They probably decided on the bolt holes using a map instead of a tape measure. |
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21st Aug 2013 1:04pm |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725
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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.
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21st Aug 2013 3:40pm |
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| James @ Grange Barnet LR Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Barnet, North London Posts: 201 
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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? James  Follow us on Twitter: @GrangeBarnetJLR |
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21st Aug 2013 5:14pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17338
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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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21st Aug 2013 5:46pm |
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| James @ Grange Barnet LR Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Barnet, North London Posts: 201
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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. James Follow us on Twitter: @GrangeBarnetJLR |
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21st Aug 2013 6:00pm |
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| Hughman Member Since: 04 Feb 2013 Location: Dublin Posts: 14
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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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24th Sep 2013 12:43pm |
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