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| apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547   
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It's the standard XS side tubes that I have. Agreed they don't stick out very far, but they came factory fitted and are better than nothing for
 I'll have a look at the Mantec thanks. |
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19th Aug 2017 9:59pm |
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| Paulv8 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 618 
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The last ones I bought off them were poorly finished, and poorly wrapped. There customer service was also terrible. V8 90...WIP |
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19th Aug 2017 10:58pm |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 368 
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A few years back I ordered these via Brendan. They act as sliders, door protectors and as a step with some grip tape added.
The quality is top-notch - galvanised and powder-coated.  Click image to enlarge Dave Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi |
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20th Aug 2017 7:29am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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^^ Those look very much like regular side steps. Have you ever tested them as real sliders?
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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20th Aug 2017 8:17am |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 368
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The idea was to have something standard-looking, but rather more robust and just low enough to use as a side step for SWMBO, as well as being longer to provide more side protection - you'll notice that they overlap the front mudflaps and extend a bit further back too.
They were much heavier duty than the standard ones, and with very robust brackets attaching them to the outriggers. I remember being shocked at how heavy they were and I used the jack when fitting them! I've sold that Defender now but I would have had no qualms whatsoever about how tough they were. Dave Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi |
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20th Aug 2017 8:25am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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Hi Eric, if you look at the R + T sliders on my red 110 which has been off road tested
 and survived are the same manufacturers as the Nonsibods one.
So I am pretty confident that they will stand up to most peoples use. OK they are probably not suitable for winch competition use. Now whilst a lot of R + T sliders may look the same with a wide range of prices. Things to look for include number of supports for the tree slider, are jacking points included, finish. Hot dipped galv is the best route prior to cleaning, primer and then top powder coat. Hot dip galv is not a cheap process! Brendan |
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20th Aug 2017 10:35am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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Hello Brendan, I'm sure that you are right about all that, but when I saw nosnibod's picture it very much looks like the classical side step you see there. Rock sliders from various suppliers are usually a totally different look, rectangular tubes instead of these round steps (or sliders) here, and mounted higher up just under the door bottoms. A bit surprised to see that there exist actual sliders like in this picture. About the same shape and install height as my own side steps. And mine are definitely not suitable to go rock sliding.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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20th Aug 2017 10:59am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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I thought the same, but it depends on what they attach to. If they have heavy brackets attaching them to the chassis outriggers then that's where normal 'jackable sill' type rock sliders bolt to. |
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20th Aug 2017 4:41pm |
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| nosnibod Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 368
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They have enormous great brackets attaching them to the outriggers with several bolts. The sliders then attach to the brackets using slotted bolt holes - presumably to make up for Land Rover manufacturing tolerances.
It makes for a very solid setup. I did try using the hi-lift jack under them to lift one side of the 110 with no problems whatsoever - and that 110 wasn't light... If I still had that 110 I'd have taken some photos. Dave Green Goddess - 1998 Defender 110 300tdi |
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20th Aug 2017 4:58pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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I do not have any photos of nonisbod 'steps'
They are a modified 110 version of these Tubular under sill rock sliders! They may look like conventional steps but if Safari Equip describe them as rock sliders I would be reasonably confident that they will take a reasonable whack. They maynot be the most suitable rock sliders for winch competition but am sure they will cope with most peoples requirements. Brendan |
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20th Aug 2017 5:53pm |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2637 
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Click image to enlarge My 110 came with these. Not sure what make they are, might be home made. Very solid. Undecided as to whether they will go back on yet. |
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20th Aug 2017 8:00pm |
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| Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 631 
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I've done a bit of laning and I've never damaged a sill in 30 yrs of Land Rovering across 3 continents in the 13 Land Rovers I've owned.
I have fitted Southdown jackable sills to a V8 50th - in retrospect a complete waste of time and money. Just for the look really. But if the look makes you feel good, do it. But don't kid yourself that you need them. JB @Lodelaner Instagram Youtube greenlaning and other LR related content |
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21st Aug 2017 8:40pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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On the other end of the spectrum, there's me who had a split fuel tank, damaged sill and a dent in the chassis (from the previous owner) 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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21st Aug 2017 8:49pm |
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| Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 631
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Careless... fuel tank sits below the sill.. as does the chassis. JB
@Lodelaner Instagram Youtube greenlaning and other LR related content |
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21st Aug 2017 8:53pm |
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