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| sgreenham Member Since: 27 Apr 2019 Location: Southampton Posts: 145   
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I have a 90 with individual steps and they are 34.5cm from the ground to the step if that helps
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21st Apr 2020 2:08pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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They also need to be replaced every 18 months as they rust through
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21st Apr 2020 2:20pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526 
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Buy her a pair of these Defender Wives Boots. Better than replacing the side steps every 18 months
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21st Apr 2020 2:38pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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I have the same problem with the wife saying it is difficult to get in the Defender. My solution was to buy a fold-up step with a piece of cord attached so once in the vehicle you can just get hold of the cord and lift it in then fold it flat. Works for my wife.
Click image to enlarge For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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21st Apr 2020 2:39pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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You lift your wife in and fold her flat?
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21st Apr 2020 2:41pm |
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| betty02 Member Since: 02 Mar 2015 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 9 |
This is not a thread to read when I am pushing for a defender and the mrs is 5ft f-all!
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21st Apr 2020 2:42pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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Air suspension, lower it to enter and exit. Solved.
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21st Apr 2020 2:42pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3748
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My wife is 5ft nothing and she gets in and out ok (normal side steps on a 110)
the mother-in-law... different matter we have to take a different car if we collect her for a trip out. We did try the step but what a phaff... |
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21st Apr 2020 2:48pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110
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Doesn't everybody, or is it just people who live in the valleys For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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21st Apr 2020 2:54pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2147 
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Just put her in the back like every other car
I do find it a bit more awkward getting the carpet roll through the back door than simply dropping it in the boot mind......  |
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21st Apr 2020 7:01pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I'm in the process of prepping some individual steps to replace the standard tube ones as they work much better as steps. Can't give you measurements just yet but I know from experience that they are lower. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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21st Apr 2020 8:04pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211
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Hi
I swapped out the tube rail for steps which are lower. Passengers now much happier
Click image to enlargestep2 by Richard Holmes, on Flickr 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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21st Apr 2020 8:15pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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My wife is 5'2" and gets in and out of my 110 on the standard side steps (original, and now over six years old, thanks to Bilt Hamber) without issue.
Occasionally, I've even managed to get my mum in and out, and she's 86, nowadays less than 5', and with dodgy knees, so I'm sure they'll do the trick for you. |
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22nd Apr 2020 5:11am |
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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 400  
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Standard steps are fine for short people who otherwise struggle, but suffer badly both from corrosion and off-road damage even when folded up. However the good news is that a quick pressure wash, let it dry, and a blow over with a can of satin black aerosol will solve that for six months, and only takes 10 minutes to do. Liberal application of WD40 from new helps as well but the main problem is stone damage which will chew through whatever paint finish is on there in no time. ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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22nd Apr 2020 10:44am |
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