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Merlin

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 981

Having fitted replica steps, that only lasted a week, I bought LR original from LR. They are superb. The old ones are a bit rusty, one arm having fallen off when I took them off. The black pads are cushioned and gripy. They came with completely new fittings and went on in a few minutes. BTW they are powder coated inside and out.

Merlin

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13th Sep 2018 4:51pm

justinp

Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 167

Hi Merlin, why did the non-original ones only last a week? Now gone - 2012 2.2 110 DC XS

13th Sep 2018 5:15pm

Merlin

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 981

I went down an un-made public road and went into a rut which hit the RH step (which didn't show any damage or even a scratch) and caused it to break the both welds between the tube and the fittings. As a result the step was angled up and back. The LR ones are much, much better made and rather sturdy. I'm hoping for another 10 years service!

Merlin

13th Sep 2018 5:34pm

justinp

Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 167

My LR ones were looking rough after 6 years, so I started a renovation job and gave up after struggling to remove the powder coat. At the moment I’m enjoying the no side step look, but the wife complains every time we go out in the Defender.

I think you would be lucky to get 10 years out of genuine LR ones, but 6 years on mine is better than a week for your after market ones.

I hope you got a refund. Now gone - 2012 2.2 110 DC XS

13th Sep 2018 7:46pm

Merlin

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 981

Yes I did get a refund from Side Steps UK. Merlin

14th Sep 2018 2:29pm

Merlin

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 981

I'm told that sidestepsuk are the main supplier to Britpart. Just so you know.

14th Nov 2018 12:38pm

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black

justinp wrote:
I think you would be lucky to get 10 years out of genuine LR ones

My original XS steps are at the stove enamelers at the moment for their first refurb in 16 years.

14th Nov 2018 1:11pm

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