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Rivarama

Member Since: 28 Aug 2021
Location: London
Posts: 155

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zermatt Silver

Pre 2003 Side steps

Hello,
I am contemplating getting some Fire & Ice side steps for my 1998 TD5. According to the supplier, they won’t fit pre-2003 defender because of the fuel tank location.

Given that my fuel tank is located under the boot, I am a bit confused?

Has anyone every tried to fit those on a pre2003 defender and are they indeed non compatible?

Thank you

https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/lr008379...03-on.html

11th May 2023 5:45am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2109

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

I have fire and ice side steps fitted to a 2003 but if your tank is at the rear then I really can’t see any issue whatsoever.

Very quick job (famous last words).

Certainly worth you applying some corrosion prevention before fitting (I used Dinitrol inside).

Presumably earlier models may have their tank in a position that prevents the fixings. I don’t know.

11th May 2023 6:47am

Rivarama

Member Since: 28 Aug 2021
Location: London
Posts: 155

Thank you. If yours is a 2003 you might have no probs w yours then.

Also my 1998 has a shielder chassis, not sure whether it makes it even more complicated :/

11th May 2023 6:55am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2109

Can’t accurately comment on the chassis but the fixings are very basic and I’d hazard a guess that you’ll be ok.

If your tank is behind the rear axle then I’d hope you’ll be ok 👍

11th May 2023 7:00am

Rivarama

Member Since: 28 Aug 2021
Location: London
Posts: 155

I currently have 4 individual side steps fitted, so now that I think of it, there should be a problem with the fuel tank.

Were pre2003 defenders normally fitted with a fuel tank under the seat? Like a series?

11th May 2023 7:09am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2693

No. Pre-1998 Defender 90s had a side-mounted fuel tank.

2003 has no bearing on fuel tanks.

11th May 2023 7:25am

Rivarama

Member Since: 28 Aug 2021
Location: London
Posts: 155

That’s what I thought. I was surprised to see that even johncraddock seem to think 1998-2003 have fuel tank issues when it comes to side steps ?!?

11th May 2023 7:27am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2693

They’re either referring to something else, or more likely just wrong.

Most part fitment information on supplier websites is incorrect.

11th May 2023 7:31am

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