Should I remove factory sidesteps for cape trip?

[Datt]

Hi all,

I'm seeking some advise please.

I will be heading up to Cape York leaving mid July for 4 weeks. I plan on doing the old Telegraph Rd from Bramwell Junction north and possibly Lakefeild National Park.

I currently have the factory fitted side steps on my D2a. I've got a 2" lift and running 255/70/R16s (which gives an extra 1/2" clearence over factory size).

My question is:
Should I remove the side steps to allow for better rampover angle or should I leave them on to offer some protection to the sills and help the wife and kids get in?

I know rock sliders are the obvious choice, but lets pretend that they're not an option.

Matt.

[Fluids]

I own a D2a fitted with 255/70 16's ... with no side steps & no lift ... I would say definitley yes !

Has it got SLS or coils ? SLS in offroad mode will get you some extra ramp over, not much, and everytime you go over 35km/hr it will lower back to standard height, requiring you to reselect offroad again when you drop below 35 ...

Sliders with nerf bars ... yes. Factory sidesteps ... no.

0.02c

[Sue]

I would be leaving them on.. some protection for your sills is better than no protection at all.. :)

[Judo]

I would be leaving them on.. some protection for your sills is better than no protection at all.. :)
x2 I have a standard height D1 with side steps and I've taken rubber off the side steps and left quite a few scrapes on the underside of the steps, but that beats hitting the body!!

[Windaroo]

They also help deflect the stones and gravel from being thrown up against the side of vehicle

[Datt]

Has it got SLS or coils ?

Coils all round.