New Side Steps Defender

[fatcat]

Hi Guys,

The mother in law has said she will pay for some new side steps for us, she struggles to get in and out when the mrs takes her shopping.

We live in Brisbane anyone know a place that fits them. Whats are some good ones to get the last ones rusted off.

should i be importing them and then getting someone over here to fit,

thanks in advance

cheers

[BMKal]

Hmmmmm ...................... if my mother in law was complaining of finding it difficult to climb into my 4WD - I'd be installing a lift kit, not side steps. :angel:

[ramblingboy42]

mate apt fabrication look the goods on price and build

see their banner ad on here.

thinking of getting some for my d2 from them

[FeatherWeightDriver]

Whichever ones you go for, make sure they are low enough to be useful for your mother in law.

My rail / step setup that replaces the sill does not help my folks get in, but to be honest I bought them as sliders not steps. Just don't tell my folks... :twisted:;)

[fatcat]

yeah i recon i will get sliders rather

cheers

[p38arover]

Any steps that would be useful will reduce your 4WD capability in ramp over.

[chopper]

Any steps that would be useful will reduce your 4WD capability in ramp over.

wouldn't they have to be lower than the chassis ?

[p38arover]

wouldn't they have to be lower than the chassis ?

Yes. Good point. How much lower is the bottom of the chassis than the aluminium trim panels below the doors.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/104.jpg

[dullbird]

if your not taking your car off road....

I would forget the side steps and get some spring loaded steps installed like is...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/100.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/101.jpg

[FeatherWeightDriver]

Any steps that would be useful will reduce your 4WD capability in ramp over.

I threatened to get my folks a small box to use as a step, and tie a string on to it so they could pull it up in to the truck after they got in.

Funny thing is, after I suggested that they never asked about a step again... ;)

[olbod]

Just carrya milk crate that she can use and stow it behind the passenger seat.

[chopper]

6 inch heels for grandma , or maybe a pole

[synthium]

i got a $10 folder step from Aldi's (still in stock) as my wife is pregnant and finds it hard to get in the defender without it.
the step folds down and slides under the rear seat.
-Cheap and easy!

[fatcat]

sorry guys

they are for the Defender, mine rusted out

what are some good ones to put on imported or local

[mojo]

Hi fatcat,

I have a brand new set I tried to sell in the markets a while ago. They're sidesteps only, not sliders. If you're interested, send me a PM.

They are the same as these:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1565.jpg

Cheers
Sean

[fatcat]

Thanks Mojo, ill let you know, These look pretty cool

Land Rover 130 110 90 Rock Sliders | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-130-110-90-Rock-Sliders-/221294829268?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3386331ed4)

[FeatherWeightDriver]

^^^ Way to high for a useful step IMO - it's basically at floor height.

Great protection for your panel work though ;)

[AndyG]

Why cant the MIL do a STOL landing on her broom into the front seat, or even better the boot.:wasntme: