Britpart sidesteps for 2013 Discovery 4

[Hoss]

Hi everyone, Simon from Torquay, VIC here. This is my first post after joining and following for the last month. Recently purchased a 2013 black Discovery 4 HSE; 40k on the clock. I've attached a pic113292 from the showroom.

Anyhow, have looked at other posts in this forum and am aware that sidesteps aren't going to be as good as rock sliders, but am going with steps as I spend most of my time loading surfboards on top and no 4wd.

My question is has anyone had experience with the Britpart aftermarket sidesteps? Any issues with fitting? Is the fitting procedure exactly the same as the OEM version?

It's less than half the price of the OEM and available here:
Land Rover Parts - SIDE STEPS - DISCOVERY 3 + 4 (BRITPART) (http://www.roverparts.com.au/inc/sdetail/53734/53737)

Cheers,
Simon

[Tombie]

Give you a hint. They aren't called ****Part for nothing....

[Disco-tastic]

Hey Simon. Welcome to the forum! Nice Disco you have there!

As Tombie hints - Britpart don't have a great reputation. Some of their gear is rebranded OEM equivalent and is fine though. I cant give you any advice on those particular steps, though at that price you can get a decent set of proper sliders.

I've dealt with Roverparts a number of times and have found them very helpful when i have asked about particular gear. I'd give them a call and see if they can put your mind at ease.

Cheers.

Dan

[Meken]

Apt sliders effectively double as steps

[Roverlord off road spares]

Hey Simon. Welcome to the forum! Nice Disco you have there!

As Tombie hints - Britpart don't have a great reputation. Some of their gear is rebranded OEM equivalent and is fine though. I cant give you any advice on those particular steps, though at that price you can get a decent set of proper sliders.

I've dealt with Roverparts a number of times and have found them very helpful when i have asked about particular gear. I'd give them a call and see if they can put your mind at ease.

Cheers.

Dan

For what it's worth,
there's a big difference also between a rock slider and a dress board to just stand on. If you want protection, go the rock slider, if you just want bling to stand on when washing the roof go the side steps.

[Disco-tastic]

For what it's worth,
there's a big difference also between a rock slider and a dress board to just stand on. If you want protection, go the rock slider, if you just want bling to stand on when washing the roof go the side steps.

It was mentioned in the OP - steps required for fitting surfboards only, not 4wding.

[Babs]

I think you should go APT Sliders cause there tough and we're Men and we like tough things not princesses and unicorns.

Picture this, stay with me now, I'm going to paint you a picture- you're surfing with the Sharks they're circling you, your only way out is that 10m wave swelling up out the back, it comes in and you paddle like crazy, you're up, it's on you surf that tube like a God with those Sharks snapping on the back of your board, you ride it all the way to the shore, what a Legend.

Then you take your board to load it on your classy but rugged, no mess, no fuss, tough going 4x4 and just as you step up to load it, your little princess steps bend in the middle but they look good while they're bending they're pretty little things a must have just like princesses and unicorns.

After you bend your princess steps you can have a latte and reflect on your near death experience.

Or you could just make an educated decision and take advice from an educated person on which way to go regarding steps, based on the type of use they would get, and their functionality.

Or you could be a Man and get the toughest sliders available because their tough "n" stuff and you can't really step on them comfortably to load your man board but their tough (did I mention that their tough?) and they look good and that's what I bought because I'm a man and their tough so I think you should get them because you swim with sharks.



Ha ha ha :) if you haven't worked it out already you might not want to take advise off me, I'm just not right, they tell me I'm bent. :D

Good luck with your decision and let us know which way you go? The Man or Princess Steps?

Cheers, Babs :D Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

[RHS58]

APT sliders are indeed very manly, and Ben (the guy who manufactures them) will put aluminium tread plates on them for you.
There's a thread about sliders on here somewhere with photos.
And just over half the price of the OEM princess steps.

Good luck with your choice.

[Hoss]

Thanks for the replies. Babs' post was hilarious and I think I get it. Sliders are like surfing a 6ft offshore swell at Bells and steps are like 1ft mush. To be honest, the more I read, the more I like the sliders and RHS58s suggestion for the APT sliders with the aluminium tread plate looks like the way to go - best of both worlds. I've tried to find a picture of that set up but haven't any luck. Can anyone send me a link please?
Cheers, and thanks again!

[Hoss]

Just ordered APT sliders with aluminium tread plate! So I guess I'm gunna be a man with a tough disco! Might even get a nod from you hard core off roaders when you're touring the Otway tracks down my way. Cheers!

[gofish]

What was the damage dare I ask (?)

[ozscott]

APT only way to go unless making them yourself. Don't waste your time with steps. Reduce clearance, no protection and will break at some point.

Cheers 113359

[~Rich~]

Mine have heaps of battle scars ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/1160.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/VSK5/media/D3/59D7F534-DBE3-4C2D-89CC-4DA49F461C2D_zpsn3ncjfau.jpg.html)

[Hoss]

What was the damage dare I ask (?)



Gofish, I was quoted just over a grand delivered

[RHS58]

Here's mine.

[Hoss]

Here's mine.



Thanks, looks great. Can't wait to get them on!

[Russrobe]

Has anyone got a pic of the sliders from GOE, seeing as I'm from from Perth I'd prefer to use Gordon..

[Chops]

Just ordered APT sliders with aluminium tread plate! So I guess I'm gunna be a man with a tough disco! Might even get a nod from you hard core off roaders when you're touring the Otway tracks down my way. Cheers!
Hope you know your way around down there,, We'll be down that way soon :D

[LRD414]

Has anyone got a pic of the sliders from GOE, seeing as I'm from from Perth I'd prefer to use Gordon..
Already a good thread with comparison across brands Russ .... see here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-4/212837-question-rocksliders.html

Another one that's a bit older but still has good info:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-4/181406-d4-rocksliders-steps.html

Cheers,
Scott

[Russrobe]

Already a good thread with comparison across brands Russ .... see here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-4/212837-question-rocksliders.html

Another one that's a bit older but still has good info:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-4/181406-d4-rocksliders-steps.html

Cheers,
Scott
Thanks Scott, don't need another photo now. Decision done. Now the only questiongl is do i get a rwc, sliders or a roof rack first. .. Hmmmm

[Babs]

Good to hear you went with the APT's, I have mine they were delivered last week along with compressor and tank guard.

I want to get the sill done in a protective wrap before I fit mine, want a protective barrier between the sliders and sill. I'm not really sure wether I need it or not but I'd feel more comfortable if any crud was to sit in between the two ❓

Mandatory pics once you have them fitted :)

Cheers, Babs :D Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

[LRD414]

.,,, want to get the sill done in a protective wrap before I fit mine, want a protective barrier between the sliders and sill. I'm not really sure wether I need it or not but I'd feel more comfortable if any crud was to sit in between ....

Ben uses Fleece Grease if fitting at the factory.
http://molytec.com.au/product/fleece-grease-gold/

Not perfect but does help. I think more important is anti-seize on the bolts.

Cheers,
Scott

[Roverlord off road spares]

Just ordered APT sliders with aluminium tread plate! So I guess I'm gunna be a man with a tough disco! Might even get a nod from you hard core off roaders when you're touring the Otway tracks down my way. Cheers!
You'll be the envy of all the other surfers:D
:):)