Range Rover Classis Side Steps

[geek2live]

Hi all,

I have a 1984 Range Rover Classic, and want to try my hand at welding up my own side steps / rock sliders.

Can anyone provide me with a diagram of how purchased side steps attach to the chassis?

I know you can clamp onto the 'wings', bits of angle, off the chassis, but to me this method isn't very secure.

Thanks, Josh

[JohnF]

many different types of side steps out there. suggest you look at a few. saw a discovery on this forum with some made from pipe which I thought was good. search this forum for pictures.

[LR4WD]

Most people building DIY sliders use a bit of angle against the body sill - after removing the plastic sill trim. This is easier on a 4 door as you have better access to the sill area behind the front door.
Then weld on 'distance tubes' to space the full length step/slider tube away from the body.
Use 5-6 long bolts (3/8 or 10mm minimum) per side through the box section with crush tubes & the largest, heavy flat washers you can find.
The end result is strong enough to jack the car off the ground with a high lift.
Have fun, LR4WD

[geek2live]

Most people building DIY sliders use a bit of angle against the body sill - after removing the plastic sill trim. This is easier on a 4 door as you have better access to the sill area behind the front door.
Then weld on 'distance tubes' to space the full length step/slider tube away from the body.
Use 5-6 long bolts (3/8 or 10mm minimum) per side through the box section with crush tubes & the largest, heavy flat washers you can find.
The end result is strong enough to jack the car off the ground with a high lift.
Have fun, LR4WD

Hi LR4WD,

The Rangie body is aluminium though, are you going to have any problems with crushing the sill or other parts of the body if you jack off the sliders, or bounce off rocks?

I have seen them on Discos and Rangies, so was leaning towards that, but someone told me it might be an issue..

- Josh

[Scouse]

While most of the panels are aluminium, the structure (including sills) is steel.

[geek2live]

Thanks for your replies, much appreciated.