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  1. 5th June 2021, 03:02 PM #1
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    Rear step? Easy to add? Pros and Cons

    I am thinking of putting a rear step. to make it easier to get up on to the roof rack. Do all cars have the mounting holes? Easy enough to fit? Pros and COns?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bohica View Post
    I am thinking of putting a rear step. to make it easier to get up on to the roof rack. Do all cars have the mounting holes? Easy enough to fit? Pros and COns?

    TIA

    I bought on here and put the 7 seater rear step on my D2a and it was one of the best add-ons ever
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavinwibrow View Post
    I bought on here and put the 7 seater rear step on my D2a and it was one of the best add-ons ever
    Easy enough to do? Holes in the right place?
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    Here is some pics. No detailed instructions just like Ikea assembly guides.

    May help.

    rear strut details 2..jpg rear strut details.jpg

    some drilling may be needed but is simple enough.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronski View Post
    Here is some pics. No detailed instructions just like Ikea assembly guides.

    May help.

    rear strut details 2..jpg rear strut details.jpg

    some drilling may be needed but is simple enough.
    I have the rear steel bar and plan to bolt on a stirrup made from 100x100mm square tube offcut - when I get around to finding a bit...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bohica View Post
    Easy enough to do? Holes in the right place?
    Direct bolt in on my wee beastie. Wasn't affected by the steel rear bar.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavinwibrow View Post
    Direct bolt in on my wee beastie. Wasn't affected by the steel rear bar.
    Thanks, I've ordered it and the rear door ladder. Good news about the rear stel bar as well!
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    Yes

    I use this almost everyday. Well worth doing!
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    Rear step? Easy to add? Pros and Cons

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    Thanks, I've ordered it and the rear door ladder. Good news about the rear stel bar as well!
    I thought about selling a kidney to fund one - not cheap are they Rear step? Easy to add? Pros and ConsRear step? Easy to add? Pros and Cons
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    What the rear bar?
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