Thread: Any pics of side steps Vs tube rail / protection rail?

Originally Posted by Ozzy119

Hi all,

Made an enquiry at dealer re side step prices and was given the option of either side steps or the tube rail, also listed as protection rail.

Does anyone have any pics of these different products.

I'm hoping they'll put an end to the carpark door attacks we keep getting.

cheers,

You have two options, both are forum members, GGHaggis(Gordon) who is a vendor here (GOE) and Brad Disco3QLD not a vendor.

Shoot them a PM for info on their sliders, both make a good quality item.

Baz.

Thanks Baz, but I think the OP is referring to the LR "protection" tubes - for carpark duties they're probably fine.

Not up to much else though ........

Cheers,

Gordon

Hi Ozzy,
Here is a photo of my Rocksliders. Mine are the wider of the two options from the supplier.
They are great in the bush, but not alot of help at shopping centres.

You will find that the side steps are the opposite. Great in shopping centres, but useless in the bush, as they will bend out of shape and not offer protection to the body.


Cheers, Craig

There are photos of both on the LR website - Disco 4 then accessories

The LR tube bars, not worth a bean-- no protection, can't use as a step. Scrapped and put on Rover Specialties sliders. I would suggest using something like what Disco4SE has.

The other LR step might be ok if you never planned on going off road. I attached a couple of thumbnails for comparison purposes.

There also are these:

Launch of new Rock and Tree Slider for Discovery


which ~Rich~ posted about here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1633825

Hi Ozzy,

Another option are the rock sliders / step combo produced by GNVP in the UK. Here's my D4 with them fitted. Top notch welding, very robust, and very easy to fit. Landed in Oz they were cheaper than the local offerings (when l got mine the locals ones were not around). Also I preferred the styling of these ones (cut angles rather than the rounded edges at the bends).

Judging by other photos l think these sit a little wider so provide a bit more side panel protection. Combined with the side protection mouldings l'm yet to pick up a panel dent. In busy shopping centres l park in off-road height so the first thing a car door would hopefully encounter is the rock sliders.

http://www.gnvehicleprotection.co.uk...ider-step.html

Regards Trif.