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telfire



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Side Steps

Wondered if anyone has fitted OEM side steps to there FL2? The dealer prices are mickey mouse money at nearly £700 including fitting. Laughing

But theres a guy I've come across selling them on flea bay for £250 inc delivery Thumbs Up which don't sound bad if there OEM steps.. But someone told me you need a rivnut tool to fit them? Any help or advice would be appreaciated. telfire

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Triple7



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IMHO, don't bother. I'm all for sidesteps, but the FL2 it isn't high enough, nor is the door big enough to climb inside off them. You will step over them each time you get out and if dirty they will get your trousers filthy.

There you go you have just saved £700+ Thumbs Up 2010MY Freelander 2 HSE Auto
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Marky



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Triple7 wrote:
IMHO, don't bother. I'm all for sidesteps, but the FL2 it isn't high enough, nor is the door big enough to climb inside off them. You will step over them each time you get out and if dirty they will get your trousers filthy.

There you go you have just saved £700+ Thumbs Up


Point taken......... what if as in my case have an elderly relative who you regularly transport? I know old wrinkly likes them as its easy to get in/out. the same would apply to young kids too .

Second point, it eradicates car park damage from other car doors too.... I prefer to have them Thumbs Up 2010 FL2 XS Auto in Santorini Black with HSE alloys

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chicken george



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wont stop car door damage at all At work
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Marky



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chicken george wrote:
wont stop car door damage at all


It will when the opposing car door hits the step instead of your door......... I accept that some doors are higher than the step in which case you are correct........ if you park 'selectively' then you shouldn't encounter damage. 2010 FL2 XS Auto in Santorini Black with HSE alloys

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most car doors are higher than the step At work
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Post #73374 4th Aug 2010 5:53 pm
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Triple7



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Marky wrote:
Triple7 wrote:
IMHO, don't bother. I'm all for sidesteps, but the FL2 it isn't high enough, nor is the door big enough to climb inside off them. You will step over them each time you get out and if dirty they will get your trousers filthy.

There you go you have just saved £700+ Thumbs Up


Point taken......... what if as in my case have an elderly relative who you regularly transport? I know old wrinkly likes them as its easy to get in/out. the same would apply to young kids too .

Second point, it eradicates car park damage from other car doors too.... I prefer to have them Thumbs Up


Like I say, I've had them on my Rangie, Disco and Rangie Sport, I would never not have them on these cars, but the FL2 just doesn't warrant them IMHO.

Doors get damaged no matter what..... 2010MY Freelander 2 HSE Auto
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chicken george



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don't get me wrong, buy em/dont buy em its up to you Thumbs Up . I have the side tubes myself.... just dont expect any door protection At work
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smellee



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I step over mine. Handy when washing the roof though. And Mother-in-Law loves them (not often, luckily enough Whistle ).

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telfire



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Thanks for the responses guys! Think we're gonna go for them as it will help my dear ole mum to get out - You only get one mum so I guess you gotta look after her Smile telfire

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Post #73578 7th Aug 2010 10:40 pm
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go for it Thumbs Up At work
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Here http://cgi.ebay.de/Loder1899-Sidebars-Seit...3caf7d967b I´ve found these sidebars from loder1899. 149,99 EUR is a very good price, but I don´t no if he ship to uk?! HSE TD4, Auto, alpaca, matt black&carbon fibre wrapping, 235/65 R17 Conti CrossContact AT, 60mm H&R wheel spacers, Matzker sump guard, self-build side protection tubes, tinted headlamps, smoked side repeaters, auxiliary head lamps, caliper unit matt black powder-coated, colour coated front grille (without LR badge), side vents, light housing, Kuda iPhone console, car cigar jack in boot, „Black Rope“ dash trim kit, …

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