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farmer31



Member Since: 27 Mar 2013
Location: Toulouse area
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France 
Sidetubes with or without steps

Hello,
I wonder if buying sidebars with or without steps (original land rover side tubes)
they are strong or not ?
we car use it to walk on in even if there are without steps ?
if they are used to protect from chocks from other car's doors ?
if this is really a obstable for every road and snow?

Thank you for your feedback

Post #287469 17th Jan 2016 8:32 am
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chicken george



Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

if they are used to protect from chocks from other car's doors ? no too low

we car use it to walk on in even if there are without steps ? not really too low /under


if this is really a obstable for every road and snow? not really


they are strong or not ? some people have bent/dinted them not super strong At work
At home

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Post #287471 17th Jan 2016 8:52 am
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farmer31



Member Since: 27 Mar 2013
Location: Toulouse area
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thank you very much for you answer

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chicken george



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

no problem just dont burn anymore british lamb Whistle At work
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Post #287489 17th Jan 2016 10:51 am
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takaplu



Member Since: 13 Dec 2015
Location: Avignon South East of France - 265 Days of Sunshine a Year ...
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France 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

Suis également interressé pour l'achat de barres latérales pour protéger un peu mieux mon Free 2010 HSE...
J'ai vu un fabricant Italien qui réalise aussi bien des pare-buffles pas mal du tout, mais également marche-pieds, tubes latéraux, protections arrières ..
Le tout à un tarif bien plus "raisonnable" par rapport à certains ..!
Idem pour les bavettes avant/arrière !!

Je te donne l'adresse si tu le souhaite.

Paul

Google Translation :
Am also interested to buy sidebars to protect a little better my Free 2010 HSE ... I saw an Italian manufacturer that also produces many bull bars not bad at all, but running boards, side tubes , rear protections .. all at a more "reasonable" price compared to some ..! I give you the address if you wish.

Post #287490 17th Jan 2016 11:09 am
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mudslinger



Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Sumatra Black

Had "Tubes " on first Freelander looked nice but brackets are rust traps

2nd freelander No tubes but door protection better groung clearance, and easier
to wash the "Sheep Dung " off much better Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Post #287570 17th Jan 2016 9:34 pm
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takaplu



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France 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

Some pictures ?

Post #287581 18th Jan 2016 3:06 am
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westville



Member Since: 12 Jun 2015
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

To give you some idea of what they look like here is my car
No additions:

Click image to enlarge

Side Bars:
Click image to enlarge

Side Steps:
Click image to enlarge
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Post #287583 18th Jan 2016 7:09 am
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mudslinger



Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
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Wales 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Sumatra Black

chicken george wrote:
no problem just dont burn anymore british lamb Whistle


20mins per lb and 20 mins over perfect every time (not into kilo,s and foreign stuff ..) ..... Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Post #287584 18th Jan 2016 7:22 am
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farmer31



Member Since: 27 Mar 2013
Location: Toulouse area
Posts: 59

France 

thanks for pics


westville wrote:
To give you some idea of what they look like here is my car
No additions:
Click image to enlarge

Side Bars:
Click image to enlarge

Side Steps:
Click image to enlarge

Post #287630 18th Jan 2016 8:13 pm
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EXPENCELANDER



Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Cheshire Plains around Cheadle
Posts: 152

England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I have the Steps on mine and it had 2 benefits, 1 my short legged wife can get in and out easier and 2, handy in a tight space where you can't open the door far enough to get out... just stand on the step...ease yourself up then step down onto the floor. Offset your Carbon emissions by boycotting Baked Beans and all Green Vegitables.

Post #291679 25th Feb 2016 6:20 pm
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ricky64



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Just fitted landrover bars to mine, got them in black and had them powder coated to match Stornoway grey

Post #291696 25th Feb 2016 7:16 pm
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EXPENCELANDER



Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Cheshire Plains around Cheadle
Posts: 152

England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I had Chrome Bars on my Freelander 1 but found them very dangerous to stand on.
Looked superb though.
Now at 75 and very accident prone I have to err on the side of caution rather than looks.
Alloy edge on the Steps gets discoloured very quickly and very difficult to clean off. Offset your Carbon emissions by boycotting Baked Beans and all Green Vegitables.

Post #291697 25th Feb 2016 7:36 pm
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DeeJayCee



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

"Alloy edge on the Steps gets discoloured very quickly and very difficult to clean off."

Came across this problem today. First time I had to wash the car and noticed that the anodised aluminium?/alloy? edge was hard to clean and remove staining etc. So, what is it and what can clean it up? 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto - Stornoway Grey - Hers (His, really)
2002 Audi S8 4.2 Quattro - Ming Blue - Definitely His

Post #291700 25th Feb 2016 8:01 pm
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