Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
d4 stainless side tubes
thinking of the above on new d4....how easy to fit ....is it simply a couple of bolts from underneath or have you got to start taking the car apart...also advantages /disadvantages
28th Sep 2013 9:19 pm
Down&Dirty
Member Since: 17 Aug 2012
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Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
side protection tubes
well thanks for that ------looks a little more involved than i thought....im a bit reluctant to start cutting holes in cill plates etc as its only done 543 miles.....will price it out with lr dealer---- was hoping there was just 3 holes i could bolt onto....dissappointed as the bars/tubes appear cheapish
30th Sep 2013 9:05 pm
Billy B
Member Since: 21 Dec 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 198
Go for it.
I put a set on my 2012 D4 Luxury last week. Stainless Tubes with steps, really look the part. They took about 2 hours a side. Cutting out the plastic trim is no sweat.
Just a few little tips, like do not put the bolts in the under neath of the rear brackets and the front bolt on the front brackets until after you fit the plastic trim back into place as these three bolts also hold the plastic trim in position, also lightly bolt the Stainless bar in place to make sure all the holes line up before you tighten the brackets up and refit the plastic trim.
Hope this makes sense. It is a very easy add on. They also protrude far enough to be a good protection against careless morons
Billy BNothing is foolproof as the ingenuity of fools is endless.
2012 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury
1st Oct 2013 1:57 pm
addicted to nurburgring
Member Since: 30 Sep 2009
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 139
I have fitted these on two occasions - once on our D3 and once on our D4. I am hopeless with tools however, this is an easy job and took me less than 1.5 hours at a very steady pace. My 11 year old nephew did one side!
I have not done one for 3.5 years and this is from memory:
Remove plastic sill covers. A good screwdriver is sufficient. Bolt the three brackets to the car (holes are already drilled. Cut holes in plastic sill cover. The template for the holes is already marked on the sill cover. Refit sill cover. Drill with hole cutter required. Bolt Chrome bar to brackets. I have a cheap socket set.Current:
2014 RRS 3.0 HSE
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D4 HSE 3.0 TDV6 Auto
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1st Oct 2013 2:12 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
1st Oct 2013 2:22 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
side tube fitting
well,thanks for all the info boys....didnt realise the cill plate is plastic so any holes made will not start rust,,,although i guess it would allow water into the cill void...not sure about the exterior bracket type...thinks the brackets could get hitch up whilst off road...all food for thought,,and thanks,,,,going to do some market research
1st Oct 2013 9:20 pm
Icemac
Member Since: 19 Sep 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 13
This is my first post since registering. Have just recently taken delivery of my first D4 and like the look of your black side tubes Euan but I have the genuine Land Rover mud flaps fitted and I recall you mentioning in a previous post that they do not fit with these flaps. Is this true or can they be modified simply?
1st Oct 2013 10:17 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Icemac welcome
I have the series mudflaps and they're fine,however as you rightly say the LR ones won't fit as they extend too far back in the bodywork....the bumf on the tubes says you have to adjust the LR ones to fit,but I honestly can't see how you could do that short of totally destroying them..."Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
1st Oct 2013 10:24 pm
Icemac
Member Since: 19 Sep 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 13
Thank you for your informative reply. I am looking for something to protect the car in car parks and enable my grandson to get in without assistance! Not keen on cutting the plastic sills even although Land Rover must to fit their own side steps.
1st Oct 2013 10:35 pm
Ade
Member Since: 26 Nov 2008
Location: West Lothian
Posts: 950
How far do the stainless steel tubes protrude from the car? Are they likely to help prevent supermarket car park door dings at off road height?
24th Oct 2013 1:21 pm
DeeJay
Member Since: 07 Jan 2011
Location: Devon
Posts: 265
I have LR SS side tubes on my D4 and no they won't stop the supermarket hitting the door they don't protrude far enough, so I have LR door protectors as well.
24th Oct 2013 8:02 pm
CRV Man
Member Since: 24 Feb 2013
Location: Hexham Northumberland
Posts: 40
Hi guys just a thought i have just transferred my insurance from a crv to a 2010 disco 4 and the insurance were going on about non land rover parts and having to inform them about it just make sure you are covered when installing after dealer parts/accessories i am sure most of the forum members know this but just in case, anyway the pipes look nice
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hitting the door they don't protrude far enough, so I have LR door protectors as well.
