Member Since: 06 Sep 2010
Location: Kent
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Shire Fab side steps - any good?
My standard boards look tatty and are constantly covered in mud.
As much as I want the super expensive ones, I just cant warrant spending that amount of money on them as they wont be used for their intended purpose. Go off road regularly but nothing too strenuous.
Anyway was thinking of changing to these at a third of the price, but wondered if anyone had them and what the general and paint wear was like?
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Location: Teesside
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I’ve just had some shire fabrication sliders fitted and so far am impressed though I’ve not put them to the test, the Indy who fitted was impressed by their strength. I know some people say their sliders are showing signs of rust after a year and did consider that when purchasing mine but could not justify the cost of buying the likes of Prospeed sliders.General Grabber AT3's
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21st Oct 2019 6:26 pm
paulf
Member Since: 23 Sep 2017
Location: Rutland
Posts: 91
I’ve got some on mine. Strength wise they’re superb. I’d recommend putting a door seal along the top for extra water sealing (lots of info on the Facebook forum) and buy stainless fittings. They’re in a vulnerable area so minimising their chance of a seized fitting is worth it. In terms of powder coat, not great. First appearances are ok but mine only last one winter before looking ropey this year. I’ve just had them re-powdercoated and the difference is night and day. Would I have them over prospeed? I think so, assuming the powder coat is tougher now which I’m sure it is, I’m still saving a big chunk of cash and have a great product.
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21st Oct 2019 6:37 pm
Disco dazboy
Member Since: 02 Dec 2013
Location: Leicestershire
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My shire sliders were strong and well made but the finish was shocking! The rust started showing in a matter of weeks! I was just about to get them blasted and powder coated again but sold my disco without needing to do them! If I brought another set I would ask to buy them bare and get them finished myself!D3 x2 now gone
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21st Oct 2019 6:43 pm
FISHBOY
Member Since: 06 Sep 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 754
Hmmmm - thanks for the replies but wasn't the answer I was hoping for
Not looking for strength in particular - more something that doesn't hold the mud, doesn't rust and is wear resistant to children
Bar Pro speed - Are there any other alternatives in this style to look at?Last of the D4 HSE...
22nd Oct 2019 7:33 am
kayble
Member Since: 01 Aug 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 147
Just my opinion - if you don't have side steps already, don't bother fitting them. Drop your sill covers, clean up any crud, and protect your sills inside and out.
It seems to me that having side steps fitted is a quick and easy route to rusted out sills; although I accept that you could take preventative steps if fitting them now, as opposed to having had them from factory.
22nd Oct 2019 10:19 am
Bodstruck
Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 230
I really like mine. Strength has been excellent and saved the side of the car numerous times while greenlaning.
They came with stainless fittings and I took the opportunity to clean and waxoyle the sills when fitting.
I am not sure you will get any better for the money. I personally dont like powder coat, I prefer pain as it is easier and cheaper to redo when it inevitable needs it. Mine do need painting now after the offroad contact.
22nd Oct 2019 11:06 am
monty1
Member Since: 08 Feb 2016
Location: middlesbrough
Posts: 316
is the plastic sill cover removed when you fit these, mine have the cut outs for the side tubes and would look a mess if there still on
11th Jan 2021 2:07 pm
Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 187
Have shire ones on mine, very impressed. Yes, the plastic trim needs to be removed.
11th Jan 2021 2:23 pm
monty1
Member Since: 08 Feb 2016
Location: middlesbrough
Posts: 316
liking the look of them,are they diy fitting
11th Jan 2021 2:24 pm
pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
Posts: 1923
I have just fitted the TerraFirma sliders. Found them to be the best value not least because I shipped to the US. I spent quite a lot of time preparing the vehicle (sills) and put that in my post. The fit is good enough; it's not perfect (one fits close to the sills perfect; the other may be slightly warped but you can't really see it. I replace LR OEM side steps as the ability to stand on the sliders is useful, but I hated the OEM boards as they just got in the way.PAGODA
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11th Jan 2021 2:45 pm
Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 187
They are quite heavy. Can be done on your own with the help of a trolley jack. Coated sills with Dinitrol before fitting.
11th Jan 2021 2:50 pm
monty1
Member Since: 08 Feb 2016
Location: middlesbrough
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I've got the Shire ones on mine. Yes the powder coating has come off, but they were galvanised first so no corrosion.
I'm taking them off my current D4 to take the remaining powder coat off and then etch priming and coating with Line-X.1972 Range Rover Classic 2 door V8
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