itstime222
Member Since: 14 Aug 2017
Location: Sussex
Posts: 78
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Realistically how easy is it to fit side steps to D4? |
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I have a set of aftermarket (eBay) side steps that a mechanic freind of mine was going to fit to my 2010 D4 for me - however he's on holiday. I'm thinking about getting stuck in myself!
How easy is it? Is it just a few bolts, or is there cutting to do?
Thanks.
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5th Sep 2017 6:42 pm |
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Beretta
Member Since: 11 Oct 2012
Location: Rochdale
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If they mount to the standard holes you have cutting to do
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5th Sep 2017 6:49 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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They are easy to fit and the only cutting is into the plastic sill covers. Overall about two hours if they are the same fit as LR ones. Where in Sussex are you might be able to help MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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5th Sep 2017 7:09 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
Posts: 1178
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Which aftermarket ones ? The ones I had on my D4 took about 10mins per side to fit and no cutting. Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
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5th Sep 2017 7:22 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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Search YouTube... Videos showing step by step. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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5th Sep 2017 7:34 pm |
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itstime222
Member Since: 14 Aug 2017
Location: Sussex
Posts: 78
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SGH wrote:Which aftermarket ones ? The ones I had on my D4 took about 10mins per side to fit and no cutting.
Hi there - this is the link - look similar? 10 mins each side would be great!!😂
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&...mp;alt=web
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5th Sep 2017 8:05 pm |
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itstime222
Member Since: 14 Aug 2017
Location: Sussex
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Russell wrote:They are easy to fit and the only cutting is into the plastic sill covers. Overall about two hours if they are the same fit as LR ones. Where in Sussex are you might be able to help
Hi there - couldn't ask you t0 do that.
It's the cutting that scares me. Bolts on is fine - but irreparable cutting damage - I know if cut the wrong bit!!
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5th Sep 2017 8:06 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
Posts: 1178
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Those ones need sill covers cutting. Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montalcino Red/Black Pack - Gone
Connect L2 Double Cab - Moondust Silver
Connect L1 - Moondust Silver
VW California Ocean 150PS DSG - Reflex Silver
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5th Sep 2017 8:06 pm |
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itstime222
Member Since: 14 Aug 2017
Location: Sussex
Posts: 78
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When you say cutting, how much do you mean? And just plastics?
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5th Sep 2017 10:03 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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Sill covers need to come off but are pre-marked for the bits to cut out. Shouldn't be too hard or scary 😃 .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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5th Sep 2017 10:08 pm |
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itstime222
Member Since: 14 Aug 2017
Location: Sussex
Posts: 78
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Oh really - that's interesting. And the will protectors are the bits of plastic on each side with the screws at the end aren't they? Are we talking Stanley knife and every screwdriver I can lay my hands on?
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5th Sep 2017 10:17 pm |
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itstime222
Member Since: 14 Aug 2017
Location: Sussex
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Hardware17 wrote:Sill covers need to come off but are pre-marked for the bits to cut out. Shouldn't be too hard or scary 😃
Okay going to go tool shipping this morning - what is the best thing to do the cutting? A small jigsaw with a wood / plastic blade? Or is there something better, will a file do it.
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6th Sep 2017 7:56 am |
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itstime222
Member Since: 14 Aug 2017
Location: Sussex
Posts: 78
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Hardware17 wrote:Sill covers need to come off but are pre-marked for the bits to cut out. Shouldn't be too hard or scary 😃
Okay going to go tool shipping this morning - what is the best thing to do the cutting? A small jigsaw with a wood / plastic blade? Or is there something better, will a file do it.
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6th Sep 2017 8:02 am |
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jonathan.day
Member Since: 10 May 2013
Location: surrey
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As the others have said, the bits you have to cut are tee shaped slots (like tetris blocks) and are subtly marked inside with injection moulding lines, I drill holes in the corners of the tee shape and join up the holes with straight cuts. The sills have captive M8 mounting points to mount the 3 brackets onto first, click the sill cover plastic back on over them with lots of hard slaps, when you lever sill covers off do it low down carefully as not to damage any paint, the tee shaped marks are very subtle sometimes, but no special tools apart from skill and bravery 😉 copper slip all bolts and its a good little job
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6th Sep 2017 8:09 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Holes are marked on the back of the sill covers, drill small hole within the mark and then use a jig saw to cut out. You do not have to be perfect as the steps cover the cut out.
Other option is to see if anyone has a set of sill covers already cut on the forum, sometimes come up MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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6th Sep 2017 8:25 am |
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