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fisha Member Since: 25 Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1416 ![]() ![]() |
I think the tubes look nicer, but they are completely pointless from a getting in and out point of view.
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1480 ![]() ![]() |
If you check ebay, there's a company in Hampshire (near Basingstoke) who sell replicas of the original Range Rover steps from factory.
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2592 ![]() ![]() |
Fixed steps are good only for getting the back of your trousers dirty. |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35487 ![]() ![]() |
i had them on my SC and found them very useful,
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1480 ![]() ![]() |
I also have them on my L322 (genuine ones) and I use them daily. They're also especially useful when tying things to the roof and over time, save the side of the seat from wear. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1269 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3149 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If it's originality you're interested in then your car shouldn't have side tubes or side steps. When they left the factory they were bare |
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batfink Member Since: 20 Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 192 ![]() ![]() |
I thought I'd take my sidesteps off when I bought mine, but I decided to keep them on because:
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3283 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mine came with side steps which were very helpful for getting in and out. I got rid because I preferred the cleaner look - don't regret it. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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philip1972 Member Since: 16 Jun 2017 Location: Marval 87440 Posts: 526 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I didn't know they came with nothing attached-I don't know why but I thought the S/C came with tubes!
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1480 ![]() ![]() |
All of these are the reasons I find them invaluable, except number 1. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 |
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philip1972 Member Since: 16 Jun 2017 Location: Marval 87440 Posts: 526 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Oh and one more question....do the steps use the same holes on the car as the tubes? |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3149 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
They do indeed |
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Chrali Member Since: 13 Apr 2017 Location: Norwich Posts: 122 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I actually like tubes and didn't realise they were an OEM option. I've always thought the side steps were a bit agricultural looking (compared to my former GL's side steps) and along with them being a bit worn looking was contemplating a swap to bars, but only if I can find ones that have a couple of steps on them; which I can't |
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