As wifey and MIL are just 5ft on a good day I've been instructed to fit sidesteps. Not overly thrilled as I don't like the look but fair enough. So I bought these as they seemed same as Powerful UK ones for a bit less cash.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310342492860?ssP...1246wt_727

Have just tried fitting them and either I'm an idiot (definitely possible!) or they do not fit. When I say they do not fit, there is a 2" gap at the rear and a 1" gap at the front including where the mudflap is meant to fit up against the body (ie the steps are away from the body horizontally) Its not as if there is any adjustability in how you fit them.

I'll contact them tomorrow and ask what's going on, has anyone bought any of these? Also I'm considering sending them back for a refund and getting some from Powerful UK. Anyone bought the fixed steps from them? They look the same but perhaps they are better quality. Lloyd Barnes

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Sorry forgot to add, if anyone has got any OEM fixed sidesteps they've taken off they'd like to sell, id definitely be interested!!  Lloyd Barnes

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those seem very cheap !
definately worth the risk I reckon.

can you not make the holes slotted by drilling some other holes so you can slide em in a bit to close the gap ?

Hi Rolo. Thats the thing. The way they fit there is no possibilty to adjust them short of cutting them up and re-welding them (hence why I can't see how I could have got it wrong).

They bolt to both a horizontal and vertical face under the car. Even if I slotted the inner mount, it would then just move the outer mount away from the vertical face it mounts to (almost impossible to explain in words!!!). Land rover even thoughtfully put all the captive nuts in place in the chassis so those can't be wrong either!! Attached the installation vid below.

Perhaps the other alternative is to break out the welder and get them re powder coated afterwards( the existing finish is pretty poor). I'd send them back and get Powerful UK ones but I think they are made by the same people. Even the backing card for the fixing kit looks the same as the one on Powerfuls video. If someone has used Powerfuls steps and they are good it would help me decide.

 Lloyd Barnes

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hi
i had the same problem as your having,i bought mine from powerfull , the fit was terrible gaps poor fitting ,
so i sent the side steps back to powerfull. , then looked on ebay for some used original range rover side steps. removed from a 2004 rr vogue( got them from ebay £170),they fitted perfect,be very carful, in what you buy,i beleve the copy side steps are made in china,
i hope this helps you

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It does help a lot, thanks Steve. I wondered if they were the same. I'll have a look on EBay for some OEM steps. Failing that it's out with the welder. I know a lad who can powder coat for me for nothing so it could be a cost effective option. Lloyd Barnes

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Dan has got some "cheap" powered side steps at the mo, just dont tell swmbo. That they are nearly a couple of grand.....

They are sooo coool though. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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lloyd
another way is to look at rr breakers , on the net or ebay

steve 2007 supercharged ,Cairns Blue with Navy & Parchment Interior

Strange, following your original link i read
"RANGE ROVER L322 OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER) STYLE SIDE STEPS (1 PAIR ) / RUNNING BOARDS 2002-2010 ALL MODELS".
So this statement is not true?.

I'd really love the deployable steps but I just can't justify two grand. I'd also buy the OEM fixed ones if they were £500 but understand they are a grand which seems an extraordinary price for some basic metal and rubber parts. Can't cost more than £50 max to make?!

I'll have a look around at the breakers and if nothing appears by a week Friday then the cutting disc and welder is coming out!! The only choice will be whether to cut and shut the steps or the wife's legs

Thanks for all the advice chaps  Lloyd Barnes

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DavidP wrote:

Strange, following your original link i read
"RANGE ROVER L322 OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER) STYLE SIDE STEPS (1 PAIR ) / RUNNING BOARDS 2002-2010 ALL MODELS".
So this statement is not true?.

As DavidP has pointed out the seller is saying they are Originals - obviously not if they don't fit, so I'd say send him an email saying they are not OEM and ask for a refund

I didn't think genuine LR fixed steps were that expensive. I think I paid about £650 for mine fitted at main dealer, so parts only price probably only 400 - 500 ????

Have you asked Dan "the parts man" for a supply price ?

wouldnt surprise me if these were for a RRS.... ... - .- -.




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Hi Rolo,

I thought they were more, in that case I'll definitely ask Dan for a price. If you notice, right at the end of the wording they sneak the word "style" in there. Either way they really don't fit!!!

For anyone considering buying these steps, I thought I'd post some pics up... Remember there is no adjustability at all, they bolt up using predrilled holes to preinstalled captive nuts on the FF's chassis legs. Perhaps you could live with the gap if it was constant all the way down the length, but then the mudflaps are an inch away from the body panel and can't go in further as they sit over the end of the step. I've seen some poorly made in my time but these are hysterical!!

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Lloyd & Rolo,
wow i missed the sneaky insert of 'style'. Cheeky old so'an'so's
As i read it i thought they were saying they were original - i'll have to read slower next time.
Apologies i thought it might help towards a refund.
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