May or may not have bought some deployable side steps from ducky Dan today
They've been reduced to £450, so a real bargain as it will add that to the cars value i think.

Planning on fitting them myself! Has anyone here done it already and care to share the experience?

Also, where can i find a fitting guide for them? MY07.


Might do a little How-To if it isn't too hard. Jordan


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theres info in the wiki  ... - .- -.




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Been there, done that, got the badge, wrote the wiki.

Was for a 2010-> but the principle is the same, the wiring is slightly different but there best tip is to get a tap and die set! There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Thanks Stan just seen them. I definitely checked the Wiki before i posted, even searched the forum. Perhaps i was spelling it wrong. It's been a log day  Jordan


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'56 SC 4.2 ‘16-‘18

the wiki stuff is for 2010>

this is 07-09 specific
https://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/c...oupId=1660

You should get an installation guide and a user guide with the kit though Current
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no problem jordon mark has done a great diy write up and as he recommends , get a tap set for the rusted/dirty screw holes.. ... - .- -.




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You made it look easy Mark!!!! Hope i don't struggle too much.

You really recommend a tap and die then? I read your wiki, but without being at the same point in the process it's hard to visualise what you are doing. What exactly do you need to re-thread?

Never used a tap and die set, although i understand the concept. Not sure its a good idea for me


Andy - Thanks for that. Will look now. Jordan


'56 SC 4.2 ‘21-Current
'56 SC 4.2 ‘16-‘18

There are pre installed threaded holes on the cills and main rails that steps bolt to. These were rusted to the point that they wouldn't take a bolt, a quick run through with a tap and the bolts went straight in. Dead easy to tap out the rust. on the main bolt holes and passenger side cill holes, the drivers side is a bit diffeeent as the air tank is blocking access slightly. There were some bolts in the rear holes on this side already so I used these on the front set of holes as they were easier to get in the rusted holes at the front. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Got a delivery from Santa aka Dan From Duckworths yesterday!

Very excited. Studied the very long install manual and feel confident. Finish work for the year Wednesday so will try and get them on ASAP!

nice toolbox..

keeps the milk for the coffee nice and cold..  ... - .- -.




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Every time I see one of these posts about steps it serves to remind me I made the right decision (for me anyway) - get someone else to fit them  Geoff

Ok. So I've got so far and now got stuck. It's been relatively easy and I've taken a few pics to document the process.



However, I've got to the point where you put the steps on the floor and connect them up to put them in access mode for fitting. Mine do nothing! No led on the button either followed the instructions to the T. So just retracing my steps to work out if I've missed anything. How annoying! Jordan


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'56 SC 4.2 ‘16-‘18

Completed the job. The problem i was having was with the instructions. When connecting the steps for the first time to put them in access mode. You need to keep the DSS button held WHILE you turn the ignition, which i wasnt doing. This will liven them up and they worked fine after that. Kind of like a initiation step!
The manual does show this but doesn't make it clear it needs to be held and i was letting go too early.

Took a break from the computer over Xmas hence the delay in reply but finished the job in 6-7 hours. LR quote 4 so didn't do too bad in my eyes. Definitely a 2 day job!

The manual is pictures only and none of them make much sense until you are on that step. A fair amount of assumptions and common sense required, but very happy with the end result!

I unfortunately lost all of the pics for the how-to but do have the pics from my phone:

This will give you a good idea of the sort of dismantling that is required.

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good job sir

Nice job

gives me inspiration for the weekend Regards
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