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Tonyrec



Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Lake District
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Rear Bumper Step
Our new 90 came with the adjustable Towbar from the factory and now we are thinking of fitting a Rear Bumper Step.
If I was to to do this, I take it that the complete factory Towbar set up has to be removed and a new Towbar purchased with the new step?
Post #408496 17th Mar 2015 8:16pm
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MartinK



Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
You mean a "NAS STEP" like this?

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I did this:


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A tow-bracket mounted step, and safari equip bumperettes... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #408497 17th Mar 2015 8:26pm
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jeffsky



Member Since: 11 Jan 2015
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Firenze Red

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Thats it remove the old one and fit the new one you use the original wiring kit and tow ball if fitted its not a difficult job just done it on my 90 i fitted the NAS step only took a couple hours.
if you do go for the NAS step make sure you get the one for the 90 as the mounting brackets are different from the 110
cheers Geoff 2.4 2008 defender sold
Post #408501 17th Mar 2015 8:35pm
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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
Remove your current towing setup, fit tow step, and then simply bolt on your old towing ball Thumbs Up An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #408524 17th Mar 2015 9:26pm
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Tonyrec



Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Lake District
Posts: 137
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Thanks for the input guys. Yes it is the NAS step I was talking about.
Looks fantastic so I think I will order one. Thumbs Up
Post #408554 17th Mar 2015 10:33pm
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GEllis



Member Since: 21 Nov 2013
Location: Cornwall
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England 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver
I've just fitted the bowler rear steps. These allow the original drop plate hitch top remain, important for me as I tow a lot.great quality and easy too fit.
Post #408571 17th Mar 2015 11:21pm
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Tonyrec



Member Since: 22 Feb 2014
Location: Lake District
Posts: 137
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I do tow a single axle Ifor Williams trailer for the occasional 'tip' run.
Not sure after reading past posts if the NAS rear step would be suitable!
Post #408606 18th Mar 2015 9:33am
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nakatanenga



Member Since: 12 Nov 2010
Location: Neumarkt
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yes, good setup, but you need a swan neck type towball:

http://nakatanenga-tours.de/shop/article_A...SHT-090%26 WANTED:

SII or SIII in max 1.5k
Post #408627 18th Mar 2015 11:40am
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Supacat



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
Where are the measurements taken from to make these 90mm or 160mm lower - is it the lowest bolt hole on the backing plate?



Here's my setup with the OEM rear step bumper:

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Post #408639 18th Mar 2015 12:27pm
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nakatanenga



Member Since: 12 Nov 2010
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From the middle of the 2x 90mm holes WANTED:

SII or SIII in max 1.5k
Post #408653 18th Mar 2015 1:15pm
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Supacat



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
I might need a picture, I'm not sure what two holes you are referring to
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Post #408656 18th Mar 2015 1:58pm
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andy---doe



Member Since: 14 Mar 2015
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Hi

I have just taken delivery of one this afternoon. They can be bought for about £300 but I paid £355 from the following link because they are LR main dealers and I wanted OEM genuine parts

http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/massey4x4?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Post #408705 18th Mar 2015 4:26pm
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