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RDR

Member Since: 27 Apr 2018
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 570

I have come to the conclusion I will never buy OEM steps again, the aftermarket copies are fine and a 5th of the price. When it comes to sell I either remove them or replace them with fresh ones either way I haven't paid the extortionate cost JLR charge, the mark up must be huge. And as for fitting cost at the dealer don't get me started it took me less than an hour to do the ones on my 110. As long as your a bit handy with the tools and not afraid to get underneath with a multitool its dead easy.

The OEM classic mudflaps took me longer to fit, I refused to read the instructions

110 MY23.5 X Dynamic HSE
RR MY23 HSE PHEV
D5 MY19 HSE - Now Sold
D4 MY16 HSE Luxury - Now Sold
D4 MY12 HSE - Gone
D3 MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten

22nd Nov 2023 9:29am

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3247

Genuine for me, shop around. Bought and fitted by the dealer for less than £900. Covered by warranty, not that I’ve made a claim on accessories.

Click image to enlarge 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

22nd Nov 2023 11:09am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2243

Not sure how you're going to need the warranty on side steps but for many the genuine JLR accessories are the way to go and l fully understand that.

23rd Nov 2023 2:58pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2243

Well, after 12 months l finally got around to removing the side steps and fitting them the right way round.

Having removed the tube, l found corrosion had already taken hold on the brackets. The black paint was mostly gone.

This is Land Rover OE parts.

It will be aftermarket for me next time. Although fortunately l got these for half price from someone who took them off their new Defender.

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13th Apr 2024 4:53pm

DrRob

Member Since: 29 Mar 2017
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 70

I’ll be fitting the cheaper and superior versions to OEM from www.sidesteps.co.uk
No trims need removing either. Two small cuts in sill trim underneath and job done. New 90 on order for delivery in May 2024. D300 X-Dynamic HSE in Eiger
2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory interior and clear glass = "Rory" Will be up for sale in Spring 2024
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
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Series 2A V8 Lightweight - gone
1952 80" - gone
1949 80" - still in family since 1975

13th Apr 2024 6:39pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2243

You don't need to remove any trim to fit the OE steps.

Just fit the main bolts and not the unnecessary smaller side ones. But looking at mine after 12 months on the vehicle l would say you may as well get the £200 Ebay copies. You'll get four sets for the price of one OE set.

13th Apr 2024 10:30pm

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