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Woody3



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Bronze Green
Inconspicuous Tree Sliders
Standard sills or tree sliders? is the question I've been mulling over for a while now.

I like the look of standard sills, but worry my new doors will get damaged in car parks. I like the protection the tree sliders could potentially provide, but worry they'll look a bit too extreme for my Ninety:

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Thoughts?

I'm edging towards black painted Safari Equip sliders, but just wondered if there were any other options out there, before I commit to buy?
Post #969596 1st Nov 2022 1:31am
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Fabricated a set without the protruding tube, and without jacking points, very similar to the Safari Equip SKU: SEL 07
They are very discreet in an Oslo blue 90. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #969603 1st Nov 2022 7:24am
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kenzle8a



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I’d fit some non bar type ones every time, there’s not a chance in hell I’d want to take the risk of someone driving into the side of a Defender without them.

These are mine, i like them, they don’t stick out much and have jacking points. I could easily have them painted body colour if needed.



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Post #969609 1st Nov 2022 8:38am
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markb110



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Tree sliders every day.

You say that you value your doors in car parks then is a no brainier.

Spaces have stayed the same size, cars have got bigger and the general public doesn’t seem to give a toss about other peoples property.

One space I ended up in once I had to get out standing on the slider, close the door, walk along the slider, foot on the tyre then a twist and double pike and I was out. The car next to me would never have got their door open.

Good looking 90 by the way Thumbs Up
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Bowbearer



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I had some knob wait for me to complain they had damaged their door on my Rock slider.

lovely dent along the edge of their door.

They didn't get it when I pointed out it was their fault and would have damage my door if it wasn't there.

I like the look of the ORE ones that double up as a step.

Good looking 90.
Post #969615 1st Nov 2022 9:57am
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Woody3



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Thanks chaps - you've convinced me to go with the rock sliders without the tree bars.

And thank you for the compliments on my 90.

I will post the finished result once fitted Thumbs Up
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jerseyman



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Side steps also protect the doors.
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Hufflepuff



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
Bowbearer wrote:

I like the look of the ORE ones that double up as a step.



Do you happen to know if these are not shown on ORE 4x4's website? I am looking at:

https://ore4x4.co.uk/product-category/land...cessories/

and not seeing them there or elsewhere on their website, but I need a set myself and would be interested to see their design. 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
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Bowbearer



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Sorry my bad, I was looking at the ORE roof tent.

Look at Uproar, they do sliders and steps,
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Hufflepuff



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Ah right thanks, that explains that.

Not too keen on their design:

https://uproar4x4.com/collections/rock-sli...sliders-90

Think I'll go with the more traditional Safari Equip version:

https://www.safari-equip.co.uk/shop/land-r...ender-110/ 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
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diesel_jim



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Dinnu wrote:
Fabricated a set without the protruding tube, and without jacking points, very similar to the Safari Equip SKU: SEL 07
They are very discreet in an Oslo blue 90.



Same as on a couple of 90's I've had in the past. 30x50mm (or is it 30 x 60?) box IIRC, sticks out from the edge of the door by about 10~15mm. When painted the same colour as the vehicle is very discreet.

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Post #969743 2nd Nov 2022 6:30pm
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Mike c



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This is one of the reasons I fitted tubular side steps, to protect the doors from inconsiderate idiots, of which there are many unfortunately! 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW
2002 Discovery 2 td5 GS (gone)
1994 Defender 90 300Tdi CSW (gone)
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Litch



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I had these Bearmach ones on my 90 for years and they were great (provided protection but were discrete) however when I replaced my chassis they wouldn't fit (no adjustment) so I went for the Terrafirma ones instead.
Would have gone for straight ones again but wanted to protect my new galv doors.





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