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edward



Member Since: 08 Jan 2023
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Individual Steps Vs side rails?
Hi all. Aware this might be largely an aesthetic and personal preference but has anyone fitted 4 individual side steps Vs the long side rails? and how do they feel about the difference. I have 3 small kids so I need something…
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Thanks Ed.
Post #984453 5th Mar 2023 12:25pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
A long rail provides better protection from door damage in car parks, provided they are high enough (the main reason why I have rock 'n' tree sliders).
Post #984460 5th Mar 2023 1:58pm
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strang



Member Since: 16 May 2012
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
I voted for side rails - as said can offer side protection from car doors, will generally not catch on anything if you are green laning or off roading, and mostly because they are easier to keep looking neat and tidy. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
Post #984463 5th Mar 2023 2:55pm
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I have a small kid, and he uses the side (rail) steps. Otherwise only useful in car parks as mentioned by Blackwolf. Offroad easily get hung, and I actually slightly bent the sill, as thats what they attach to.

For my early 90, thats gonna get proper sliders. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
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Post #984466 5th Mar 2023 3:44pm
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LandRoverAnorak



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
I changed from the long tubular steps to four individual ones. They're slightly lower and have a bigger surface area and so work so much better as steps.


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I did change all of the hardware for stainless equivalents, though.

More details here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/post827689.html#827689 Darren

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Post #984482 5th Mar 2023 5:05pm
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discomog



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
This could also throw up another poll, folding rear step or NAS Embarassed Defender 90XS SW
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Post #984486 5th Mar 2023 5:26pm
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geobloke



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blackwolf wrote:
A long rail provides better protection from door damage in car parks, provided they are high enough (the main reason why I have rock 'n' tree sliders).


Ditto Thumbs Up Thumbs Up People seem to throw their doors open in car parks.
Post #984488 5th Mar 2023 5:30pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
discomog wrote:
This could also throw up another poll, folding rear step or NAS Embarassed

Definitely not the rust trap that is NAS Laughing Darren

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Post #984493 5th Mar 2023 6:01pm
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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Got best of both on mine....

Made some 3x2" box section to replace the sills (Galvanised), and then fitted standard LR drop down steps, which fitted a treat around the box.
Post #984505 5th Mar 2023 6:49pm
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