P38A Side steps, options

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Flossie

Flossie

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Fetching the P38 this Saturday and on inspection last Sunday, the side steps were rotten. What would be a nice replacement aftermarket type ?as I assume OE would not be available and pricey even if they were.
 
You could just remove them. :)

Some prefer the look without, But also depends on how easy you can get in and out (usually the other half). you could also you access ht which helps. But some say overworks the EAS systems so dont;).
We have steps on both the P38 and 322 and M uses them to get in/out, I dont and if the car is not clean I just end up with a muddy mark on the back of me jeans.

Other than that loads of steps available to choose but I dont know we had LR 1s fitted.

J
 
Thanks. My concern, from the viewing last Sunday, was there was a small fist size lump of rubber attached to the rear edge of the steps(maybe the front edges too, can't remember) that was barely holding on because of corrosion. Does this rubber bit need attaching to aftermarket steps to complete the smooth lines or they look fine without? Island 4x4 pic is next to useless. Others on eBay look like defender ones, bit of bent tube with rubber on top. I'll have a good look at what's what when I get it back here.
Need steps so me mum can get in when needed.
 
You mean these bits?

P38 side steps.jpg P38 side steps1.jpg

They are just bolted to the front/rear of the step as a closer to the mud flap. They are just rubber no metal in them:)

Cheap steps probably wont include the mud flaps or closers so you will need to look around to get the nice line:).

J
 
marjon said:
You mean these bits?

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They are just bolted to the front/rear of the step as a closer to the mud flap. They are just rubber no metal in them:)

Cheap steps probably wont include the mud flaps or closers so you will need to look around to get the nice line:).

J
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That's the ones Ta:)
Maybe I can fabricate new steel frames and fit the rubber bits to them. A good looksee is needed:rolleyes:
 
Flossie said:
Interesting,£255 posted and includes the rubber wangers too. The homemade SS ones look interesting too. I'll have to see if any of the rubbery bits are salvageable before I think of making some, if not I'll have to get the £255 ones. The beautiful lines shall not be compromised if I can help it.:cool:
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I think I may have some ends in the garage.
 
marjon said:
And while he does that put coils and a lift kit:rolleyes::rolleyes:

J
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:eek::eek:
Who would do that!

They do crud up your sills and chassis though. Same as the plastic arch lips they always cause rot. In the middle of cleaning my sills up now. 26 years old and no polyfiller welding needed just rub down and lick of paint. Has the hangers on it intact but never had steps as long as I’ve known it.
 
I have side steps and they help with me having arthritis in both hips and having had a full knee replacement last year. Makes getting in and out for us old crocks a breeze:D
 
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