KoshkaMusic

New Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #1

Hi guys,
I'm completely new to this forum and to Land Rovers so I apologise if I'm sounding like a noob :frown:.
I bought my first Disco 2 a couple of weeks ago and realised that the rear step will not say up!
Is there a special part that is used to keep it up, I heard it was hydraulic

I can see a cable tie which I'm guessing is how the previous owner must have kept it up. It's only a small issue but can get very annoying so any help would be extremely appreciated .

Thank you in advance for all your help.

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Jul 30, 2012

• #2

yes - tiz a hydraulic strut. - Land Rover Discovery 2 Rear Step Hydraulic Strut KVL100040 | eBay

 

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Black TD5 ES

New Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #3

mine has the same problem - im a newbie too mate

i saw this on ebay and will be getting one also

 

HenryD

Active Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #4

Check the condition of the actual step and arm as well,its not unknown for them to rot away and collapse when stood on.

 

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Planny

New Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #5

Mine was tied up with string when I got it, guess what? it still has the string attatched to it but is in a skip somewhere, rotten as fcuk. Why do you need it anyway? Cant imagine old people getting in the back. Only kids, & kids love climbing. My kids dont moan, also theres no step on my other car which is a Ford Galaxy( VW really)

 

KoshkaMusic

New Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #6

The actual step and arm are in pretty good condition, just the hydraulic strut isn't holding the step up, and I don't really use the step very often, it just gets rather annoying when it's bouncing around when driving.

I'll probably just buy a new strut and fit it myself.

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

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Planny

New Member

• Jul 30, 2012

• #7

Save some money if you dont use it much, only two bolts through the chassis, chuck it in your shed till you sell the Landy on, then buy a new strut for it & it wouldnt have rotted while in your shed