e4sanosh

Member

• May 18, 2010

• #1

Hello, I have side steps on my 1993 disco 200tdi. I was thinking of getting rid of them completely, or replacing them with rock/tree sliders for a bit more protection when off road. They seem to trap quite a bit of mud, which im worried about for obvious rust problems!

If I was to swap for rock sliders, would I need to do any drilling/extra work? or is it a case of just swapping them over? I'm not that technically minded, what do ppl think?

Any ideas appreciated

 

robint

Well-Known Member

• May 18, 2010

• #2

have the sills got the plastic covers on still ????
if they have you might be to late to save the sills !!

 

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symmy

New Member

• May 18, 2010

• #3

hi
i have plastic covers are they a problem???? and how do rock sliders fit? are they the same as steps ??
excuse the ignorance please am new to this !!
cheers paul

 

Dewin

Well-Known Member

• May 18, 2010

• #4

symmy said:

hi
i have plastic covers are they a problem????

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They trap water, mud etc. between them & outer sill, which then rust's away. Chance's are if you remove the trim's you'll find some welding to do on the sill's.

 

robint

Well-Known Member

• May 18, 2010

• #5

yes as above

 

e4sanosh

Member

• May 19, 2010

• #6

yep, I have these black strips-along the bottom of the doors right? I'm not sure of the rust situ under them, but having another look today the sills don't look too bad. I think I'll have a try at removing the steps this weekend, then see what's what.