ARB Protection Steps - Land Rovers Only

01001010 · 06-24-2006, 08:28 PM

I'm considering purchasing a set of these. Anyone ever had any experience with them? Can they handle a good beating? Only reason why I'm not going the Rock-Slider/Nerf-Bar route is because I haul my parents areound a lot and they're always getting on my case about how tough it is to get into the truck (and that's just with slightly larger tires, imagine with the 2.5" Lift). I've seen these steps on many expedition vechiles. Here they are pictured on the famous DII Everyone sees in different catalogues...

RageRover · 06-24-2006, 10:31 PM

You and I got the same problem, the parent's....

.....about how high the truck is and with no running boards.

You have a link for where you found these? I can try to look around, but anyways, if they are thick enough in material (i.e. 3/16ths or thicker), made from steel, and how it's mounted to the body and/or frame, I would see no reason why they would get chewed up on the rocks.

TN-LR3 · 06-24-2006, 11:27 PM

if you get a slider with a nerf bar like the rovertym they kindof act like a step into the car

RageRover · 06-24-2006, 11:34 PM

Yeah they do act like a step, experienced this with Josh's (drum655) DII, his has nerfs and act like a good side step to get in the truck.

I wanna build sliders with nerfs, not only to make the parent's happy to better access the truck, but for better protection.

Bene · 06-25-2006, 01:25 AM

I've seen more than one case where the step on a RTE slider has potected the doors from damage.

rmuller · 06-25-2006, 12:47 PM

RTE sliders w/ nerf provide a very nice step to get up in the truck... plus it definitely does protect against body damage... learned that last week..

jhmover · 06-25-2006, 01:06 PM

I had them on my D2. I was always nervous about them but last off-road trip before I totalled it they got scraped and whacked several times and all it did was remove some paint. I'm not convinced they're as good as sliders (just put sliders on the D1 last weekend), but they're pretty tough. I got mine for same reason - parents. Worked good for them getting in and out too. I'd say a lot better than anything else out there step-wise.

01001010 · 06-25-2006, 05:02 PM

Great! Thanks for the info guys! I think I'm definately going this route. Keep in mind that in South FLA the only boulders I need to worry about are the huge ones layed out infront of the entrances to places that are abandonded or on People's yards!..lol These ARB steps are frame mounted by the way, so they should definately be stirdy enough.

RageRover · 06-25-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 01001010

Keep in mind that in South FLA the only boulders I need to worry about are the huge ones layed out infront of the entrances to places that are abandonded or on People's yards!..lol

Don't forget the boulders out by some of the Miami Beach docks and such.

Those will be fun to wheel on.

01001010 · 06-25-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RageRover

Don't forget the boulders out by some of the Miami Beach docks and such.

Those will be fun to wheel on.

LOLOL....truuue!....

01001010 · 02-26-2007, 08:52 PM

Bump...

Still curious

rmuller · 02-26-2007, 09:00 PM

Eh I'd still go the slider route, especially if you're still considering moving north to Georgia, you'll be more likely to start running into rocks.

01001010 · 02-26-2007, 09:03 PM

thats actually why I revisited the thread..lol...is one able to ask RTE to make additional frame mounts?

rmuller · 02-26-2007, 09:06 PM

Here check out this thread: http://muddyoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5063 ... we debated frame versus sill mounted.

toyota_jon · 02-26-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rmuller

Here check out this thread: http://muddyoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5063 ... we debated frame versus sill mounted.

i read through that. all i can say is i made a set of frame mounted sliders. and so far they've help up pretty well on rovertrains rig. and they don't take rocket science to install either. i used 4 grade 8 bolts on either side. it was a little bit of a PIA to drill the holes but, all in all took about 2 hrs to bolt them on.

06-24-2006, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	ARB Protection Steps I'm considering purchasing a set of these. Anyone ever had any experience with them? Can they handle a good beating? Only reason why I'm not going the Rock-Slider/Nerf-Bar route is because I haul my parents areound a lot and they're always getting on my case about how tough it is to get into the truck (and that's just with slightly larger tires, imagine with the 2.5" Lift). I've seen these steps on many expedition vechiles. Here they are pictured on the famous DII Everyone sees in different catalogues... __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

06-24-2006, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	You and I got the same problem, the parent's.........about how high the truck is and with no running boards. You have a link for where you found these? I can try to look around, but anyways, if they are thick enough in material (i.e. 3/16ths or thicker), made from steel, and how it's mounted to the body and/or frame, I would see no reason why they would get chewed up on the rocks. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

06-24-2006, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
TN-LR3 Ben Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 643 Gallery: 0	if you get a slider with a nerf bar like the rovertym they kindof act like a step into the car __________________ 1997 D-90 #1345- back to stock 2002 Dodge ram 2500CTD- dd/tow rig looking to do 1 ton toyota or rover

06-24-2006, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Yeah they do act like a step, experienced this with Josh's (drum655) DII, his has nerfs and act like a good side step to get in the truck. I wanna build sliders with nerfs, not only to make the parent's happy to better access the truck, but for better protection. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

06-25-2006, 01:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	I've seen more than one case where the step on a RTE slider has potected the doors from damage. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

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06-25-2006, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,461 Gallery: 0	RTE sliders w/ nerf provide a very nice step to get up in the truck... plus it definitely does protect against body damage... learned that last week.. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

06-25-2006, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
jhmover Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 310 Gallery: 0	I had them on my D2. I was always nervous about them but last off-road trip before I totalled it they got scraped and whacked several times and all it did was remove some paint. I'm not convinced they're as good as sliders (just put sliders on the D1 last weekend), but they're pretty tough. I got mine for same reason - parents. Worked good for them getting in and out too. I'd say a lot better than anything else out there step-wise.

06-25-2006, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Great! Thanks for the info guys! I think I'm definately going this route. Keep in mind that in South FLA the only boulders I need to worry about are the huge ones layed out infront of the entrances to places that are abandonded or on People's yards!..lol These ARB steps are frame mounted by the way, so they should definately be stirdy enough. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

02-26-2007, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Bump... Still curious __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

02-26-2007, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,461 Gallery: 0	Eh I'd still go the slider route, especially if you're still considering moving north to Georgia, you'll be more likely to start running into rocks. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

02-26-2007, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	thats actually why I revisited the thread..lol...is one able to ask RTE to make additional frame mounts? __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

02-26-2007, 09:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,461 Gallery: 0	Here check out this thread: http://muddyoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5063 ... we debated frame versus sill mounted. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

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