Side steps Mounting kit/brackets

ken · 24-03-2015, 17:46

I have purchased a set of stainless steel side steps for my 97 Regulus LwB ( an older import from Aus) . The brackets that came with the appear to be to small and are very rusted. Doesa anyone know where I can obtain a complete fixing kit or replacement brackets?
Is it possible to convert the headlights to HDI units on my vehicle or will it require a lot of cable replacement to prevent overloading the electrics?:

macabethiel · 24-03-2015, 18:04

There are plenty on here who have taken such things off so you should get some offers later.

rustic · 24-03-2015, 18:55

With reference to after market Hid, they are being picked up by the MOT stations now, first of all, Hid lights must have a wash cycle for cleaning them and the light profile shape is often not compatible with the optics of the original headlights, that were designed for standard Halogen.
Dazzle is the reason, so be aware.

However, most members on here have chosen the Osram "night breakers" as these upgrade the current lights at a fraction of the cost, and are fully legal, and I am not aware of any problems, provided the light pattern is correct.

Best regards,
Rustic

ken · 25-03-2015, 14:31

Thanks for the advice on both items. I will forget the idea of HID and go for the recommendation. Re the side steps as soon as I mention it's an import a sharp intake of breath sorry we don't cater for imports try the dealer.

johnb5177 · 25-03-2015, 16:31

Goodness me.............someone wants to join the Manly Side Step Faction......I thought that had gone....'underground'

ken · 25-03-2015, 18:11

I need side steps as my wife is disabled and needs assistance to get up into the vehicle. So sarcastic comments are not necessary unless you want to make them face to face

jonela · 25-03-2015, 18:23

Don 't take offence Ken, it's an on going joke on here, That side steps are gay !,along with other things like carpet and heated seats

But there are a few of us that stick up for side step equality and john is one!

I think

ken · 25-03-2015, 18:26

Ok but everyone needs to remember that not all of us only need them for decoration. I'll forget it this time

johnb5177 · 25-03-2015, 18:47

I certainly do stand for equality on the side step issue......I need mine!

Ken, please do not take offence, there are many member of this site, with family members that aren't as sprightly as they used to be, or not as able as others.

As a group, I have never met such kind, open, friendly and generally non discriminatory people.

In fact, they support eagerly, folks with disabilities, to achieve their maximum potential (makeitfits lad as a prize example).

Take the banter as it comes, as it does often, and please do not use threatening or confrontational language, on a very gentle and friendly forum.

Paff · 25-03-2015, 19:24

I'm proud to say I have Man steps!

Lazy-Ferret · 25-03-2015, 19:36

I now have a "Man Step" on the back as well, to go along with the ones on the sides... They all help when loading stuff onto the roof... How gay is that??

As already said, don't take it personally Ken, it has been an ongoing joke on here, along with Aircon, and the Escape hatch in the roof, and it is that sort of banter than makes this a successful and friendly forum.

Is your Terrano the older model, rather than the T2 shape. I have a both types, and both have "Man Steps", so if it would help, I could get some pictures of the mountings. Getting spares for it though is very difficult, and so far I have found the only way is to set up search on Ebay, and spend an age waiting for one to be broken up.

jonela · 25-03-2015, 19:50

Perhaps it would be best if you posted a pic of the motor and then someone may have something or it may be possible to Macgyver some T2 steps to fit

firebobby · 25-03-2015, 22:17

Heated seats and man steps

Although yours is an import, it will be the same truck as a UK one, apart from a few differences, I can't see why steps would differ from UK and import.

jims-terrano · 25-03-2015, 22:24

Firebobby, i think kens is the terrano 1 which is different.

How about photos from lazy ferret and may be measurements. Im guessing get them fabricated as I reckon they'll be hens teeth.

AlexD333 · 25-03-2015, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken

Ok but everyone needs to remember that not all of us only need them for decoration. I'll forget it this time

Hey dude, don't take offense to any of this, as mentioned it's a long term joke on the forum, as well as air con, heated seats, wind deflectors, pretty much any luxury of the terrano

The only way you get man points is to remove all seats and carpets

A serious note on your sidesteps there were a few on the Facebook side of things that were fabricating a set of rock sliders which I believe use the same mountings as the side steps.

Must the steps be completely flat or can they be tubular for example?

24-03-2015, 17:46	#1
ken Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SW England Vehicle: Terrano Regulus Tdi Auto Posts: 28	Side steps Mounting kit/brackets I have purchased a set of stainless steel side steps for my 97 Regulus LwB ( an older import from Aus) . The brackets that came with the appear to be to small and are very rusted. Doesa anyone know where I can obtain a complete fixing kit or replacement brackets? Is it possible to convert the headlights to HDI units on my vehicle or will it require a lot of cable replacement to prevent overloading the electrics?:

24-03-2015, 18:55	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	With reference to after market Hid, they are being picked up by the MOT stations now, first of all, Hid lights must have a wash cycle for cleaning them and the light profile shape is often not compatible with the optics of the original headlights, that were designed for standard Halogen. Dazzle is the reason, so be aware. However, most members on here have chosen the Osram "night breakers" as these upgrade the current lights at a fraction of the cost, and are fully legal, and I am not aware of any problems, provided the light pattern is correct. Best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

25-03-2015, 14:31	#4
ken Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SW England Vehicle: Terrano Regulus Tdi Auto Posts: 28	Side steps/Hid lights Thanks for the advice on both items. I will forget the idea of HID and go for the recommendation. Re the side steps as soon as I mention it's an import a sharp intake of breath sorry we don't cater for imports try the dealer.

25-03-2015, 18:11	#6
ken Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SW England Vehicle: Terrano Regulus Tdi Auto Posts: 28	Side steps. I need side steps as my wife is disabled and needs assistance to get up into the vehicle. So sarcastic comments are not necessary unless you want to make them face to face

25-03-2015, 18:26	#8
ken Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SW England Vehicle: Terrano Regulus Tdi Auto Posts: 28	side steps Ok but everyone needs to remember that not all of us only need them for decoration. I'll forget it this time

24-03-2015, 18:04	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	There are plenty on here who have taken such things off so you should get some offers later.

25-03-2015, 16:31	#5
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Goodness me.............someone wants to join the Manly Side Step Faction......I thought that had gone....'underground'

25-03-2015, 18:23	#7
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Don 't take offence Ken, it's an on going joke on here, That side steps are gay !,along with other things like carpet and heated seats But there are a few of us that stick up for side step equality and john is one! I think

25-03-2015, 18:47	#9
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	I certainly do stand for equality on the side step issue......I need mine! Ken, please do not take offence, there are many member of this site, with family members that aren't as sprightly as they used to be, or not as able as others. As a group, I have never met such kind, open, friendly and generally non discriminatory people. In fact, they support eagerly, folks with disabilities, to achieve their maximum potential (makeitfits lad as a prize example). Take the banter as it comes, as it does often, and please do not use threatening or confrontational language, on a very gentle and friendly forum.

25-03-2015, 19:24	#10
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	I'm proud to say I have Man steps!

25-03-2015, 19:36	#11
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	I now have a "Man Step" on the back as well, to go along with the ones on the sides... They all help when loading stuff onto the roof... How gay is that?? As already said, don't take it personally Ken, it has been an ongoing joke on here, along with Aircon, and the Escape hatch in the roof, and it is that sort of banter than makes this a successful and friendly forum. Is your Terrano the older model, rather than the T2 shape. I have a both types, and both have "Man Steps", so if it would help, I could get some pictures of the mountings. Getting spares for it though is very difficult, and so far I have found the only way is to set up search on Ebay, and spend an age waiting for one to be broken up.

25-03-2015, 19:50	#12
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Perhaps it would be best if you posted a pic of the motor and then someone may have something or it may be possible to Macgyver some T2 steps to fit

25-03-2015, 22:17	#13
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Heated seats and man steps Although yours is an import, it will be the same truck as a UK one, apart from a few differences, I can't see why steps would differ from UK and import.

25-03-2015, 22:24	#14
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Firebobby, i think kens is the terrano 1 which is different. How about photos from lazy ferret and may be measurements. Im guessing get them fabricated as I reckon they'll be hens teeth.