Best guide ever seen on KZread

@L663

11 ай бұрын

I think you are a little over generous !

Bought some side steps for my 90 and this video was great help! Thank you.

I love you guys videos. I installed my roof rack, side box and ladder, and hood decal by myself and it’s all learned from your video! Many thanks!

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry - Some people are happy to pay people to do stuff but others ( like you and me ) get a real sense of achievement doing things ourselves ! I am glad I inspired you to have a go !

@jerryzhang2585

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 Yes! I am very enjoy doing thing on my own car. Your videos are literally cover most stuff on most model. Very helpfully and easy understanding. Step by step. I basically just watch your videos first, make sure I feel able to do it and then buy the parts! Very appreciated! Respect!

Simon - your videos are both 100% informative and fun to watch to boot. I managed to do this install without removing the front mud flap and left the sill cover just hanging in place while cutting the recess and also per your recommendation cut the noise cancelling plate in place also. Thanks so much. The Roof Rack Ladder video was also super helpful. Brilliant mate!!!

@L663

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy watching them - we try and have fun while making them !

Another great detailed video with your usual no nonsense practical approach to the instructions.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it...although there was some nonsense in there i am sure..

I've just fitted mine. 4 hours for the steps and the interior LED light upgrade (that was dead easy). You do not need to remove the front mud flaps or the front quarter panel. On the rear wind deflector just remove the outermost bolt and loosen the other 4 by two turns. Break the clips down the length of the sill cover working from the back to the front, but there is no need to remove the cover, it's very easy to cut the holes with the cover in place just allow it to fall slightly. I used 19 clips only.

Great tutorial👍 side steps can be a bit of a pain when off roading, my mates Nissan Pathfinder kept catching on the sides of deep ruts.

Great video. Very helpful and thanks for posting

Just installed mine today your instructional videos are great Wouldn't of bothered if I would of had to do it as the instruction say the short cut way works a treat cheers

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Glad my pain was your gain - one interesting point to note is that apparently the newer cars do not have the sound deadening sheet fitted anymore !

This video helped me so much. Thank you.

Love watching these and I don't even have a defender nor any other Landrover 🤪

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you are a fan of fine knitwear ? Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoy it !

@mikey156

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 dam..... you have seen through my knitwear fetish 😆

Great vid, thank you!

Great video as always Simon and Tyler. I fitted the steps myself and did one side at a time. By the time I reached the near side I cut the felt in place easily enough. The sacrificial clips are a nightmare but seeing as the whole car is held together with them I purchased 60 of them and now keep spares in the glove box. 😂😂

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John - glad you came to the same conclusion as us ! why do Land Rover make the instructions way more complex than needed ?

@zebedee321

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 because Land Rover! 😂😂 it’s currently back in having the front trim pieces replaced as they have gone droopy since the mud flaps were fitted. Have you had any “A” pillar noise yet?

@lenhornsey2175

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 How do LR calculate labour charge to fit? Per hour?

Great video - that cordless ratchet was a nice bit of kit 👍

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Yes its a little easier on the wrists !

Thanks guys, just installed our side steps, your video was so helpful ! (Also found what a shotty job LR did installing the mud flaps 😠)

@L663

Жыл бұрын

I am not surprised ! glad the video helped.

Love a side step (got some LR ones on my Disco) - my fav one so far are the ones on the newest rangerover that deploy automatically!

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe this video was a step too far at 55 minutes !

@stephenhepworth3393

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 just wondering if the instructions to remove the protection trays is copied from fitting the motorised sidesteps and the need for tucking away wiring looms?

Hi loving the styling, friend of mine said to fit sidesteps he measured a defender already with sidesteps and cut the trim without taking everything off. Can you just do that? Thanks

Cracking video as alway... something about the raw nature of them 😂😎👍

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we are not going to be the biggest or best produced channel but we have fun making the videos and maybe this comes through !

Well done another good info vid

Another great video!

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Always happy to have your support Alan..

Looks really nice

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Me or the side steps.... ?

Simon - Did you ever make the fitting template for the steps - so that the sill covers could be cut in situ - without removal? THANKS

Love your videos thank you!! Question for ya… LOVE the black handles… did you vinyl wrap them or remove the skins and paint them? Be great to see a video on how and what you did to black out the handles so I can do it to mine :)

Memories of your early videos when you fitted Discovery 3 steps and also 2005 on Range Rover Sport! It was you and another man but I donttthink we knew his name...not Tylor! I hope JLR take note and stop making everybody remove the under trays plus add those 30 plastic clips in the box. Next job..fitting the deployable electric set!!! As always, a delight to watch so Good Work Men!!!😎😎😎😎😃😃Richard.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard - yes our business has evolved from the early days but hopefully our values and personality have remained constant ! I have had a few helpers along the way ... Tom / Ian and now Tyler... working with me can be a challenge as have loads of ideas and keep changing plans etc.... I think its a mild form of ADHD...my wife compares me to Toad of Toad Hall who is enthusiastic about one thing... then moves onto the next thing....

@HQBProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 Just don’t stop Simon...working for and with you must be a delight...warm approachability and deep knowledge behind it. A rare combination. 😃😃😃😎😎😎

Useful as usual, thank you! But may you show how install/remove the steps on/from the bars, please? Thank you in advance!

@L663

Жыл бұрын

Try this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIaI26ackqrSiLg.html

You are doing agreat job, could you please advice on roof mounting for spare wheel? Well done showing the equipment we can fix on our new defender, Price of parts could be mentioned please.

Hi, I installed the side steps and is indeed making the wade sensing a little weird. Is there a way to fix it? Thanks

Top vid as always👍👍👍

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

I drilled holes in the sill cut outs and used a Stanley knife to cut the rest of the plastic out. I left the undertray in place and cut with tin snips. It doesn't have to be that tidy as you can't see if afterwards,

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike... tin snips were the ticket !

didn't use one drill to cut...tin snips all the way. by the way, one of my rails came very bowed from ill overseas transport. quick roll over of the 5000 defender straightened it right back out. video presentation was excellent and I love the look and functionality of them.

@L663

11 ай бұрын

Edward scissor hands !

nice table

Seems incredible that this car needs dismantling to such a degree in order to fit accessories, do they make the car any wider ? its a just fit through my garage door already

Apologies Simon, but as you would say I digress. I have just stumbled upon a video of the PTC heater on the Freelander 2. I have had mine for a few years and never knew it had such a thing. How and when do they work ?

There are many alternatives to copper slip, like Alumslip (silver colour anti seize) and even ceramic anti seize pastes that are copper free, Neverseize is another one.......

An outtakes video would be good.

How much of this vehicle is actually built in the UK? All these parts ect ect & panels Are they UK produced ? It seems you spend time pulling off all the extras Not like the old Defender .but STIG looks great .

Hi Simon! What kind of spare clips I could possibly need? I want to make sure I have it all before I start taking everything apart

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

you need the 30 grey clips - a couple of side clips and the underside ones.. the PN on the system is not matching whats on the car - so let me just solve this puzzle - it is with Land Rover technical !

The steps are indeed metal, zinc casting I believe. I’m involved in the painting of all the components for the side steps at my place of work, doing thousands of sets weekly.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Hi lets hope this video helps you to sell more !

@MassynPauli

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, just a question regarding the painting of the zinc casting. According to my LR dealer, if the plastic insert is removed to get the casting painted the insert when reinstalled keeps coming loose. Is this a problem you also experience or do you have a solution?

Great video guys ! I have a question involving both the new Defender and the D4. Do the steel 18 inch Defender wheels fit the D4 ? That way it's possible to put 18inch BFG AT KO2 tyres on my D4 ... It would greatly enhance the tyre choice for the Discovery 4 !

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i think you can fit 18's to the D3 as long as you do not have the V8 which had larger disks.... I have a feeling the brakes were bigger on the D4 but can be "downgraded" to the smaller ones.

@huskyneusify

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 thanks for your swift answer. However I have a 2009 D4, Tdv6. I don't want to alter the brakes, so trying to source fitting rims.

Great video - haven't ordered these hoping I can manage without them - but if not, very useful video. BTW - I see you did a future product placement at 45 minutes in! ;-)

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the molle plate V3 has arrived !

@simonreader7301

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 When will the new rear bumper protector be available? Any sneak shots?

Love your videos, got a black defender 110 coming and looking to get black gloss sidesteps and the rear roof apoiler. Looking for a decent quality but not the sky high prices, any recommendations sir?

@L663

9 ай бұрын

Genuine parts are always good but they do not offer the parts you are looking for. Our website has the parts and we guarantee all our parts. www.L663.uk

@markthomas7439

8 ай бұрын

​@@L663thank you, will take a look

Another great video guys, I think with the set back of the front step from the mud flap that the wading sensors should be ok??

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Are you just teasing me.. ? as i do not have wade sensors anymore !

@alhit007

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 not at all haha, just taught you where getting them sorted?

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@alhit007 Seems that they cannot fix them... more to come on this saga ! I was only playing with you with my earlier comment !

@alhit007

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 I did gather that, I was just afraid to ask again about them😩

Hi Simon - I see you took last weeks Blog down after a few hours - Potential WTY issue on the Wade Sensor? Good Job on the Steps....

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Well its all part of an evolving story....cant say any more at the moment....

Thank you

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

You can reach the roof rack easier by standing on the step and raising the car's air suspension. :) Or maybe not.

Too much plastic clips and plastic on the new defender but I still like the look of it . Surely land Rover could have designed the defender that the sidestep could have been bolted on without talking anything off it.

Ground clearance should be ok as part of the underneath is lower than the steps, damage from stumps and rocks would be an issue

Hi Simon and Tyler, thanks for another informative video. Do you think that it might be possible to fit the steps without removing the sill covers completely by using a template to mark the cut-outs in situ. Cheers Trevor

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

I had thought about this - let me take a look if we can make some on the vinyl cutter / laser machine as I can use my car as the pattern.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Trevor - i have been thinking and maybe we could make a set of stainless plates that could form a templates and some cover plates ? or just cut them from acrylic ? I love the idea you guys come up with .... so much smarter than me. I am confused why Land Rover did not mark the cut outs on the outside !

@simonreader7301

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 Good idea - but would need to be sure not to cut the car - air tank or anything else...?

@SebastienBarrau

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 following the progress on this one. I receive my side steps this week and not looking forward to removing the side piece to cut it.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@SebastienBarrau Yes no need to remove the panels - just carefully snip away where the brackets go !

Tin Snips for toe nails. Ideal.

They are some aly alloy with a low amount of aly.

How about changing the sound deadening panels to aluminium to match the engine under tray ?

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

That would be a nice upgrade.....that would be some expensive tooling !

@simonreader7301

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 Or laser cutting and CNC bending....? Could that be possible?

Do you think it would be possible to add heated steering wheel to new defender, plug and play or will it need coding ?

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

You will need a slip ring and I am pretty sure it will need coding.

@betty9889

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 do you have any plans to fit one to the stig

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@betty9889 We are looking at a couple of steering wheel options at the moment... both heating and paddle shift

@betty9889

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 can’t wait 👍

What happen to the hotspot and the nano sim ?

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Well there is more to come on that... and the saga with the wade sensors..

@HamadTVCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 very good ,because i do own a defender X and am trying to find a way to enable the TSR which is not working in the region .

Hello, Did you upload video for Defender 110 Deployeble side step. If you have video send me link

@L663

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - we have not done this install - sorry

Simon did you ever figure out the part number for the bigger clips underneath the sill cover? THANKS

@simonreader7301

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 YOU SIR ARE A STAR......!!! You do not list them... but one of your competitors do... MANY THANKS SIR!!!!!

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonreader7301 Thanks for the info... do they list them with the kit or as an extra

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonreader7301 We sell them together with our steps www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/land-rover/defender/new-defender-2020/land-rover-defender-2020-genuine-fixed-side-steps-for-110.html

@simonreader7301

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 - Loose - so you can buy them and the sill clips. I had a 25% discount voucher - so bought the steps from someone else :( sorry about that... but needed the clips (£0.12 for Sill and £2.91 for the lower clip. I have been buying other things from you....

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonreader7301 Its fine - we dont make much profit on some of these genuine parts but we like to offer the full range of products... and we like helping people !

Hi Simon another fab video. However why does landrover have to make it so complicated on the new defender compared to the old one to fit side steps and they are probably 5 times the price of a set that would go on the old one.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordon - did you see the evoque template video ? the Barclay hinge template ! As for the side steps I think it could be made a lot less complicated than the instructions show !

@gordonbarclay6106

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 Not yet but will very soon.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@gordonbarclay6106 your famous now !

Is there a chequered version of the side steps?

@L663

2 жыл бұрын

I think Urban do a set with chequered finish - also we are making an edge protector with a chequer finish to cover the silver side painted area. Strange the Land Rover instructions show a chequer finish.

A tip - lightly run some sandpaper over the treads before using them; they are slippery as hell if new and get wet.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting...lets see if anyone else comments on this My wade sensors are still broke.. can you test yours ? in case its related to a recent update?

@DH-sm7sw

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 My software is up to date and the wade sensors work, so also no obstruction by the steps

Hi 🙋‍♂️ look 👀 better with side steps. I don’t think 🤔 steps blocking Wade sensor signal I am lucky 🍀 my Range Rover Autobiography came with electric motor steps . Every time I learn through your videos. I am sorry 😞 I use some time Vaseline instead copper grease . Please use safety glasses when you work under car 🚘. I respect ✊ you. Thanks 🙏 🙏

Were any looms hurt in the making of this video?

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

No not in this video but this is becoming a point of some contention....... the wade sensor issue is getting into quite an ordeal ! Got the mower out yet ?

Can you get an accessory to fix the electronics?

Surely Land Rover could have had removable " Plates" with out pulling off the side sills ? It would save all that work .

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

The sound deadening could be pre-cut on all cars as its covered by the plastic sill !

Things designed for one job but always used for something else - brake cleaner, never used for brakes always used to clean up oil leaks lol

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Yes thats a good start..

Good video. But this fitting process is incredible, what a job. What about the integrity of the underneath of the vehicle with rot, rust from the elements after cutting chunks out of the trim. We have already seen the powder coat fail as shown in the video. This is not a cheap vehicle and the flagship of the "robust LR range" truly shocked. The side steps look poor. Was this an after thought from JLR?? Can't just be me that see's this...

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

The side steps are a nice design and a good use of lightweight materials.. the cast brackets are a neat design but your point about the car is not really "accessory Ready" is well made.

@starion1234

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 Does cutting holes in the trim invalidate warranty?

Dear sir , can you sell to me the step .? Viet nam

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Wow so cool to have a Defender in Vietnam I can imagine there are no so many in that region. You can send an email via our website but i am not sure about postage etc www.PowerfulUK.com

@honglinhang6963

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 can you give your email

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@honglinhang6963 contact@powerfuluk.com

Every thing is difficult to install on defender

@L663

Жыл бұрын

You are correct ! compared to a Jeep things are no easy !

Time to use the ACF50 on that air tank. #oxidation

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i missed the opportunity there .... next time... keep reminding me please !

@kevinwyatt9771

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 will do! LOL And all the underside bolts etc.

We need the old badger that is the orange pen 🖊

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

The orange pen has some fans in places we did not even know !

@zoid9969

3 жыл бұрын

PowerfulUK branded orange pens could be a lucrative product.

Thank Christ I watched your video, I was going to buy a set but now not a chance in hell,,,,, was a bloody palaver!!

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

If you watch the video you can work out there is a massive short cut !

Just another over complicated job on the car that is held on by plastic clips ! And over time a can imagine the car collecting some extra pounds of dirt and rust/oxydation...still that is maybe also a good sound deadning method Nice video.

I’d give yourself around 3-4 hours to do this job. Lots of clips to remove. Wear safety goggles as you will get grit in your eyes.

Hi Simon, great video as usual! I do have a issue with after market side steps. I know you're a busy man, but if you get a minute could you cast your eye over my email to lily at customer service. Cheers Rich.

@L663

5 ай бұрын

Will do

Side steps are only good for dwarfs with small feet , they’re just a pain for normal people.

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

What about the shopping trolley benefit ?

@zebedee321

3 жыл бұрын

Now I have the steps I have taken to leaving the vehicle in off road height when in the car park. It’s now referred to affectionately as “car park preservation mode”

@scotiajinker8392

3 жыл бұрын

@@L663 just put rubber strip along the doors . Steps aren’t deep enough to stand on without putting your foot at an awkward position & when you get pissed off with them and you try and step over them you dirty your trousers getting in & out.

@grahamwest1079

3 жыл бұрын

If you use a plumb bob you can dangle it from your wade sensor and see how far it is from the step

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

@@grahamwest1079 Yes may give this a go..... need to fix the wade sensors..... that is one big story....

Purchase Costs please?

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

List price £692.82 + VAT plus you need the clips !

I'm hoping your friend payed for the damage.

Do landrover not like your orange paint 😂

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

I think its an anti ginger thing....

Hour long video. Pause. Get Beer. ▶

@L663

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sorry ! least its not another winch series !

@johnspear3452

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be sorry, lock down Saturday night what else is there to do? Watching new defender video??? I've got a D4?? Enjoyed the winch fit.

I think they are only good for getting dirty trouser legs when getting in...................ask my wife.