They seem to be priced from £100 upwards.... but which ones shall I get

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Running-Boards-N...417bed256e


They will be used to hopefully help to load my bikes/kayak on the roof bars Black FL2
L200 Warrior

Another question......

Some seem to say that Riv nuts and tool are needed and I'm sure some say that they use existing places to mount them? Black FL2
L200 Warrior

Cant see anything wrong with the one you link to but I recently fitted the set from Powerful UK (http://www.powerfuluk.com/products/land-rover-freelander-2-exterior/land-rover-freelander-2-factory-style-side-steps---diy-tool-kit-lr002773.html). The big advantage here is that, apart from an electric drill (needed to drill holes in the plastic sill cover - a suitable sized drill bit IS included)), the kit provides everything you need including most importantly the tool for inserting the six treaded bushes that have to be fitted (all other hoiles are threded) & a tool for removing the "poppers" that attach the plastic sill covers ( still mullahed most of mine!). Their website also links to uTube fitting guide videos. Recommended. From a time when dinosaurs weren't just confined to zoos!

The powerfuluk fitting-tool kit is an optional extra - much cheaper without the kit. Steve

2008 TD4 HSE Auto, Zermatt Silver

Last edited by SteveC on 19th Jun 2014 6:17 pm. Edited 1 time in total

You do need rivnut and they are supplied. I fitted my rivnuts by using a longish (40-50mm?) 6mm bolt, nut and washer. Screwed the nut right onto the bolt, fitted the washer, screwed the bolt into the rivnut, inserted the rivnut into the pre-drilled hole in the sill, held the bolt still and tightened the nut until the rivnut crushed up and locked into place. Then remove the bolt. Repeat. 3 each side. Job done.  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

I tried the DIY method of securing the rivnuts, without much success. I took the car and the rivnuts to my local independent LR garage and they fitted them for me free of charge, but that's just the kind of guys they are. Go Greenbank 4X4!

Apart from that, the mid priced Ebay steps I bought do the job. Only got them because SHMBO is a midget and wore me down to put them on the car.  garioch43

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE - Santorini Black/Black Leather
2002 MGF 1.8i - British Racing Green/Cream Leather with loads of walnut and chrome bits