By David on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 03:24 am: Edit

http://4by4connection.com/disiisidstep.html

Has anyone checked these out yet? They recently became avalaible in the US, and I'm wondering if they are stout enough to take a few hits, especially given the significant weight of the DII. Opinions please... The price begs for consideration....

Thanks,
DAM

By Mike J. (Mudd) on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 03:36 am: Edit

those look kinda cool, maybe? I want to hear about em too. Kyle will love the dimond plating!

By Jeff on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 04:10 am: Edit

Yes, and my wife wouldn't have to grunt everytime she gets in.

By Steve (Steve2) on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 06:46 am: Edit

i'm going to order a set for my d1 - special order and for some reason alot more than the d2's... odd

steve

By Daniel on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 07:18 am: Edit

Steve,
I'm interested in those for a D1 also. I'd like to know what you think when you get them.
Also, what's the difference between the two. I assume the mounting must be different, but I'm not all that familiar with the underside of a D2. Could one be "modified" to fit the other effectively?
Also, I'm afraid to ask but what's alot more???
Thanks,
Daniel
danielm60660@yahoo.com

By Marc on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 07:25 am: Edit

Steve,

Let me know what you think of them, specifically; do they provide a good amount of protection (or are they just side steps) and are they sturdy enough for use as a jacking point?

BTW, my suspension installation went pretty smooth, and I love the look and ride now. I went with one trim packer on each spring and switched the rears. It looks pretty level to me.

-Marc

By Steve (Steve2) on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 07:33 am: Edit

daniel-

i already asked if the d2 steps would work on a d1 - had arb take a look and it's a no go. i think my cost is about $390? plus ship etc - i'd imagine a fair price would be in the $425-450 area.

marc-

glad to hear that all went well - proud of you that you did it on your own. good for you! feel free to send on pics when available.

will let you guys know how they are - but i think it;s going to be a few months

steve

By Moe (Moe) on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 07:46 am: Edit

I have seen these side steps and they look flimsy from underneath. They are not really sliders and the two frame attachments detract from clearance and will tend to get hung up on rocks and roots Looks good for driving on gravel roads. If you are after real sill protection, find something else.

By Mike J. (Mudd) on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 08:02 am: Edit

RTE!
all the way

By Alex Schubow (Alex) on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 - 08:07 am: Edit

Yeah man, those are steps, not sliders. You land on those and they are toast. Rovertym sliders have a nice step in them, although its probably a few inches higher than the "sidesteps". They are indestructible, and look good.

Alex