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L300 FRONT STEP PLASTIC REPLACEMENT
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:39 pm
by chamonixstu
Hi All,
Just spent an hour or so replacing the plastic treads in the front steps which were knocked out while off roading.
I managed to scrounge some mesh from work and cut it to size with a pair of tin snips, results quite good I thought for nothing!
Off-Side
Near-Side
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:29 pm
by josh
Looks slick, wont it just get ripped off next time you go roading? it looks a bit light.
Josh
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:24 am
by chamonixstu
Hi Josh,
For what it is it is incredibly rigid.
The plastic steps just broke off the bolts and popped out and when they did they pushed the steps back a little. It now takes a lot to get them to touch unless you are a bit reckless :D
As replacement plastic was not an option I chose to stick some mesh in there. When I looked at the mesh on its own I questioned whether it would be strong enough but when its bolted in place it is very rigid.
I never used the steps as steps as I always caught my foot in them so I'm not intending on putting any weight on them and they are purely there for cosmetic reasons.
Hey, if they break I'll make some more as I still have a 2 Meters of the stuff left and it cost me nothing! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:56 am
by 4whl_billycart
Looks good Stu although that step just gets in my way.
It's a clearance killer for me. Looks good though.
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:05 pm
by josh
Stu,
Cool, well I must say they do look sharp! Good job.
Josh
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 9:43 am
by bradrutherford
hey thanks for the idea i just bashed one of mine in and need to find a replacement
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 10:07 am
by BCDelica
I had always assumed you boys with Super exceeds and chrome bars never actually drove off the tarmac (eg. Mr Fanny Bay Delica). :P
Super Mod!
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 10:59 am
by Fanny Bay Delica
Hey!!
My driveway has gravel on it, so I drive real slow over that!!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: