Side Steps

[highlandjock]

Hi Folks

I'm looking to buy side steps for my xt3, I would like to avoid the dealership (cost).

Does anyone know an other companies that can supply the rav4 sidesteps.

ps nice to meet you bothy and no funnies to this request!!!!!!

[Davrav]

Hello Jock,

I posted a step for sale in the general 'for sale' forum earlier this evening. It is only one step but brand new. There was another odd step on eBay over Christmas - not sure if it sold but you could make up a pair if it is still available.

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=91913

[highlandjock]

Hello Jock,

I posted a step for sale in the general 'for sale' forum earlier this evening. It is only one step but brand new. There was another odd step on ebay over Christmas - not sure if it sold but you could make up a pair if it is still available.

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=91913

Hi David

Its a pity you only have, unless I can get a hold of another,will phone the dealer to find out the cost,or do you know how much they are.Gavin

[Davrav]

Hello Jock,

I posted a step for sale in the general 'for sale' forum earlier this evening. It is only one step but brand new. There was another odd step on ebay over Christmas - not sure if it sold but you could make up a pair if it is still available.

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=91913

Hi David

Its a pity you only have, unless I can get a hold of another,will phone the dealer to find out the cost,or do you know how much they are.Gavin

[Davrav]

Kingo the parts guru is probably your best bet for genuine parts - he did have five sets at a discount price before Christmas. I think they were around £230 plus delivery. There are several aftermarket examples available on eBay starting at around £100.

I was lucky enough to find mine, brand new never fitted and in original packaging on eBay for £120 'buy it now' including postage. Don't think the seller knew real value. Managed to prang one side on a cycle rack but could only obtain a pair [insurance] so now have the odd one taking up space in garage.

[highlandjock]

Kingo the parts guru is probably your best bet for genuine parts - he did have five sets at a discount price before Christmas. I think they were around £230 plus delivery. There are several aftermarket examples available on ebay starting at around £100.

I was lucky enough to find mine, brand new never fitted and in original packaging on ebay for £120 'buy it now' including postage. Don't think the seller knew real value. Managed to prang one side on a cycle rack but could only obtain a pair [insurance] so now have the odd one taking up space in garage.

Hi David

Any idea where I can find kingo, done a search of the forum but no luck

thanx Gavin

[Davrav]

Use this link Jock - it will take you to Lindop Toyota where you can register and get in touch with him [he is parts manager there I believe]

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showforum=121

Or you could look on his profile - screen name Parts_King

[you will find many posts from him] and contact him direct I guess.

I am a 'newbie' here but everybody speaks very highly of him

Good luck.

David

[Parts-King]

Yooo Hoooo...............I'm over >>>Here<<<

PM Sent

Kingo

[highlandjock]

Use this link Jock - it will take you to Lindop Toyota where you can register and get in touch with him [he is parts manager there I believe]

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showforum=121

Or you could look on his profile - screen name Parts_King

[you will find many posts from him] and contact him direct I guess.

I am a 'newbie' here but everybody speaks very highly of him

Good luck.

David

thanx Dav

parts on order and here on friday

thanx again for the info

Gavin

[Davrav]

:) Glad to hear you have got things sorted Gavin [courtesy of Kingo I presume]. From your profile I guess you know your way around a tool kit. Are you aware of the Toyota EU site?

http://www.toyota-tech.eu/Aim.aspx?menuitem=2

If you have not done so already, you can download and print off the fitting instructions for a 'pre-fitting' perusal.

I recently fitted the steps to my 4.3 and found the most taxing part was getting off the plastic undertrays - primarily because they are held on by a mixture of press studs and nuts. Not sure if yours will be similar but no big deal if you are patient I am sure.

The other thing that was a bit of a nuisance was the length of the main fixing bolts as the threads are long and necessitated borrowing a 'long series' socket in order to torque the nuts up properly.

Managed the whole job on my drive without the need to raise the vehicle [only consequence was a bit of gravel rash!]

Good luck for the weekend.

David

[highlandjock]

:) Glad to hear you have got things sorted Gavin [courtesy of Kingo I presume]. From your profile I guess you know your way around a tool kit. Are you aware of the Toyota EU site?

http://www.toyota-tech.eu/Aim.aspx?menuitem=2

If you have not done so already, you can download and print off the fitting instructions for a 'pre-fitting' perusal.

I recently fitted the steps to my 4.3 and found the most taxing part was getting off the plastic undertrays - primarily because they are held on by a mixture of press studs and nuts. Not sure if yours will be similar but no big deal if you are patient I am sure.

The other thing that was a bit of a nuisance was the length of the main fixing bolts as the threads are long and necessitated borrowing a 'long series' socket in order to torque the nuts up properly.

Managed the whole job on my drive without the need to raise the vehicle [only consequence was a bit of gravel rash!]

Good luck for the weekend.

David

Hi David

Yes parts from Kingo,very helpfull and easy to deal with, I have a problem with vibration in fifth gear, and I got some usefull information that im looking at, so hopefully I can sort the problem, also had a look at the site you gave me the link too. great info always usefull.

Once I get the small problems sorted I think I will start to enjoy the car.

Also got a tow bar( fitting at weekend ) so I can pull the caravan so we will be heading off to Lincoln in April for a week, im looking forward to the break.

thanx again david keep in touch

[bothwell_buyer]

Did you find the prob with the noise at the front wheel - I meant to pass on the anchorman suggested it could be the disc pad 'shims' misplaced - but I've been a bit distracted with other family events so memory is poor the noo.

For whats its worth I drove another VW minibus last weekend and its gearstick vibrated as well...... (red herring)

I've just bought a short shift set up for 1 RAV and hopefully fit it soon - I got a row from anchorman for having a polished gear knob.......

[highlandjock]

Did you find the prob with the noise at the front wheel - I meant to pass on the anchorman suggested it could be the disc pad 'shims' misplaced - but I've been a bit distracted with other family events so memory is poor the noo.

For whats its worth I drove another VW minibus last weekend and its gearstick vibrated as well...... (red herring)

I've just bought a short shift set up for 1 RAV and hopefully fit it soon - I got a row from anchorman for having a polished gear knob.......

yo bro

front wheels coming off 2morro, the gear stick, got the answer from a very nice man on this site that i bought my side steps from, its an oil pipe that has to be modified to cure the problem. I will do this when I can get access to my son-inlaws ramp, also fitting the towbar at the same time. its all happening !!!!!.

.the help from the site has been great thanx 2 all.

stripped out the engine compartment on the A35 last weekend fitted new core plugs revamped the dino and fitted new points , condensor and dizzy cap,also fitting new screen rubber old one is knackered and leaking water.

Car will soon be ready for the summer shows

[ozzy35]

Use this link Jock - it will take you to Lindop Toyota where you can register and get in touch with him [he is parts manager there I believe]

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showforum=121

Or you could look on his profile - screen name Parts_King

[you will find many posts from him] and contact him direct I guess.

I am a 'newbie' here but everybody speaks very highly of him

Good luck.

David

thanx Dav

parts on order and here on friday

thanx again for the info

Gavin

Hi,Jock can you tell me how much the side steps cost you,i guess its the running board type not side bars,im after a rough idea,incase a buy a new rav?

Know one seems to want to tell me in my post,and nothing found in search, so thought you maybe able to help,cheers

[chatman]

Hi,Jock can you tell me how much the side steps cost you,i guess its the running board type not side bars,im after a rough idea,incase a buy a new rav?

Know one seems to want to tell me in my post,and nothing found in search, so thought you maybe able to help,cheers

Send Parts King a PM message... he'll sort you out with a cost for the side step/bars etc....

He looks in on all post (rather like big brother :unsure: ) and will no doubt be able to help you.....

[Parts-King]

BIG Brother is here..........(It's the pies that do it) :D:

Side steps will cost you around £220 at todays prices. The trouble with mentioning prices in a thread is that the thread is here for years to come and will not be correct at a later date Prices dependant on location (UK only deliveries too)

Kingo

[ozzy35]

BIG Brother is here..........(It's the pies that do it) :D:

Side steps will cost you around £220 at todays prices. The trouble with mentioning prices in a thread is that the thread is here for years to come and will not be correct at a later date Prices dependant on location (UK only deliveries too)

Kingo

Thanks,i understand that prices change,just like in my line of work,(Bullion of gold/silver),but its a good ball park figure.....and i can compare your price to the dealer who i get the car off, if i decide to have it,as some do try it on with prices of accessories,where as i know yours will probably be cheaper.

[ozzy35]

:) Glad to hear you have got things sorted Gavin [courtesy of Kingo I presume]. From your profile I guess you know your way around a tool kit. Are you aware of the Toyota EU site?

http://www.toyota-tech.eu/Aim.aspx?menuitem=2

If you have not done so already, you can download and print off the fitting instructions for a 'pre-fitting' perusal.

I recently fitted the steps to my 4.3 and found the most taxing part was getting off the plastic undertrays - primarily because they are held on by a mixture of press studs and nuts. Not sure if yours will be similar but no big deal if you are patient I am sure.

The other thing that was a bit of a nuisance was the length of the main fixing bolts as the threads are long and necessitated borrowing a 'long series' socket in order to torque the nuts up properly.

Managed the whole job on my drive without the need to raise the vehicle [only consequence was a bit of gravel rash!]

Good luck for the weekend.

David

Hi all received my steps today for the rav today to go on my new car when it arrives,but theres no instructions,so went on to the above site to download the manual,but bit unsure to which one i select,i thinks its this one;PZ415-X090C-ZB but model year is stated as 11/2005 on this website. My car will be the lastest model,just waiting on delivery now. 140/2.2d xtr.

Can anyone tell me for sure i got the right instrutions?? thankyou.

Kinga i only purchased elsewhere as my dad gets a discount,because of being an employer at the same group.cheers

[Davrav]

:) Glad to hear you have got things sorted Gavin [courtesy of Kingo I presume]. From your profile I guess you know your way around a tool kit. Are you aware of the Toyota EU site?

http://www.toyota-tech.eu/Aim.aspx?menuitem=2

If you have not done so already, you can download and print off the fitting instructions for a 'pre-fitting' perusal.

I recently fitted the steps to my 4.3 and found the most taxing part was getting off the plastic undertrays - primarily because they are held on by a mixture of press studs and nuts. Not sure if yours will be similar but no big deal if you are patient I am sure.

The other thing that was a bit of a nuisance was the length of the main fixing bolts as the threads are long and necessitated borrowing a 'long series' socket in order to torque the nuts up properly.

Managed the whole job on my drive without the need to raise the vehicle [only consequence was a bit of gravel rash!]

Good luck for the weekend.

David

Hi all received my steps today for the rav today to go on my new car when it arrives,but theres no instructions,so went on to the above site to download the manual,but bit unsure to which one i select,i thinks its this one;PZ415-X090C-ZB but model year is stated as 11/2005 on this website. My car will be the lastest model,just waiting on delivery now. 140/2.2d xtr.

Can anyone tell me for sure i got the right instrutions?? thankyou.

Kinga i only purchased elsewhere as my dad gets a discount,because of being an employer at the same group.cheers

Yup, that's the one. The date refers to the first build date I think. The part code should be on the box label so you can cross check.

David

[Parts-King]

Kinga i only purchased elsewhere as my dad gets a discount,because of being an employer at the same group

Outragious, buying from elsewhere

[ozzy35]

Yep just crossed checked on the box and found the matching code... :D

Kinga,im sure i will use you sometime in the future,he only gets 10% discount so i bet yours still work out cheaper! ;)

[barkerboy]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and appologise for dragging this post out of the archives. We are looking to buy a T180 Rav4 as soon as we well our 2001 Rav4 NRG 3 door. I'm really hoping to buy one with front bars and side steps fitted but this is severely limiting my options.

Anyone bought any recently and can quote rough prices?

I see Parts King is the man to ask but am not allowed to PM yet.

Great forum all and i'm sure i'll be using it much more in the future (when i come to install rear camera and new DVD/Sat Nav One step at a time though.

Cheers

[anchorman]

Welcome to the club.

Good choice of motor - Kingo will pm you when he see's this but he may be on holiday this week so sit tight.

Any other questions - feel free.

[barkerboy]

Thanks anchorman and anyone else who knows how much i can get these for. I plan to remove the run flats at a convenient time too but i'll save that for another thread eh!!!

[Davrav]

Thanks anchorman and anyone else who knows how much i can get these for. I plan to remove the run flats at a convenient time too but i'll save that for another thread eh!!!

You could go for these:LINK [not OEM though], and make a bit on the side

Good luck with your search.