Side steps

Hi all

I was just looking at my last post with the GV that has side steps and thought i would mention my opinion.

One thing that can hinder your GV or any 4wd when off road is a set of alloy side steps.

Not only do you lose clearance under the vehicle, also the brackets act like a grader underneath in the sand helping to slow you down.

Alloy side steps bend and flex when an adult steps on them so they are best for kids.. so when of road they are very easy to bend going over small hills and rocks, iv lost count of vehicles i have seen on road with big dents in the steps.

if you have to have side steps then steel slider / steps are the best way to go as they protect your vehicle, take a beating compared to alloy and most often they will be smother underneath so you are not grading the ground with them slowing your progress.