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Hi guys,
I bought these side steps off a local guy, who was wrecking his GQ.
I bought it over a year ago.
Trying to fit it in, I just realize that it won't.
Brackets won't match with the chassis rail and the body.
So, it looks like I need to modify the brackets of these side steps.
Can you guys please post some photos of your GQ with side steps, showing how it attaches to the
chassis rail and the body?
I've attached few photos of the side steps and the brackets they came with.
Thanks.
I have a feeling that they actually bolt up to the body and not to the chassis...... Could be wrong though. Sorry but I can't help with photos as I don't have that style step
Hi mate,
I'm pretty sure I have to modify the brackets.
It might help to see how your one attaches to the body or the chassis.
I believe it's attached to the body as well as the chassis for strength.
I have access to a welder to do the work.
Just need to see how it works on average GQ( or even a GU).
I haven't got a mate with a GQ near where I live.
Thanks
Last edited by dom14; 1st November 2013 at 07:38 AM.
Clunk has aluminium side steps, which are different to the factory ones. I know, cause I was watching him in action and marvelling at how straight they still were, especially for aluminium ....
From my memory, and that is usually not too bad, the top of the bracket goes up to the body in behind the sill, and the bolts in line with the steps actually clamp the step to the bottom edge of the sill itself.
Hi Clunk,
Yeah, I can see yours directly bolt onto the that metal bit coming out of the chassis.
Mine hasn't got that metal bit on the chassis. So, I think, I would, either have to weld a bit like that onto the chassis,
or drill the chassis and use a bolt to attach the side step bracket that way.
Either way, I'd have to extend the side step brackets, as they won't reach the chassis rail.
Originally Posted by Clunk
This is mine.......... Front bolts to the gear box cross member
Hi mate,
Mine are aluminium as well. The brackets are steel. side steps just fit onto the brackets with couple of bolts.
Are you saying these steps I have, don't bolt onto the chassis at all?!
I'm wondering, then I only need to drill onto the body and the sill in order to fix the side steps?!
The brackets don't seem to align with anything on the body or the sill though.
Originally Posted by happygtu
Dom,
Clunk has aluminium side steps, which are different to the factory ones. I know, cause I was watching him in action and marvelling at how straight they still were, especially for aluminium ....
From my memory, and that is usually not too bad, the top of the bracket goes up to the body in behind the sill, and the bolts in line with the steps actually clamp the step to the bottom edge of the sill itself.
Don't go drilling holes in body just yet.
they can't attach to body and chassis as they move independently.
You could fashion a "U" bolt to encompass the chassis requiring only a strong flat plate to secure,
1/2" "U" bolts minimum, or see if you can pick up any holes along chassis in 3 places, Twist brackets around to suit
Last edited by threedogs; 1st November 2013 at 10:33 AM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Yeah mate don't go drilling holes, if you look under your car, between the sill and chassis, you'll see 3 sets of 2 bolts protruding from the body. I'm not sure but the outer 2 sets could be were you bolt up to......... Like I said before, I'm not able to post up a pic of where they are.
Maybe one of our learned friends who has this type of step or at least used to might be able to shed some light.
Originally Posted by Clunk
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