Side step | available aftersale option

[Tazzieman]

That's why I rarely wear a dress when driving offroad

I thought you were of Scottish stock?

 

[jamesfielding]

If anyone is heading to The Game Fair next weekend we’ll be debuting both our step and rock slider at the Buzz Special Vehicles stand.

There is a post here about them:
https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/buzz-special-vehicles-buzz-overland.12412639/post-1333195556

Hi RyanT,

Can you steps be used as a jack point?

Many thanks,

 

[Beormund]

Hi RyanT,

Can you steps be used as a jack point?

Many thanks,

No. Only the rock sliders I was told.

 

[DenisM]

No. Only the rock sliders I was told.

Yep... Rock sliders rated at 2000kg while Side Runners are rated at 300kg...

 

[jamesfielding]

No. Only the rock sliders I was told.

Ahh okay, I thought with the Buzz ones being a tubular shape and an aftermarket version, they may have made them strong enough to just as jacking points like the blacksheep versions.

 

[RyanT]

Ahh okay, I thought with the Buzz ones being a tubular shape and an aftermarket version, they may have made them strong enough to just as jacking points like the blacksheep versions.

Hey James,

Our rock slider has been designed with integrated hi lift jacking points and has much better ground clearance than the side step. This would be our equivalent to Black Sheep’s offering.

Our tubular side step is about 4” lower than the rock slider and has been designed just as a side step to aid ingress and egress to the vehicle. We didn’t think that the use case the side step is designed for would warrant jacking capabilities.

If you did need integrated jacking points the rock slider would be a better option for you and still provides a decent step.

 

[Logsplitter]

Hi RyanT,

Can you steps be used as a jack point?

Many thanks,

Yes. Somewhere in a thread I tried it out and posted a picture. Of using a hilift jack under the side steps
edit. Found the picture .

 

[DaBull]

Hey James,

Our rock slider has been designed with integrated hi lift jacking points and has much better ground clearance than the side step. This would be our equivalent to Black Sheep’s offering.

Our tubular side step is about 4” lower than the rock slider and has been designed just as a side step to aid ingress and egress to the vehicle. We didn’t think that the use case the side step is designed for would warrant jacking capabilities.

If you did need integrated jacking points the rock slider would be a better option for you and still provides a decent step.

Hi RyanT, I sent a detailed email to Buzz Overland direct today regarding your rock sliders.
It was emailed direct to info@buzzoverland.com and not posted on the forum.
Can you make sure to read it and get back to me directly through my email address on the email to you.
Very much appreciate your thoughts and my proposal to you and Buzz Overland.
DaBull

 

[jamesfielding]

Yes. Somewhere in a thread I tried it out and posted a picture. Of using a hilift jack under the side steps
edit. Found the picture . View attachment 7828045

What steps have you installed?

 

[Logsplitter]

What steps have you installed?

Ineos supplied steps/ side runners

 

[RyanT]

Hi RyanT, I sent a detailed email to Buzz Overland direct today regarding your rock sliders.
It was emailed direct to info@buzzoverland.com and not posted on the forum.
Can you make sure to read it and get back to me directly through my email address on the email to you.
Very much appreciate your thoughts and my proposal to you and Buzz Overland.
DaBull

Hi @DaBull,

Email recieved, thank you very much for that. I’ll be going over it and getting back to you next week.

 

[Cheshire cat]

Took some time but refund for original steps now back in my account. Alternative option due tomorrow. Will report once fitted.

 

[Jean Mercier]

Took some time but refund for original steps now back in my account. Alternative option due tomorrow. Will report once fitted.

Really interested in your feedback, because I still want sidesteps, if possible with double function: rock slider too. I know the possibilities so far, but am still doubting which one to buy. Difficult to decide when you never saw them.

 

[Krabby]

Took some time but refund for original steps now back in my account. Alternative option due tomorrow. Will report once fitted. View attachment 7829487

What is the alternate option?

 

[Cheshire cat]

What is the alternate option?

Update tomorrow, all being well

 

[Cheshire cat]

Update tomorrow, all being well

Ryan from Buzz kindly delivered my steps this morning. He also insisted on fitting as he wanted to be sure all was as planned. To say I am impressed is an understatement. Not only do I have a very practical step for access and egress, but I also have a very capable rock slider made from 3 mm stainless steel that has been powder coated. The sliders have considerably sized fixing points at both ends and midway. Steps also able to accommodate high lift jack. They may be expensive but they definitely tick all my boxes.
Many thanks to Ryan at Buzz. More business coming soon, I’m sure.

 

[Krabby]

VERY NICE!!! A fantastic option - think they'll fit in a £7 flat-rate envelope?

 

[Cheshire cat]

VERY NICE!!! A fantastic option - think they'll fit in a £7 flat-rate envelope?

They are off to the States next week I think. Possibly looking at setting up a base over there if the demand makes it viable. Postage may end up being considerably cheaper.

 

[DaBull]

What is the alternate option?

Ryan from Buzz kindly delivered my steps this morning. He also insisted on fitting as he wanted to be sure all was as planned. To say I am impressed is an understatement. Not only do I have a very practical step for access and egress, but I also have a very capable rock slider made from 3 mm stainless steel that has been powder coated. The sliders have considerably sized fixing points at both ends and midway. Steps also able to accommodate high lift jack. They may be expensive but they definitely tick all my boxes.
Many thanks to Ryan at Buzz. More business coming soon, I’m sure.

Hi Chesire cat, When you have an opportunity, can you very accurately measure how high the front step and rear step is up from the ground.
I would also like to know how narrow is it where you step, (4"?). Last, how thick are the side steps at both where you step and also where there are no steps. Thanks! DaBull

 

[Cheshire cat]

Hi Chesire cat, When you have an opportunity, can you very accurately measure how high the front step and rear step is up from the ground.
I would also like to know how narrow is it where you step, (4"?). Last, how thick are the side steps at both where you step and also where there are no steps. Thanks! DaBull

Hi DaBull
Please see attached. More info as you require. One of the things I was concerned about was that, as steps, these might be compromised. Glad to report that in my opinion, there is very little compromise.