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Electric Deployable Side Steps / Rock Sliders

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Looks like it's just a matter of time. I have been burned with Alibaba in the past

Also looked like the had to take off that black factory piece that runs along the rocker panels.
 
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Asnes said:
I contacted through Alibaba.com then switched over to whatsapp.

Summer Auto Parts is the company building them. Be cautious of others who are simply re-labeling and selling for more.

If you PM me I can share Quinta’s WhatsApp number she is the sales person for the company.

I asked for installation instructions but they were away for Chinese new year. I believe they plug into the OBD2 port to observe door open/close events with an additional 12v lead to the batts.
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Did the same, however was told I had to buy a minimum of 10 pcs. Two others responded saying they would only sell to retailers.


Wife and I are on the short and slight-ish side and have no intention of heavy "wheel'n", so something like this would be perfect.
 
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I got mine on Friday. Will try to get them installed this week
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Desertfox said:
Have seen another set that has 3 brackets, the wring connects to the onboard CAN for command to the motor. much more sturdier looking. With these 2 brackets so far apart, there most probably will be an issue with the side step keeping level, as the motor is at one far end! This has been my experience.
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They added a third motor. I just got them and am about to install.
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I got mine on Friday. Will try to get them installed this week View attachment 7847561
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Mind if I inquire whom / how you ordered from? I setup an account in Alibaba, however nearly every response wants me to be either a retailer or buy 10-30 steps.
How tricky is dealing with customs? Anything you can pass along would be greatly appreciated as am very interested in these.

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OK, got them installed. They work fine, step is lower and easier to climb in to seat now. Wiring harness threaded behind ODB port, well concealed. The motors are reasonably tucked under. This is not an easy install and the supplied instruction manual is very rudimentary, they need to improve that. Overall am please with how it turned out.
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View: https://youtu.be/iht4Ccp9gdM?feature=shared
 
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Placed order then got an email about a new upgraded version being available. No details of what the change is. Will keep you posted.
 
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SandyChamois said:
OK, got them installed. They work fine, step is lower and easier to climb in to seat now. Wiring harness threaded behind ODB port, well concealed. The motors are reasonably tucked under. This is not an easy install and the supplied instruction manual is very rudimentary, they need to improve that. Overall am please with how it turned out.
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Could you please post up a copy of the fitting instructions (as bad as they may be)

Thanks in advance.
 
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Could you please post up a copy of the fitting instructions (as bad as they may be)

Thanks in advance.
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Apols, I did not save them. Perhaps one of the other users that ordered/installed them can share.
 
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Instructions for actual install of motors to frame is pitiful, however instructions for electrical wiring is much better:
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Update: Reached out to Summer as the parts sent do not match the instructions. instead of the mix of M10 and M6 Bolts, Hex Bolts etc, I was sent 20 M10*20 L - Bolts & U washers , 25 plastic 'cards' and some zip ties.
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Edit: omgosh, no idea what happened there with the attachments.

So Summer got back to me and basically told not an issue.. talk about %^$# instructions. Nothing about providing updated instructions etc.
 
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A couple questions if you don't mind. Regarding installation, how do the brackets bolt to the frame/chassis? Do you have to remove some plugs and fish the L-shaped bolts up into the chassis? If so, are there any concerns regarding water intrusion (especially in the winter with salt on the roads)?
 
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tmarr said:
A couple questions if you don't mind. Regarding installation, how do the brackets bolt to the frame/chassis? Do you have to remove some plugs and fish the L-shaped bolts up into the chassis? If so, are there any concerns regarding water intrusion (especially in the winter with salt on the roads)?
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Very Good questions indeed, that's where I'm at right about now. Not much help from Summer. Will keep you all up to date. (I plan on taking lots of photos)

Edit: Even more frustrating is re-reading the provided install guide and the "Installation Instructions":
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compared to say what INEOS provides for installing their side steps/sliders etc
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I mean, even a crudely drawn picture "place bolts here facing <direction> and tighten to xx Nm"
 
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Got an updated image from Summer that helps with what goes where.
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