I shone a torch into the holes and they are smooth. Using the taps I bought for the job, I put grease on and took several attempts to cut the threads going forward and backwards, lots of swarf. I tried putting the bolts in first but they would not go in.

Definitely 100% not threaded. As soon as I tapped the holes, the bolts went straight in.

Jeff.

When I had steps fitted to my 2016 AB they were not threaded, the same make steps, fitted to my 2019 AB by the same fitter and they were threaded.

I bought them direct from the manufacturer and the guy who owns the business told me that JLR stopped threading them for a while in an attempt to prevent people fitting third party steps but then gave up on the idea when they realised people were tapping them anyway. MY19 RRS Autobiography Dynamic 3.0 sdv6, Carpathian Grey, black pan roof, black pack, black 22’s, black side steps, ebony/ebony interior
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I’m on my 3rd L494 2x my14 & a my15 & ive fitted steps to them all,so I guess I’m lucky they were threaded. Andy.
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Ratkat wrote:

When I had steps fitted to my 2016 AB they were not threaded, the same make steps, fitted to my 2019 AB by the same fitter and they were threaded.

I bought them direct from the manufacturer and the guy who owns the business told me that JLR stopped threading them for a while in an attempt to prevent people fitting third party steps but then gave up on the idea when they realised people were tapping them anyway.

I’ve been following this thread for a while - I’ve checked all TOPIX fitting instructions for fixed side steps on L494 from 2015 - 19. None advertise the fact that a thread is needed to be made first. I work on a JLR site in BIW & have never known parts or panels being altered to prevent 3rd party intervention. I would assume the same holes are used for genuine as per replica side steps & would therefore create more work for after service which defeats the object. I am confused  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
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That is also true Peachy,if you spec side steps when you buy a sport new I’m sure they don’t factory fit them,they fit them at the dealership when car arrives their,surely all the body’s are made the same.Why make some with the holes threaded & some without. Andy.
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35 seconds in he mentions the holes have to be tapped and this is a pre 2015 model. He has also made a pig's ear of the cover .

Those are totally different steps,the brackets I’ve alway fitted are cast alloy & ive never cut the sill cover.These are the proper brackets that LR also use.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Running-Boards-...9196e77b0c Andy.
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That's why I mentioned it was pre 2015.

My point is, he mentions tapping the holes even on this model.

Even more confusing.

I’ve fitted steps to 2 my14 & both were threaded. Andy.
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I had them fitted in 2006.
All threaded, no tapping required. Malaysia Boleh!
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Those are definitely not the LR brackets looks like a right diy setup which then asks the question - how safe are these ? Who decided those fasteners could be used in those locations?
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I’ve just ordered a nice set of fixed side steps and I’m going to fit them today hopefully. I’ve just been under the car for a look and my holes are definitely threaded.. I’m happy because I can’t find a M10 Tap in the garage 🤣 2016 Yulong White L494 AB/DYN 3.0SDV6

Hi with cutting all that trim away wont that cause any issues with water mud etc getting into places where it nots meant to?