Thule step slide

Hi, information wanted please, has anybody fitted the manual Thule side step onto a 1999 Symbol? as I have been informed by Thule that they do not do a fitting kit. 

Any photos or information much appreciated. Thanks Stuart.

Fitted one to a 1995 Symphony, the electric one though. Bought mine with fitting kit from Leisureshop Direct.
What do you want to know?

Frank

Hi Frank, and thanks for your reply, we bought the step (Manual ) it comes with  four fixing  aluminium  brackets but they go no ware near the floor as the cill is in the way, looks like I may need to cut four lengths of   15mm copper pips to clear the cill but that means the fixing bolts well show through  the carpet by the sliding door. pleas have a look at the Thule site and see what you thing. Tanks Stuart

Hi Stuart,
I've been out to take some photos [now that its stopped raining). My step is secured at the front with machine screws through the bottom flange of the sill, utilising two flat steel brackets which came with the fitting kit:





The rear of the step is supported by an aluminium extrusion which also acts as a spacer.



The aluminium extrusion is attached to two 'L' brackets and the 'L' brackets are fixed to the chassis member by LARGE pop rivets [which were very hard to 'pop']



Hope this might give you some ideas on how to fix yours without drilling through your floor.
The step will not fit in the ideal position as the exhaust system is in the way, so you'll need to fit it a few inches further forward than the door.

That's grease on the brake pipe BTW - not rust  

HTH
Frank

Hi Frank, and one again thanks for you help, the photos are very clear and do help, they give me a few new  ideas, but my manual step only came with four L shape fixing brackets but not the flat brackets yours electrical one came with, Will have a look one more time this week end weather permitting, Tanks. Stuart

The flat brackets would not be difficult to make with just a hacksaw and a drill. [and some metal of course]
I can measure them if you wish?

Frank

Hi Frank, Thanks for your quick replay, I am fairly handy with my hands, you need too be when you run an Austin 7, your photos are very helpful and have given me a number of ideas, will let you know how I get on in the next week or two, off next week to Moreton In Marsh for a few day. Thanks. Stuart