Electric Side Steps for Land Rover Defender L663

The elevated ride height of the Land Rover Defender 110 creates difficulty when stepping into or out of the cabin, while permanent fixed side steps compromise off-road breakover angles and alter vehicle side styling. These deployable electric side steps solve this issue by automatically extending outward and downward when any door opens to provide a lowered footing platform. When doors close, the steps retract tight against the chassis sills, maintaining factory ground clearance and vehicle side profile lines.

WHY THIS UPGRADE MATTERS

Automatic Deployment: Step boards deploy smoothly upon door opening and retract flush against the chassis when doors close.

Concealed Ground Clearance: Retracted step boards tuck tightly beneath the lower sills to preserve factory ground clearance and approach angles.

High-Traction Stepping Surface: Wide metal step boards feature longitudinal anti-slip traction grooves for secure footing in all weather conditions.

Direct Chassis Mounting: Heavy-duty articulating linkage brackets bolt directly into factory chassis mounting locations without cutting or frame welding.

Specifications

SKU: SAP-DEF20-121

Material: Heavy-duty aluminum alloy step boards and reinforced steel linkage brackets

Motor Type: High-torque weather-resistant electric drive motors

Operation: Automatic deployment and retraction via door trigger signals

Mounting Method: Direct bolt-on to factory chassis points

Compatibility: Land Rover Defender 110 L663 (2020-2025)

Installation & Compatibility Notes

This power running board kit is engineered specifically for the Defender 110 four-door wheelbase and does not fit Defender 90 or Defender 130 models. Installation requires removing factory underbody sill fasteners to bolt heavy-duty brackets into factory chassis mounting locations. The automotive-grade wiring harness routes through the rear floor rubber grommet to connect with the rear cargo fuse panel and battery terminals without wire splicing.

Install Difficulty: 3/5 (Professional Installation Recommended)

Estimated Install Time: 2-3 hours

What is Included

• 2x Deployable Electric Side Step Boards (Left and Right)

• 4x Articulating Linkage Brackets with Electric Drive Motors

• 1x Smart ECU Control Module

• 1x Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness with Corrugated Conduit

• 1x Mounting Hardware and Fastener Set

Product FAQ

Q: Does this side step kit fit both Defender 90 and 110 models?

This kit is engineered exclusively for the Defender 110 four-door wheelbase. The step board length and chassis bracket spacing do not match Defender 90 two-door or Defender 130 extended wheelbase models.

Q: Does installation require cutting or drilling into the vehicle frame?

Installation utilizes pre-existing factory underbody mounting locations. The bracket assemblies bolt directly into the vehicle chassis using included hardware once factory sill plastic covers are detached, requiring no cutting or frame modifications.

Q: How does the electric harness connect to the vehicle?

The included wiring harness routes from underneath the vehicle through the rear floor rubber grommet into the interior. It integrates into the rear fuse box and vehicle battery terminals using weather-sealed quick-connect plugs.

Q: Do the retracted steps reduce factory ground clearance?

The step boards retract tightly against the lower side sills when doors close, sitting above the lowest underbody frame components to maintain factory breakover angles and clearance.