Dakar rock sliders for pickups

Dakar heavy-duty side steps (rock sliders) at DD Tuning are vehicle-specific Dakar side steps from the Turkish manufacturer Omsa Line made of black steel: two step-pad designs, V1 and V2, with or without LED lighting. They mount to the factory mounting points on Mitsubishi L200, Fiat Fullback, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mercedes X-Class and SsangYong Musso II pickups, as well as on Land Rover Freelander I and Dacia and Renault Duster 2018–2024. The kit includes 2 side steps and a mounting kit.

Which models have Dakar heavy-duty side steps?

For the L200 2015–2024, the website lists separate kits for 2015–2019 and 2019+ vehicles—the year is stated in the product name. Amarok up to 2022 and after 2022 also uses different kits, as do the three generations of Isuzu D-Max and the two generations of Ford Ranger.

What’s the difference between Dakar V1 and V2?

The difference is the step-pad shape. V1 is a one-piece flat platform with a perforated pattern and a DAKAR logo. V2 has a raised metal element with the DAKAR logo in the center, with perforated platforms on both sides. Material, mounting and package contents are the same in both versions: black steel, installation to factory mounting points, 2 side steps and a mounting kit.

The “with LED” label means built-in lighting, while “without LED” is the standard version. The LED version is wired into the vehicle’s electrical system, so it’s best to have the connection done by an auto electrician. For Duster, the steps are sold without an LED label; for Freelander I, only V2 with LED is available.

How do the heavy-duty side steps mount, and how do you avoid choosing the wrong set?

Each kit is made for a specific model and generation and mounts to factory points underneath the vehicle; the brackets are included. That’s why steps for one model can’t be swapped to another: even a similar body can have different mounting points and a different step length. Before ordering:

• match the model and model years in the product name to your vehicle;
• for L200 2015–2024, choose the 2015–2019 or 2019+ kit;
• decide whether you need lighting and plan the wiring;
• if you’re unsure about the generation or facelift, send the manager the model year or VIN.

Why install heavy-duty side steps on a pickup or SUV?

These are all-steel steps you stand on when getting into a tall vehicle or when you need to reach cargo on the roof or in the bed. They protect the side of the body under the doors and visually complement off-road tuning. In store reviews, L200, Hilux and Amarok owners note the thick, heavy steel and the precise fit and gaps.

If you need tubular steps, aluminum or plastic steps, or a model that isn’t listed in the table, check the Side steps section; power retractable steps are in Electric retractable side steps. Along with side steps, customers often choose off-road bumpers and bushwackers, and the rest of the off-road gear is collected in OffRoad accessories.

This description was prepared with AI based on the analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company knowledge base. We collected the most frequent customer questions and answers verified in practice.