OEM VW Running Board - Right Side - 10mm Molding - German
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OEM German Running Board for the Passenger Side with 10mm Molding
- The highest quality running boards on the market
- German running boards fit better and install both faster and easier
- Ribbed, rubber mats are included
- 10mm running board molding included (Stock for 1973-1979 Beetle/Super Beetle)
- Mounting hardware is included
- Right side only, sold individually
- Order a Pair of German Running Boards and save!
These German made running boards are the highest quality running boards on the market for your air-cooled VW Beetle or Super Beetle Sedan or Convertible. This is a Right side (passenger side) only running board that feature high quality, ribbed, rubber mats and 10 millimeter aluminum side molding. This board is the stock replacement for the 1973-1979 Beetle and Super Beetle Sedan and Convertible. We also offer these same running boards with different molding widths for earlier or later Beetles.
Product Fitment
- 1946-1977 Standard Beetle
- 1971-1979 Super Beetle
Running Board Molding
These running boards come with 10mm molding. See below for the molding width breakdown.
Heavy Duty Mexican vs. OEM German Running Boards
The Mexican running boards are a decent choice for daily drivers and budget-conscious builds, but they are not restoration-grade or up to original German quality standards. The heavy duty Mexican running boards are much sturdier than many other aftermarket running boards that can be easily bent. However, they require trimming, adjustments, and significant effort for proper fitment, making them a challenging installation.
The OEM German running boards offer a better fit, superior mat quality, and an overall higher standard of craftsmanship, but at a higher cost. While the heavy-duty Mexican boards are less than half the price, they are also less than half the quality. If you’re willing to invest the extra time and effort, the Mexican boards can save you money. But if you want a hassle-free installation with lasting quality, it’s worth spending more on the German-made boards.
Watch Sam's take on the Mexican running boards in the video below.
Running Board Installation Notes
All of our running boards will fit any air-cooled VW Beetle or Super Beetle if installed properly. The running boards have the same bolt pattern throughout the years - if you follow our instructions explicitly, we can assure you that the boards will fit. Trimming is usually required. The slots for the running board-to-body bolts may not allow the running boards to sit low enough on the body, which could prevent the door from closing properly.
- Loosen the 13mm fender bolts from the center of the fender down to the running board to allow movement of the fender.
- Loosely install 13mm bolts from the running board to the front and rear fenders.
- Align the running board to the body and loosely install four 10 millimeter bolts through the running board to the body. If the four 10 millimeter bolts do not align to the body, loosen more fender bolts to allow more movement.
- Check that the running board is all the way down on the 10mm bolts. If not, the door will scrape the running board rubber.
- Tighten the four 10mm bolts to secure the underside of the running board.
- Tighten the 13mm bolts from the running board to the fender.
- Tighten the 13mm fender bolts while realigning the fender beading.
Shipping
We offer FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100*Orders under $100 cost a flat-rate, $11.95*
*Contiguous United States only. Excludes Hawaii & Alaska.
If you need express shipping, please call us for expedited shipping options. We will try to consolidate as much as possible to offer the lowest shipping rates.
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO/FPO, & US TerritoriesFor orders to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico and other US territories, we will provide you with your shipping options and the costs via phone. The shipping costs for these orders are billed at the time of shipping.
International ShippingWe do not ship internationally. We only ship to the USA and it's territories.
Returns
90 Day Return PolicyYou can return most unused, never installed, like-new items for 90 days from the date of receipt. Items must be in like-new condition.
The following items are final sale:
- Special order items
- Special order upholstery
- Electrical items
- Installed carburetors
- Once mounted, wheels cannot be returned