VW Running Boards - Heavy Duty - Pair - Made in Mexico

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Heavy Duty Mexican Volkswagen Beetle Running Boards

Sold as pair
Made in Mexico
Comes with 18mm molding
Perfect for those on a budget
Trimming required for proper installation
German running boards are higher quality but twice the price

These heavy-duty Volkswagen Beetle running boards offer a cost-effective option for replacing your running boards. They are aftermarket boards, made in Mexico, and are compatible with 1946-1977 Beetle Sedan and Convertible, as well as 1971-1979 Super Beetle Sedan and Convertible models.

These running boards feature 18mm molding and a stock-looking rubber mat. The boards are sold as a pair and include all the hardware needed for installation.

Product Fitment

1946-1977 VW Standard Beetle
1971-1979 VW Super Beetle

Running Board Molding

These running boards come with 18mm 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.

California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

Please Note:The information listed below is for stock, unmodified VW's manufactured for sale in the US. VW's are commonly modified and very often parts from another year VW may have been installed on your car. California Pacific JBugs is not responsible for any errors if your car has been modified in any way.

VW Beetle

Sedan

1954 - 1977

Ragtop

1954 - 1963

Sunroof

1964 - 1977

Convertible

1954 - 1970

VW Super Beetle

Sedan

1971 - 1975

Convertible

1971 - 1979

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.

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