Running boards

ptf · Feb 13th, 2012, 14:36

I am changing my xc90 se for a newer r design, can anyone tell me if the running boards will be a straight forward swap.
Thanks

Another Volvonut · Feb 13th, 2012, 22:35

In a nutshell, yes. Same part number from inception to date. Not the best time of year to be fitting them unless you can do it undercover.

Good luck!
Bob.

FXMunkee · Feb 13th, 2012, 22:53

I thought that the R-Design couldn't have the sidesteps because the "scuff plate" or whatever they call the silver trim down the sills, interfered with it.
I'm no authority on this by any means though.

volvocamper · Feb 17th, 2012, 07:51

Running Boards can be fitted to an R-Design BUT you wd need to fit longer bolts and spacers so that the boards clear the scuff plate.

REDSHEEPRIDD · Feb 17th, 2012, 13:39

Out of interest, I watched a set of sidesteps on fleabey (not original Volvo parts) - the small print stated that the steps replaced the existing plastic sill mouldings.

Do the Volvo ones do this or are they additional to the sill moulding, as they seem to protrude more?

ianu · Feb 18th, 2012, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDSHEEPRIDD

Out of interest, I watched a set of sidesteps on fleabey (not original Volvo parts) - the small print stated that the steps replaced the existing plastic sill mouldings.

Do the Volvo ones do this or are they additional to the sill moulding, as they seem to protrude more?

The Volvo steps are completely seperate from the sill mouldings and don't touch any of its mounting points either. They pick up the front and rear sub frame/suspension (I think) mountings underneath.

The ones you mention sound more like X5 steps !!

Feb 13th, 2012, 14:36	#1
ptf Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2016 22:43 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: crawley	Running boards I am changing my xc90 se for a newer r design, can anyone tell me if the running boards will be a straight forward swap. Thanks

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Another Volvonut DAY-O .... Too loud man! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 00:20 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nr. Farnham, Surrey	Running boards / side steps. In a nutshell, yes. Same part number from inception to date. Not the best time of year to be fitting them unless you can do it undercover. Good luck! Bob.

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FXMunkee New Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2018 11:42 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wigan	I thought that the R-Design couldn't have the sidesteps because the "scuff plate" or whatever they call the silver trim down the sills, interfered with it. I'm no authority on this by any means though.

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volvocamper Master Member Last Online: Today 17:21 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	Running Boards can be fitted to an R-Design BUT you wd need to fit longer bolts and spacers so that the boards clear the scuff plate.

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REDSHEEPRIDD Senior Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 15:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire	Out of interest, I watched a set of sidesteps on fleabey (not original Volvo parts) - the small print stated that the steps replaced the existing plastic sill mouldings. Do the Volvo ones do this or are they additional to the sill moulding, as they seem to protrude more?

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