Hi there, my '07 S/C has the factory side steps which are moulded into the back side of the front mudflaps.

If I wanted to remove the side steps is there a regular front mud flap I should fit and is the removal of the old steps and mud flaps an easy operation?

The opinion on here about these seems slightly swayed towards the Ffrr is nicer looking without side steps.

Any comments please about how easy this mod might be appreciated.

The off roading benefit with additional clearance provides additional motivation to want to do this too.

Pete. '07 4.2 S/C
'13 X3M

if you take off the steps [easy] then you'll be left with front flaps that have a 'cut out' in them where the end of the step went in...you can take these front flaps off but you'll have screw holes left and probably a dis-colouration line showing...you can replace the 'step' flaps with normal ones.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Ok, thanks Stan, so if I take them off and ordera set of regular (non side-step flaps) then they will attach in the same screw holes as the removed flaps I hope.

Regards

PC  '07 4.2 S/C
'13 X3M

you might find that the replacement flaps wont marry up on the holes...if you look at the powerfuluk video on the fitting of steps/flaps you'll see that the step/flaps have different holes to the normal flaps .....but it shouldnt matter as they will be hidden.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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If you do want to go flapless the small plastic panel with the screw holes is cheap to replace.

The back bumper isn't though - and when you factor in the cost of paint its not cheap - the flaps and side runners look good IMHO - plus make it easier for youngsters and the mature passengers to get in

Ignore Gary - he just doesn't do flappy bits  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

Rear flaps are normally attached inside the wheel arch no painted panel damage.

He asked a question he got an answer. I remove them without damage regularly.

If fitted correctly by main dealers/professionally, rear flaps should have the same M8 nut & bolt through the side of the flap setup as the fronts... Meaning, when removed you should have (if fitted properly) a hole left in the side of the rear bumper sir...

I guessed you would be along...

@ Craig - quite correct
@ Gaz - Knew you would bite  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

Thanks for all the feedback there. I am still undecided about if I will remove them yet. With three youngsters, I haven't conducted a poll on their vote (with/without runners) and I am easy either way.

Thanks, I now have the info to proceed if I reach that point.




 '07 4.2 S/C
'13 X3M

Your welcome sir