Running Board Removal?

[Catervich]

I don’t care for the runningboards that came with my telluride nightfall edition. If I remove them, which I plan on doing, will there be a need to purchase some plastic body cladding to fill the void?

 

[Yebbey]

How much for your boards of you don't want them?

 

[Catervich]

I don’t want them but it is probably premature to arrange for sale since they’re still attached and I don’t know how to remove them. Once that gets accomplished, you can reach out to me again. Thank you for your inquiry.

 

[Jodinehls]

Did you remove them? I hate them and want to remove mine also. So, I wanted to see if you had to plug any holes

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[Catervich]

Did you remove them? I hate them and want to remove mine also. So, I wanted to see if you had to plug any holes

No, didn’t try again. Still would like them off. Read here about a month ago someone successfully removed them to discover there was a void and they had to go to the dealer as replacement body parts were necessary. Cost for those? $700.

 

[Jodinehls]

No, didn’t try again. Still would like them off. Read here about a month ago someone successfully removed them to discover there was a void and they had to go to the dealer as replacement body parts were necessary. Cost for those? $700.

Hey, checking in with family that works for KIA. He said if you have the black running boards, they are just bolt on, no additional parts needed.

 

[Catervich]

Are mine black? They have brushed aluminum also. Thx for checking re these with your Kia contact.

 

[Jodinehls]

We have completely different running boards and mine are from dealer. Sooo?? Can you get a picture like the close one I posted?

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[Catervich]

Looking at your pictures versus mine, these are totally different in their appearance. Mine came new OE with the vehicle 5/21.

 

[Superdavest]

Looking at your pictures versus mine, these are totally different in their appearance. Mine came new OE with the vehicle 5/21.

After you remove your OE ones you will need to replace them with new lower body panels.

 

[Catervich]

After you remove your OE ones you will need to replace them with new lower body panels.

Hardly seems worth it...thx for confirming though.

 

[Mel4120]

Them boards are a pain. We had a bad storm and the ice build up on the board had damage my door, now I have to get that fixed smh

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[Miami305]

Hi all - we are looking to remove our OEM usa ones, and decided against putting others on. Having a hard time getting a straight answer about if / what exactly is needed to buy to have put back on once these are off. Any insight would be great Thanks!

 

[Jodinehls]

Hi all - we are looking to remove our OEM usa ones, and decided against putting others on. Having a hard time getting a straight answer about if / what exactly is needed to buy to have put back on once these are off. Any insight would be great

Are they solid black or black and aluminum? If they are solid black, nothing. If they are aluminum and black, you need to buy the outer rocker panel.

 

[Miami305]

Are they solid black or black and aluminum? If they are solid black, nothing. If they are aluminum and black, you need to buy the outer rocker panel.

Ugh its the us black/aluminum ones - googling and the panels are $600 ish EACH? Please tell me there is a cheaper aftermarket option? I'm not coming up with anything really except the oem kia parts links from different sources.

 

[Miami305]

Ok, so I can't even figure out where this would go - underneath where the holes are? It seems more like the side section but not exact and that part is already on the car.... Not that I'm paying $1500 to do this but I still am not understanding lol.

kia Telluride Rocker Panel - 71322S9D00 | Jones Kia, Fallston MD

Rocker Panel. kia Telluride. Genuine kia Part - 71322S9D00 (71322 S9D00). Ships from Jones Kia, Fallston MD

parts.joneskia.com

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[Superdavest]

Go to this thread on installation. Some of the pics show where the lower rocker panel comes off. There is also a link to a pdf for the installation procedure a little further down. That might help you remove your boards if you decide.

Running board / side steps self install tips

Well, I bought my TR-SXP last month but didn't have much time for put some accessories. After I did PPF from PDX Wraps, I put mud guards and side steps / running board today. Took me several hours!! Once you get onto it, I am pretty sure that everyone could do it easily. I am going to post...

tellurideforum.org

 

[Miami305]

Go to this thread on installation. Some of the pics show where the lower rocker panel comes off. There is also a link to a pdf for the installation procedure a little further down. That might help you remove your boards if you decide.

Running board / side steps self install tips

Well, I bought my TR-SXP last month but didn't have much time for put some accessories. After I did PPF from PDX Wraps, I put mud guards and side steps / running board today. Took me several hours!! Once you get onto it, I am pretty sure that everyone could do it easily. I am going to post...

tellurideforum.org

Thanks, that is helpful. Am I correct that the only ones are the kia oems at these prices, unless I find someone selling privately? Seems crazy for such a simple-ish part(s)

 

[Jodinehls]

Ugh its the us black/aluminum ones - googling and the panels are $600 ish EACH? Please tell me there is a cheaper aftermarket option? I'm not coming up with anything really except the oem kia parts links from different sources.

Unfortunately, no. And I believe they also have to be painted. It is disappointing that they set them up that way. I didn’t want them, but they had installed them by the time I purchased. Guess I lucked out. Mine are just bolted on and can be removed with no additional parts needed.

 

[ELCapiTRAN]

There might be someone on the forums that would trade you the rocker panels for the running boards. I'd entertain it if you were in Houston which it doesn't appear to be the case.