2020 I hate the running boards
Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 129
Likes: 4
From: Florida
1982 300Dt, 2021GLE53, 2013 GLK250, 2009 Smart Cabrio
Agree! When running boards are wet and dirty it gets all over the backside of your pants legs. I wonder if it’s possible to retrofit the new automatic drop-down running board on the Maybach? Or, simply remove them.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 44
Likes: 6
From: Savannah, GA
GLS450
I did find a forum where someone was advised to find someone who didnt have them and swap parts. lol. I think the running boards are a standard item though. These GLS's dont ride high enough to need a step unless your 5' tall. All it does for me is cause me to sit my butt on the seat bolster when trying to get in which in turn is wearing the cushion out. And on a 4 year old vehicle that really sucks. I want the seat to last a long time.
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 10
Likes: 5
2024 GLS 580
I tried to order my 2024 GLS580 without running boards, but it wasn’t possible. I’m long-legged enough to step over them (but still get my pants leg dirty when it’s raining) but my wife despises the vehicle because it’s so difficult for her to get in and out. If there’s a way, I’d really like to get rid of them.
Member
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 126
Likes: 30
From: New York City
2020 GLS 450, 2024 GLS 580
I did find a forum where someone was advised to find someone who didnt have them and swap parts. lol. I think the running boards are a standard item though. These GLS's dont ride high enough to need a step unless you're 5' tall. All it does for me is cause me to sit my butt on the seat bolster when trying to get in which in turn is wearing the cushion out. And on a 4 year old vehicle that really sucks. I want the seat to last a long time.
Last edited by Daromo; Oct 14, 2024 at 03:45 AM.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 3,110
Likes: 1,346
From: Fleriduh
W212 E63S Wagon - GSL580 - E63 - E350 - C300
Member
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 126
Likes: 30
From: New York City
2020 GLS 450, 2024 GLS 580
I didn't say the running board made your pants dirty. What I said was that trying to avoid using the running boards completely and trying to step directly onto the seat bolster will cause abrasion and if you are wearing dark jeans, that abrasion will result in dye transfer to the seat.
Member
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 126
Likes: 30
From: New York City
2020 GLS 450, 2024 GLS 580
I don't recall that running boards were an option on my GLS 450. But practically speaking, even if they were an option, there are no GLS 450s coming into the market where I live without running boards. None.
Member
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 138
Likes: 62
From: Melbourne, FL
2024 GLS 580, 2022 Sprinter-based Winnebago View 24D, 2024 Bronco Raptor
I tried to order my 2024 GLS580 without running boards, but it wasn’t possible. I’m long-legged enough to step over them (but still get my pants leg dirty when it’s raining) but my wife despises the vehicle because it’s so difficult for her to get in and out. If there’s a way, I’d really like to get rid of them.
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 506
Likes: 54
GL350 Bluetec and GLS580
MY GL350 didn't come with them, I added them once kids came into the family picture. I think its a very necessary tool for them (kids) after seeing them struggling to get in and out of the GL. Without them "they" get the mud and dirt from the door sills on their clothes. I still have the old removed rocker panels in the garage.
Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 170
Likes: 4
From: St. Louis, Missouri
2008 S63, 2012 E550, 2005 E55, 2005 SL55, 2013 SL63, 2020 AMG GT, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2001 SL500
I feel they are just in the way on the GLS580, truck is too low to need them and too high step over them without being awkward. - Would love to remove them and replace with the Maybach 600 side skirt (still searching for the part #). Didn't realize they were optional on the 450, may search for the standard version from that.
Member
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 148
Likes: 36
From: Houston
2021 GLS 450 & 23 GLS 450. Have a Holden Commodore, Jeep, truck, and more
My 450 didn't have running boards when I purchase it, but I installed some aftermarket knockoffs because MB wouldn't sell me the OEM ones. I am not sure what happened to the factory trim, but it does exist as mine had it.
Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 170
Likes: 4
From: St. Louis, Missouri
2008 S63, 2012 E550, 2005 E55, 2005 SL55, 2013 SL63, 2020 AMG GT, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2001 SL500
