Side skirts on the ML550
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Side skirts on the ML550
easy swap with factory running boards. except that need new jack points for new side skirts. the running boards ones are a lot thicker than the ones I need to fit into the side skirts. people who have already done the swap be aware, you could really mess up the car with the wrong ones in place when on a hoist.
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easy swap with factory running boards. except that need new jack points for new side skirts. the running boards ones are a lot thicker than the ones I need to fit into the side skirts. people who have already done the swap be aware, you could really mess up the car with the wrong ones in place when on a hoist.
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body shop owned by neighbor did paint and install. install took 40 min. He hasn't charged me yet since we're waiting for the new plastic block lift blocks to come in.
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Then sold the boards for $800.
Of course, now for MY14 you can order this look on the ML 350.
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I did the same to my MY13 ML550 even before I drove it off the lot. Was not happy I couldn't order it without the running boards that reminded me of training wheels. MB of Portland changed me $1500 (with the Costco 15% discount) for parts, painting and install, including the smaller lift pucks.
Then sold the boards for $800.
Of course, now for MY14 you can order this look on the ML 350.
Then sold the boards for $800.
Of course, now for MY14 you can order this look on the ML 350.
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Thanks! I'm still a little confused though, what all the other parts I need in addition to the side panels themselves. I've found this diagram, but no MB part numbers on it. So, when I buy the side panels, will they come with all the parts from this diagram?
It looks like I need 2 side panels, 2 mountain rails for them and 4 moldings (which I don't know what they are for???)...
It looks like I need 2 side panels, 2 mountain rails for them and 4 moldings (which I don't know what they are for???)...
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Thanks! I'm still a little confused though, what all the other parts I need in addition to the side panels themselves. I've found this diagram, but no MB part numbers on it. So, when I buy the side panels, will they come with all the parts from this diagram?
It looks like I need 2 side panels, 2 mountain rails for them and 4 moldings (which I don't know what they are for???)...
It looks like I need 2 side panels, 2 mountain rails for them and 4 moldings (which I don't know what they are for???)...
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This is the diagram I used for the dealer to get my parts. He got a vin from an ml63 to match it up. This sketch is missing the jack hoist plastic blocks that need to be changed though for of them. Be sure to order these too or the side skirts will get damaged when raised up.
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This is the diagram I used for the dealer to get my parts. He got a vin from an ml63 to match it up. This sketch is missing the jack hoist plastic blocks that need to be changed though for of them. Be sure to order these too or the side skirts will get damaged when raised up.
Thanks for your help and all the info, I really appreciate it. You know you have to tell those people how to do everything 😋
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The new hoist blocks are thinner than the exhisting ones from the running boards. You will use your exhisting screws too. You don't need to order screws.
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Got everything lined up now, thanks to your help. Really appreciate all the help, couldn't have done this without you and this forum.
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Has anyone been able to determine the part numbers for the smaller jack pads? I completed the change over to the side skirts from the running boards and absolutely love the look, but I'm missing jack pads right now because the old ones obviously don't work with the side skirts.
Would appreciate any updates from this 6 year old thread.
Thanks!
Would appreciate any updates from this 6 year old thread.
Thanks!
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Jclaus98 - the original jack blocks that come on the car that has the running board is two pieced. :You can pry them apart and use only half. I did this when I replaced the running boards on my 2015 ML350 and put the standard rockers on ( ie I pained them white). (see my picture) Not as neat as the AMG rocker. Then The problem was that I could not mount them because the screw/bolt that held the two pieced jack would not fit. So what I did was glue the small block to the frame. I cleaned the frame off and put a epoxy glue and then jacked up that one position to keep pressure on the block so it would stick. Be working for over 4 years now. One reason mine does not look as neat is the lower panel behind the rear wheel is still black. Ive never gotten around to having it wrapped or painted.
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Isawelvis - Thanks for the reply man, much appreciated. I did exactly what you did - painted the standard black plastic side skirts to match the metallic white. I got color matched 3 stage spray paint and it actually turned out really nice. Color is a little off, but with the chrome trim between the bottom of the doors and the side skirts, it's *less* noticeable - at least that's what I tell myself. If nothing else, it bugs me WAAAYYYYY less when I get out of the car, the back of my calf doesn't hit the stupid running boards anymore. My OCD is well-defined. At any rate, I know what you mean about the jack pads being two piece but without any mounting holes if those aren't attached to the mounting bracket, I guess the only way you could attach them to the car would be to do what you did. I've looked high and low on parts schematics looking for the parts that *should* replace those jack pads when using either the AMG side skirts or the regular side skirts and nary a result has emerged. I think I saw somewhere that there's a metal bracket that bolts in place of the large plastic mounting brackets that came with the running boards, but I have yet to re-stumble upon that bracket/pad setup. Would sure be nice if one of the fine gentlemen that came before us and were able to switch these out could chime in with part numbers, but if not, I fear I'll need to call the dreaded stealership. Cheers!
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Just checked my pads today. They are still on and car has been serviced by MB dealer many times and no mention of being a problem or when I have someone rotate the tires. Good luck
