Flared fenders...

[ssabripo]

Originally Posted by ncx

You do NOT need any flares to put running boards on a 4.4 (or 3.0). It is optional, and only if you want the flared 4.6/4.8 look. The running board kit comes with the flares that will fit your X5.

cool..thanks!

so, is the part number I posted the correct one for the kit? (# 51-71-0-017-315)

[ncx]

Originally Posted by ssabripo

cool..thanks!

so, is the part number I posted the correct one for the kit? (# 51-71-0-017-315)

Yessir! That is the correct part #. (don't forget to get a rivet gun and rivets if you are doing this yourself).

[ssabripo]

awesome....will get the rivet gun from the NAPA store, and i should be ok

thanks again

[DinanX5]

ssabripo, sweet sig pics, BTW

[DinanX5]

Originally Posted by DinanX5

I didn't know about 2 separate pieces... I only have 1 part number for each fender (51 71 7 051 035 /6/7/8)
Does that mean that the rear flared fender kit with running boards won't fit properly unless you get the 4.6/4.8 rear ground effects (or do some tweaking w/ a dremel)?

Getting back to my question about fitting the alum. running boards and rear flares w/o the 4.8 rear ground effects... Uncle Tito, do you have any more info on what's required? Would there be problems with front flares w/o the 4.8 front bumper?

[tcn2k]

How long does it take to put on the alum. running board? My dealer wants to charge me 3.5 hours at 95.00 an hour. From the look of the instructions on here, it looks very straight forward and about an hour to do.

[AutoXer]

Originally Posted by tcn2k

How long does it take to put on the alum. running board? My dealer wants to charge me 3.5 hours at 95.00 an hour. From the look of the instructions on here, it looks very straight forward and about an hour to do.

That's too much. Most guys here did it in 2 hours or less. BMW's installation book saids about 2 hours. I got the parts this week and probably will do it this weekend. The instructions are very straight forward, and unless I run into unforeseen problems, 2 hours should be plenty. Take it to another shop!

[LeMansX5]

ssabripo, you only need flared arches if you have a 4.6/4.8 or have 20" x10.5" rear wheels and you want a complete look. Also, with big wheels flared arches help in winter from salt and dirt hitting the side panels. The running board kit comes with standard arches, not the flared arches. I recently put r/b on my X5 4.8 and had to buy the flared arches separately. The part # you have is correct for r/b. In case you want flared arches, these are the part #s

Flares, rear left 51 71 7 051 035 $194.60
Flares, rear right 51 71 7 051 036 $194.60
Flares, front left 51 71 7 051 037 $180.60
Flares, front right 51 71 7 051 038 $180.60

DinanX5, I am not sure how you can stick the rear flare piece on a 4.4 bumper. But the part # for the rear piece is
SUPPORT REAR LEFT BUMPER TRIM 51 12 7 046 919 $137.76
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...51&fg=15&hl=26
Front flares should NOT have any problems without 4.8 bumper. You should be able to install the the r/b in 2 hours if you have the proper rivet gun and tools.
Good Luck.

[DinanX5]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

DinanX5, I am not sure how you can stick the rear flare piece on a 4.4 bumper. But the part # for the rear piece is
SUPPORT REAR LEFT BUMPER TRIM 51 12 7 046 919 $137.76
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...51&fg=15&hl=26

Thanks LeMans.
So does that mean that with those two additional left/right trim pieces, the RB/flares will fit on my 4.4?

[ssabripo]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

ssabripo, you only need flared arches if you have a 4.6/4.8 or have 20" x10.5" rear wheels and you want a complete look. Also, with big wheels flared arches help in winter from salt and dirt hitting the side panels. The running board kit comes with standard arches, not the flared arches. I recently put r/b on my X5 4.8 and had to buy the flared arches separately. The part # you have is correct for r/b. In case you want flared arches, these are the part #s

Flares, rear left 51 71 7 051 035 $194.60
Flares, rear right 51 71 7 051 036 $194.60
Flares, front left 51 71 7 051 037 $180.60
Flares, front right 51 71 7 051 038 $180.60

Thanks!

I have a 4.4i, but I do have the 20 x 10.5" 4.6is wheels on it......unless I "have" to get the flared ones, I probably will stick with OEM. Also, I am in Miami, so salt and snow won't be much of a problem... Just the occasional tidal wave from a hurricane