Guys today this came off..(the metal rim that surrounds the sidestep) I attached it back but it's very loose.... should I use adhesive or something?

very common mate, usually the passenger side as its closest to the side of the road. From factory these are riveted on and over time the rivets break away from frame of the running board, most people replace them or refit them with a handful of self tappers.

Put the car in off road mode, mark and drill a few pilot holes in the running board its self then stick half a dozen self tappers into the aluminium running board, be carful not to use screws that are look long. Alternatively you could use tigerseal or similar I suppose if you use a couple of clamps until it set.

Thanks u so much..

It actually goes back on but its loose... you dont think it could click back in place?

ajp166 wrote:

Thanks u so much..

It actually goes back on but its loose... you dont think it could click back in place?

x5pea wrote:

very common mate, usually the passenger side as its closest to the side of the road. From factory these are riveted on and over time the rivets break away from frame of the running board, most people replace them or refit them with a handful of self tappers.

Put the car in off road mode, mark and drill a few pilot holes in the running board its self then stick half a dozen self tappers into the aluminium running board, be carful not to use screws that are look long. Alternatively you could use tigerseal or similar I suppose if you use a couple of clamps until it set.

I will try this tomorrow... the metal strip is now off... its driver side...

So I drill holes in the metal strip which has fallen off then drill holes in the side step so they match up and then screw together? maybe 4-5 small screws?

ajp166 wrote:

x5pea wrote:

very common mate, usually the passenger side as its closest to the side of the road. From factory these are riveted on and over time the rivets break away from frame of the running board, most people replace them or refit them with a handful of self tappers.

Put the car in off road mode, mark and drill a few pilot holes in the running board its self then stick half a dozen self tappers into the aluminium running board, be carful not to use screws that are look long. Alternatively you could use tigerseal or similar I suppose if you use a couple of clamps until it set.

I will try this tomorrow... the metal strip is now off... its driver side...

So I drill holes in the metal strip which has fallen off then drill holes in the side step so they match up and then screw together? maybe 4-5 small screws?

Duh ofcourse you are right....

better to do if on the car.... do you think 3 small screws will do? I hope they won't be noticeable...

Thanks for your help mate... I do appreciate it.. if you around oxford street (london) anyday during the week message me... I will buy u a drink!

Out of curiosity at what age do they start wanting to drop off and are they covered under warranty?
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Gone 2008 2.7 RRS HSE

My ones fell off last year on an 08 ... and I had to fight to have them repaired under warranty :/

x5pea wrote:

ajp166 wrote:

x5pea wrote:

very common mate, usually the passenger side as its closest to the side of the road. From factory these are riveted on and over time the rivets break away from frame of the running board, most people replace them or refit them with a handful of self tappers.

Put the car in off road mode, mark and drill a few pilot holes in the running board its self then stick half a dozen self tappers into the aluminium running board, be carful not to use screws that are look long. Alternatively you could use tigerseal or similar I suppose if you use a couple of clamps until it set.

I will try this tomorrow... the metal strip is now off... its driver side...

So I drill holes in the metal strip which has fallen off then drill holes in the side step so they match up and then screw together? maybe 4-5 small screws?

Just drill the side step and put a few self tappers into the strip, u could do a small pilot hole if u wanted.

Prob easier to drill bot atnthe same Time, ie on the car.

ajp166 wrote:

Mate what size drill bit did you use before?

no idea, a small one that worked with the screws i had in the garage

If your not technically minded just buy a new set mate, they are only 300 ish plus fitting for genuine ones.

ajp166 wrote:

Mate what size drill bit did you use before?

I'd say you only want something like a 1mm to drill a pilot hole. You just want something to guide the screw rather than have it shoot off at an angle.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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The metal is quite thick so I glued and clamped it.... I will leave it an hour... a friend of mine is very good with things like this so if it doesnt glue he will drill on the weekend.

ajp166 wrote:

The metal is quite thick so I glued and clamped it.... I will leave it an hour... a friend of mine is very good with things like this so if it doesnt glue he will drill on the weekend.

My mate has done an amazing job!

He used the previous rivet holes and used stronger screws from the inside....I think he used 5 screws and it's solid!

So there was no need to drill new holes etc...

Thanks all.