Thank you for the video! I installed them on my 2023 yesterday. I would like to suggest to the community to WIRE BRUSH THE BLUE LOCKTITE BEFORE INSTALLATION! it will make your life easy! I didnt do it but if I had to do it again I would clean the bolts and add new locktite in liquid form. That way the nuts will screw in all the way by hand. I had to hold the bolts against the frame with a small flat head (sacrificed). The cutting part was super easy. Line uk the boards and shave off 3 inches going in. How long did it take you to finish the install? My dealer wanted to charge me 1400$ labor 😤
Thanks for the video, I did my wife's '21 R-Line yesterday. It would be so much easier if they just made the bolts a little longer and the cams lock in a little better.
@@florida0507 yes I had to remove and cut the plastic on both the passenger and drivers sides. The kit has measurements included in the instructions where to cut
@Dwight Lewis sorry I don't remember the specs. I sold the vehicle a couple of years back. They were bought from the TSW website and I believe they were called Turbina.
Not bad. One thing I found out is to make sure the bracket is as far out from the vehicle centerline as possible. I followed the directions where it says to have the little studs centered in the big holes in the brackets but then the plastic was a pita to get in there. I ended up using some quick clamps configured to spread and used some ridges on the underbody to push the bracket as far as possible to the outside and then tightened it all up.
As always great and thorough video! That looks like a ton of effort! Are you planning to mess around with VCDS/OBDeleven? It'd be great to know what features you are planning to change and the before/after for them.
@@MACSDIY Haha oh wow. This one is then going on my 'not to do myself' list. Thanks for taking the time to share all the mods and installs on TH-cam, much appreciated. I know some of these require specific knowledge and it helps a ton to get some guidance :-)
@@MACSDIY I think I saw a label on that little box but I couldn't get the number as the light was shining straight on it... Do you still have the box by chance?
I'm no pro at fixing car up but wanted to cut back on costs and install myself becasue dealer said 500 to do it. Is this install fairly easy to figure out on own? @MAC'S DIY
It doesn't take much to install it. Just a little time and patience especially if you don't have a lift. As long as you have all the minimum tools that required then you should be good. The only really difficult part for me was that I didn't have a lift and it took me a bit longer to install it. If you have any questions or need immediate answers you can go on my website and message me. I am usually available 24 hours. macsdiy.com and there is a link on the top of my page.
Hey pal how are you? Question my Atlas came with running boards and I want to put on my winter tires with rims on this weekend. Now that we have the running boards will a normal hydraulic Jack fit to Jack it or do we need an adapter piece? Hope you can shade some light. Ps those Rims are sick !!
It was a 3-Ton Floor Jack from Harbor Freight. Link is listed below. 3 Ton Low Profile Super Duty Rapid Pump® Floor Jack, Sunburst Metallic Orange www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-super-duty-rapid-pump-floor-jack-sunburst-metallic-orange-57590.html
these running boards can be installed up to 2023 Atlas models. They won't install on a 2024 because of a proximity sensor placed near where the brackets need to be screwed on. Have you tried to install on a 2024?
That's for letting me know, and I have not tried installing them on a 2024 model. I will update the title than. Thank you for this valuable information!
Hi there, I just had this running boards installed at VW dealership but have an issue with clearance, front part of the board noticeably lower then back about 3/4 inch difference. Does anyone know how to adjust it?, Dealer acting like nothing could be done, but I don’t buy the idea that it was designed this way. Will be greatly appreciate any advice
I have a few questions: 1. Year/Make/Model/(4-Motion-YES/NO) 2. Are they OEM or aftermarket? 3. What does the front and rear gap of the boards measure? 4. Is it the driver and passenger side or just one side? 5. Can you send pictures to my email (macsdiy1@gmail.com)? Side/top/ bottom view.
great videos.....but would be nice if you actually show in the video the whole process of taking and reinstall of those plastic panels underneath the vehicle. but anyway great video thank you.
Hey brother, have you tought about doing any OBDeleven upgrades? I'm awaiting more credits to do the mirrow link while in motion, and a few others. 2019 ATLAS sel premium (Boricua.)
@@MACSDIY thanks for the reply, I am looking forward to more of your videos. Hope you dont have any crazzy plans for the atlas.... California is crazzy strict when it comes to certain things. NTC PCS
If you bought the OEM ones then it shouldn't matter. If they got a newer version of the OEM boards then I couldn't tell. My guess would be the wider end to the rear and the narrower end to the front. Your best bet would be to check on a forum if they are aftermarket. I hope this helps.
I didn't use one because I was able to squeeze under the vehicle. Now if I would of had one then I would have used it because it would have made the installation a lot faster. Again not a must if you can get under the vehicle.
I'm currently trying to remove these same running boards and having a hard time. I can get the protective plate off but the bolts that hold the bracket to the frame of the car I can't get off. Once the nuts loosen a little, they just spin. There is no way to access the top of the bolt to keep it from spinning. Anyone have any ideas?
There should be a way to take off that lower plastic piece to access the nuts above the bolts. If you can't get to those then they will just continue to spin. Hope this helps, let me know when you get it.
@@MACSDIY the main brackets that hold the running board up is what spins. In your video, it's the bolts attached to that black plastic piece that insert into the holes in the frame of the car and then tighten the nut. In my case, once the nut loosens, the whole bolt just spins.
@@MACSDIY Did you ever figure this out? I tried to remove and the first bolt started spinning after loosing it a bit. No way to access on top of it. Seems the bolt head goes into a slot to keep from spinning but hard to keep from pushing it up while loosening.
Right on time, I placed an order for the OEM running boards last Friday! I’ll use this video as a guide.
two years later... did you actually install these or give up and pay someone? installing running boards is the true test of patience. LOL
@@jonathanNYC1 I let the VW dealership do it
@@jovy1218 Smart man!
Thank you for the video! I installed them on my 2023 yesterday. I would like to suggest to the community to WIRE BRUSH THE BLUE LOCKTITE BEFORE INSTALLATION! it will make your life easy! I didnt do it but if I had to do it again I would clean the bolts and add new locktite in liquid form. That way the nuts will screw in all the way by hand. I had to hold the bolts against the frame with a small flat head (sacrificed).
The cutting part was super easy. Line uk the boards and shave off 3 inches going in.
How long did it take you to finish the install? My dealer wanted to charge me 1400$ labor 😤
I am glad I was able to help out. I think it would have maybe taken me 1 1/2 - 2 hours, but with making this video it took me a couple long hours lol.
Thanks for the video, I did my wife's '21 R-Line yesterday. It would be so much easier if they just made the bolts a little longer and the cams lock in a little better.
@@florida0507 yes I had to remove and cut the plastic on both the passenger and drivers sides. The kit has measurements included in the instructions where to cut
I don't own this vehicle anymore and I never took any pictures from the underbody.
@@MACSDIY where did you get those wheels from and what size are they?
@Dwight Lewis sorry I don't remember the specs. I sold the vehicle a couple of years back. They were bought from the TSW website and I believe they were called Turbina.
Maybe a walk around would have been nice. I wanted to see how they looked. Anyways it was a nice video.
Not bad. One thing I found out is to make sure the bracket is as far out from the vehicle centerline as possible. I followed the directions where it says to have the little studs centered in the big holes in the brackets but then the plastic was a pita to get in there. I ended up using some quick clamps configured to spread and used some ridges on the underbody to push the bracket as far as possible to the outside and then tightened it all up.
Nice video. You should do a video on how to access the heating core to spray it down with clean solution on the Atlas
you're braver than me. I'd never install these things. These are a tech/mechanics nightmare. That and installing OEM trailer hitches. Nice work man!
Right on
Do you plan on doing a chrome delete video on your atlas? I was trying to get ideas on how to black out the chrome parts on the Atlas.
I was thinking about it but at the moment no. I am currently working on a MK4 GTI 20TH AE. That's where all of my money is going at the moment.
Nice video, I will be using it as a guide.
Awesome. Glad to hear that. 🤘🤘🤘
As always great and thorough video! That looks like a ton of effort! Are you planning to mess around with VCDS/OBDeleven? It'd be great to know what features you are planning to change and the before/after for them.
@@MACSDIY Haha oh wow. This one is then going on my 'not to do myself' list. Thanks for taking the time to share all the mods and installs on TH-cam, much appreciated. I know some of these require specific knowledge and it helps a ton to get some guidance :-)
Nice tutorial. Any tips on where to jack up the Atlas now that you have side steps installed?
It is in the same spot if I recall. It is a bit tricky but you can do it though.
Thank you needed this video doing it next weekend 😁and love android life every body in my house has a iPhone not me android for life 😂
Glad I was able to help out.
My weekend...thanks for the video.
Is there a part number on the hardware box? Trying to buy a used set that's missing the hardware just wanted to see if they sell them separately
The only thing that I have as far as information is what's in the description of the video.
@@MACSDIY I think I saw a label on that little box but I couldn't get the number as the light was shining straight on it... Do you still have the box by chance?
Sorry I don't.
I'm no pro at fixing car up but wanted to cut back on costs and install myself becasue dealer said 500 to do it. Is this install fairly easy to figure out on own? @MAC'S DIY
It doesn't take much to install it. Just a little time and patience especially if you don't have a lift. As long as you have all the minimum tools that required then you should be good. The only really difficult part for me was that I didn't have a lift and it took me a bit longer to install it. If you have any questions or need immediate answers you can go on my website and message me. I am usually available 24 hours. macsdiy.com and there is a link on the top of my page.
Hey pal how are you? Question my Atlas came with running boards and I want to put on my winter tires with rims on this weekend. Now that we have the running boards will a normal hydraulic Jack fit to Jack it or do we need an adapter piece? Hope you can shade some light. Ps those Rims are sick !!
Any chance on see what kind of Jack you are using?
It was a 3-Ton Floor Jack from Harbor Freight. Link is listed below.
3 Ton Low Profile Super Duty Rapid Pump® Floor Jack, Sunburst Metallic Orange
www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-super-duty-rapid-pump-floor-jack-sunburst-metallic-orange-57590.html
Nice rims
Thank you
these running boards can be installed up to 2023 Atlas models. They won't install on a 2024 because of a proximity sensor placed near where the brackets need to be screwed on. Have you tried to install on a 2024?
That's for letting me know, and I have not tried installing them on a 2024 model. I will update the title than. Thank you for this valuable information!
do the brackets need to be loose for the running board screws to fall into their holes?
Yes, they do at first, and once they are all screwed in hand tight, then you can make your adjustments and then tighten them down.
Are there any running boards for this car that dont require cutting?
Not that I am aware of, and that is the only real way that you can mount them.
Hi there, I just had this running boards installed at VW dealership but have an issue with clearance, front part of the board noticeably lower then back about 3/4 inch difference. Does anyone know how to adjust it?,
Dealer acting like nothing could be done, but I don’t buy the idea that it was designed this way.
Will be greatly appreciate any advice
I have a few questions:
1. Year/Make/Model/(4-Motion-YES/NO)
2. Are they OEM or aftermarket?
3. What does the front and rear gap of the boards measure?
4. Is it the driver and passenger side or just one side?
5. Can you send pictures to my email (macsdiy1@gmail.com)? Side/top/ bottom view.
great videos.....but would be nice if you actually show in the video the whole process of taking and reinstall of those plastic panels underneath the vehicle. but anyway great video thank you.
nice work, atta boy!
Very nice rims what size are they? Thanks for the video
TSW TURBINA 22" - I don't recall the exact specs and I don't own the vehicle anymore to check. I hope this helps.
www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_turbina.php
Hey brother, have you tought about doing any OBDeleven upgrades?
I'm awaiting more credits to do the mirrow link while in motion, and a few others.
2019 ATLAS sel premium (Boricua.)
@@MACSDIY thanks for the reply, I am looking forward to more of your videos. Hope you dont have any crazzy plans for the atlas.... California is crazzy strict when it comes to certain things.
NTC PCS
can you pls make a video how to install OEM hitch on the atlas.
If I could I would, but I don't own that vehicle anymore. Sorry.
@@MACSDIY Oh sorry my dad asked that. I have no idea about the atlas he's talking about but thanks for the video it helped my dad out a ton.
I am glad to hear that and thanks for the reply.
My running boards have a wider end and a narrower end. Which end goes towards the front of the vehicle?
If you bought the OEM ones then it shouldn't matter. If they got a newer version of the OEM boards then I couldn't tell. My guess would be the wider end to the rear and the narrower end to the front. Your best bet would be to check on a forum if they are aftermarket. I hope this helps.
do you have to jack the truck up to install??
I didn't use one because I was able to squeeze under the vehicle. Now if I would of had one then I would have used it because it would have made the installation a lot faster. Again not a must if you can get under the vehicle.
@@MACSDIY thank you
Why do they have four bolt holes yet only utilize two of them? Seems like you should put all four in.
I believe those are extra bolts. Just like any other thing that you assemble it always has spare hardware left over.
Those wheels look nice, what are they?
22" TSW Turbina
Where did u get those wheels?
Show ur work.. I wanna see the running boards
Sorry I don't own the vehicle anymore otherwise I would.
I'm currently trying to remove these same running boards and having a hard time. I can get the protective plate off but the bolts that hold the bracket to the frame of the car I can't get off. Once the nuts loosen a little, they just spin. There is no way to access the top of the bolt to keep it from spinning. Anyone have any ideas?
There should be a way to take off that lower plastic piece to access the nuts above the bolts. If you can't get to those then they will just continue to spin. Hope this helps, let me know when you get it.
@@MACSDIY the main brackets that hold the running board up is what spins. In your video, it's the bolts attached to that black plastic piece that insert into the holes in the frame of the car and then tighten the nut. In my case, once the nut loosens, the whole bolt just spins.
@@QualityQman if you want to send some pictures to my email or a short video clip then I can maybe help you out a little better.
@@MACSDIY Did you ever figure this out? I tried to remove and the first bolt started spinning after loosing it a bit. No way to access on top of it. Seems the bolt head goes into a slot to keep from spinning but hard to keep from pushing it up while loosening.
@JohnJohn-yx7vo Are you trying to install them or take them off?
Looks more like 3/8 tools to me