Steelcraft Automotive 211200 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

Page 2 of 3 10/17/07 (AM)
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From underside of vehicle, locate the three factory holes (one large, two small) in the driver side cross frame by
the front body mount. With the welded nuts facing up, insert the smaller end of the driver side Double Nut Plate
through large hole in the frame and orient it to front smaller hole (Figure 1).
3. Partially hang driver side front Mounting Bracket from already inserted Double Nut Plate using the included (2)
10mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (2) 10mmLock Washers, and (2) 10mm Flat Washers (Figure 2).
4. On the rear side of the driver front body mount there is a factory hole in the floor panel located by the frame rail,
loosely attach the straight end of the driver side front Support Bracket to this factory hole using the included (1)
10mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer, (1) 10mm Hex Nut, and (2) 10mm Flat Washers
(Figure 3).
5. With the 90˚ bend towards the rear of the vehicle and facing the side of the vehicle, insert the driver side rear
Support Bracket through rectangular hole located in the bottom of the body (Figure 4)
. Line up the hole in the 90˚
bend with factory hole located between the cab and the bed of the vehicle and secure it using the included (1)
10mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer, (1) 10mm Hex Nut, and (2) 10mm Flat Washers. Tighten
at this time (Figure 5). NOTE: Before tightening make sure that the two holes on the longer side of the Support
Bracket lines up with the two factory holes located in the side panel.
6. Loosely attach driver side rear Mounting Bracket to already inserted rear Support Bracket using the included (2)
10mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (2) 10mm Lock Washers, (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, and (4) 10mm Flat Washers
(Figure 6). NOTE: Make sure that the 9
0˚ bends on the rear Mounting Bracket are facing the inside of the vehicle
when installed.
7. Attach driver Sidebar to front Support Bracket and front Mounting Bracket using the included (1) ½” x 2” Hex
Head Bolt, (1) ½” Lock Washer, and (1) ½” Flat Washer (Figure 7). Do not tighten at this time.
8. Once the front end of the Sidebar is loosely installed proceed to attach the rear end of the Sidebar to rear
Mounting Bracket using the included (1) ½” x 2” Hex Head Bolt, (1) ½” Lock Washer, and (1) ½” Flat Washer
(Figure 8).
9. Level and adjust Sidebar; then tighten all hardware at this time.
10. Repeat steps 2-9 for passenger Sidebar.
11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be
used also to clean the Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
(Driver Sidebar Installation Shown)
(Bolt Plate)
10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
10mm Lock Washers
10mm Flat Washers
Oriented to
this hole
Fig 1 Fig 2