Steelcraft Automotive 213410 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

3" 90DEG BENT END SIDEBARS
04-08 F-150 SUPER CAB
Page 2 of 3 6/2/11 Rev2(DP)
(Figure 3). NOTE: Insert the Hex Bolt with the Flat Washer up, from the outside-in. Snug all hardware
but do not tighten at this time.
4. Moving to the rear, locate the factory large round hole and smaller oval hole in the inner body panel.
NOTE: Mounting holes may be covered with rubber plugs, insulation or sealing tape, (Figure 4A).
Uncover mounting locations. Select (1) 12mm Double Bolt Plate and insert it into the larger round
opening and out the smaller oval hole, (Figure 4A & 4B). Next, thread (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer onto
the threaded end so that the retainer covers the smaller of the two holes, (Figure 4A). Thread the
Retainer all of the way down until tight against the sheet metal. NOTE: When properly installed, the
Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body panel during installation.
5. Select the passenger side Rear Mounting Bracket and attach it to the Double Bolt Plate with (2) 12mm
Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 5). Snug all hardware but do
not tighten at this time.
6. Once the Mounting Brackets are partially installed, carefully unpack and separate the driver and
passenger Sidebars. Position the passenger Sidebar up to the Mounting Brackets and secure with the
included (2) 1/2
” x 2” Hex Bolts, (2) 1/2” Lock Washers, and (2) 1/2” Flat Washers, (Figure 6). Snug but
do not tighten at this time.
7. Level and adjust Sidebar and tighten all hardware.
8. Repeat steps 2
– 7 for driver Sidebar installation.
9. Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure 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 Sidebars.
PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
Remove the
rubber grommet
covering this hole
12mm Bolt Plate
12mm Plastic
Retainer (See Fig 4A)
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut
Fig 1
Fig 2
Front
Align holes in brackets with holes
in pinch weld. Secure with:
(2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(4) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Hex Nuts
Align the clip
nuts with the two
round holes Align holes in brackets with
threaded holes in 8mm Clip Nuts.
8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
8mm Lock Washers
8mm Flat Washers
Front
Fig 3