Steelcraft Automotive 422800p 4 PREMIUM OVAL SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

SIDEBAR (BENT END)
2010 DODGE RAM 25-3500 MEGA CAB
Page 2 of 4 1/21/10 (DP)
Hex Nuts, (Figure 3). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until the
threaded nut lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1)
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded
nut. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. Remove the driver side front factory body bolt and washer. Select the driver side Front Support
Bracket. Insert the factory body bolt and washer through the slot in the Support Bracket and up
into its original position, (Figure 3). Line the other end of the Support Bracket up with the oval
hole in the Front Mounting Bracket. Snug but do not tighten hardware.
6. Move to the mid point on the driver side of the vehicle and remove the tape covering the
factory oval hole in the inner body panel, (Figure 4). Select and install a Bolt and Nut Plate as
described in Step 2, (Figure 1A, 4).
7. Select the driver side Center Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the
installed Bolt and Nut Plate. Secure it with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and
(1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 5). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until
the Nut end lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1)
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded
nut. Leave hardware loose at this time.
8. Next, move to the rear mounting location and remove the tape covering the single factory hole.
Select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and install it as described in Steps 2 & 3, (Figure 6). Select the
driver side Rear Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the installed Bolt Plate.
Secure it with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Push
Bracket up against the body as you tighten the hardware, (Figure 7).
9. Remove the driver side rear factory body bolt and washer. Select the driver side Rear Support
Mounting Bracket. Insert the factory body bolt and washer through the Support Mounting
Bracket and up into its original position. Next, select (1) Rear Support Strap and bolt it to the
mounting tab on the Rear Support Mounting Bracket and to the Rear Mounting Bracket with (2)
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm x 20mm OD Small Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock
Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 8). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. Select the driver Sidebar and with assistance, carefully fasten it to the front and rear Mounting
Brackets with the included (2) 1/2 ” x 2” Hex Head Bolts, (2) 1/2” Lock Washers, and (2) 1/2”
Flat Washers, (Figure 8 & 9). Do not tighten at this time.
11. Level and align Sidebar properly; then snug all hardware on the front and rear Mounting
Brackets at this time.
12. Line up the Center Mounting Bracket with the threaded insert in the Sidebar. Insert (1) 8mm x
25mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer through the Center Bracket
and into the threaded insert in the Sidebar. Slowly tighten the Mounting Hardware, (Figure 10).
13. Check the Sidebar for level and adjust as necessary. Tighten all hardware at this time.
14. Repeat steps 2-14 for passenger Sidebar installation.
15. Do periodic inspections to 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 Sidebar.