Steelcraft Automotive 402229 5 OVAL SIDE BAR User Manual
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5” OVAL STRAIGHT SIDE BAR
99-11 1500-2500-3500 SILVERADO/SIERRA CREW CAB
1500 SUBURBAN
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IMPORTANT ALERT: GM uses a very strong thread-locking compound on all body bolts. Use
of an air assisted impact ratchet can cause damage to the threads on factory body mount
bolts and the internal nut assembly because of this thread locking compound.
We only recommend the use of hand tools to slowly remove and reinstall body mount bolts on
all GM vehicles.
PROCEDURE:
CRITICAL INFORMATION: If during the removal process, it becomes increasingly difficult to
unscrew the body mount bolt with hand tools, tighten the bolt several rotations to clear the
thread locking compound from the threads, then reverse direction and continue to unscrew
until the body mount bolt is out. Repeat this process as necessary on all GM body mount
bolts. Use of an appropriate anti-seize compound is highly recommended for re-installation.
Tighten body mount bolt to factory torque specifications for your particular model year.
Example of GM factory body mount bolt