Steelcraft Automotive 420819 5 OVAL SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

5" STRAIGHT SIDEBARS
02-08 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB
03-09 RAM 2500-3500 QUAD CAB
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place with one hand and continue to thread the Plastic Retainer down against the sheetmetal
until it holds the Bolt Plate in place, (Figure 2). IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is designed
to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body cavity and to aid in installing the Bracket.
6. Locate the driver side front Support Bracket (long) and attach it to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm
Lock Washer, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 3). NOTE: Place
Support Bracket against the front facing side of the Mounting Bracket with the bent tab facing
towards the front of the vehicle. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
7. Attach the lower end of the front Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket using (1) 10mm x
30mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Hex
Nut, (Figure 3). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Next, move to the rear Mounting Bracket location. Remove the tape covering the hole in the
inner rocker panel and install (1) Bolt Plate as described in Step 5. Locate the driver side rear
Support Bracket (short) and attach it to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Lock Washer, (1) 10mm
Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4). NOTE: Place Support Bracket against the
front facing side of the Mounting Bracket with the bent tab facing towards the rear of the
vehicle. Repeat Step 7 to attach the lower end of the Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket,
(Figure 4). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time
9. With assistance, carefully position the driver Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets. Partially
attach the Sidebar to the front and rear Mounting Brackets with the included (4) 8mm x 25mm
Hex Head Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers, and (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 5). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
10. Properly level and adjust the Sidebar and tighten all hardware at this time.
11. Repeat steps 2-10 for the passenger/right sidebar installation.
12. 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 Side Installation Pictured
Remove sealing tape to
uncover mounting hole.
Insert 10mm Bolt Plate
with 10mm Plastic Retainer
Thread Plastic Retainer down
flush against sheetmetal
Fig 1 Fig 2