Aries Automotive 204013 - Manual

2000 -12 CHEVY HD and 1500 CREW CAB 2/4WD
2000 -12 GMC HD and 1500 CREW CAB 2/4WD
204013 / 204013-2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE BAR PART #
PARTS LIST
(2) SIDE TUBES WITH STEPS
(4) ½” x 2” HEX HEAD BOLTS
(2) FRONT MOUNT BRACKETS (10) ½” FLAT WASHERS
(2) REAR MOUNT BRACKETS (10) ½” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS
(2) CENTER MOUNT BRACES (2) 3/8” x 1” HEX HEAD BOLTS
(6) M12 – 1.75 x 120mm HEX HEAD BOLTS (2) 3/8” FLAT WASHERS
(note- these bolts only used for 2005 and before- Use existing bolts for 06-up)
(4) 1.44” OD SPACER WASHER
(2) FRONT SPACER TUBES (SHOWN IN FIG 1.2)
PROCEDURE
1. Begin installation by working on driver side of the vehicle (see Figures 1.1 – 1.4).
2. From underneath truck, loosen and remove body mount bolts that run upward through mounts into
floorboard. Attach and secure Front Mount Bracket to underside of vehicles front body mount, sandwiching the
spacer tube shown (see Figure 1.2) with (1) M12 – 1.75 x 120mm bolt, (1) ½” split lock washer, and (1) ½”
flat washer. Hand Tighten.
3. Attach and secure Rear Mount Bracket to underside of vehicles rear body mount as shown in Figure 1.4, in
same manner as the front. Repeat for Center Brace, but insert (2) 1.44” OD spacer washers between Center
Brace and center body mount (see Figure 1.3).
4. Attach Side Tube to Front and Rear Brackets using (1) ½” x 2” bolt, (1) ½” lock washer and (1) ½” flat washer
for each bracket, and hand tighten. Fasten Center Brace to Side Tube using (1) 3/8” x 1” bolt, and (1) 3/8” flat
washer. Adjust Side Tube so that it is level and centered, and tighten all bolts to complete the driver-side
assembly.
5. Repeat process for passenger side of vehicle to complete installation.
Figure 1.1 – Driver-Side Full Assembly View