Aries Automotive 205014-2 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE BAR PART#205014/205014-2
2006 DODGE RAM MEG CAB 1500/2500/3500 2/4WD
PARTS LIST
(2) SIDE TUBES WITH STEPS
(16) M12 FLAT WASHER
(2) FRONT MOUNT BRACKETS (16) M12 LOCK WASHER
(2) REAR MOUNT BRACKETS (16) M10 FLAT WASHERS
(2) FRONT BRACE BRACKETS (16) M10 LOCK WASHERS
(2) CENTER BRACE BRACKETS (12) M10 HEX NUTS
(4) M12 – 1.75 x 120mm HEX HEAD BOLT (2) M12 FLAT WASHERS (50mm O.D.)
(4) M12X60mm HEX HEAD BOLT
(2)
M10X40mm HEX HEAD BOLT
(2) M10x35mm HEX HEAD BOLT WITH METAL STRAP
(2) M10X25mm HEX BOLTS
(2) M10 BOLT PLATES
PROCEDURE
1. Begin installation by working on driver side of the vehicle (refer to Figures 1. 1- 1.5)
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 (see
Figure 1.3), re-using isolator, but replacing factory bolt with (1) M12 – 1.75 x 120mm bolt, (1) 1/2” LOCK
WASHER, and (1) M12 FLAT WASHER. Also,
3. Attach and secure Rear Mount Bracket to underside of vehicles rear body mount in same manner as the
front.
4. Attach and secure Center Brace brackets. See Figure 1.3 to know where to install the Center
Brace Brackets.
5. Attach Front Brace Bracket to side of Front Mount Bracket using (1) M10X40mm bolt, (2) M10 flat
washers, and (1) M10 hex nut ,(1) lock washer (see Figure 1.5). Place (1) 3/8” x 1 ½” bolt with welded
strap and (1) M12 flat washer through cut out in frame rail. Line up slot on the long arm of the Brace
Bracket with this bolt and secure using (1) M10 flat washer and (1) M10 lock nut,(1) lock washer. Hand
tighten.
6. Attach Side Tube to Front and Rear Brackets using (1) M12 – 1.75 x 60mm HEX HEAD BOLT , (1) M12
split lock washer and (1) M12 flat washer for each bracket, and hand tighten. Torque M12 bolts first to
65 ft-lbs and then tighten all remaining fasteners to complete the driver-side assembly.
7. Repeat process for passenger side of vehicle to complete installation.
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