Steelcraft Automotive 72250 BULL BAR - Manual (Page 2)

BULL BAR
09-13 DODGE RAM 1500
Page 2 of 5 6/6/13 Rev4(DP)
d. Install the driver side Lower Support Bracket with the bent end toward the front of the vehicle,
(Figures 3 & 4). Bolt the Support Bracket to the inside of the Lower Mount using the top round
hole in the Lower Mounting Bracket with the included (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat
Washers, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut.
e. Attach the flat end of the driver side Bracket to the frame with (1) 12-1.5mm x 30mm Special Fine
Thread Hex Bolt, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (Figure 4). IMPORTANT:
The hole in the bottom of the frame is fine thread. Only use the 12-1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
provided in the hardware kit. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.
For models with tow hooks:
a. Remove the (2) hex nuts holding the front of the tow hook to the back of the bumper, (Figure 5).
b. Select the driver side Lower Mounting Bracket, (Figure 6). Hang the Bracket from the tow hook
mounting studs using the factory Hex Nuts. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
c. Line up the flat end of the driver side Support Bracket to the inside of the Lower Mounting Bracket,
The Support Bracket will use the rear hole for the Bull Bar. Do not attach at this time.
d. Attach the bent end of the Support Bracket to the rear tow hook bolt. Loosen the rear mounting
bolt for the tow hook. Insert the slotted end under the head of the factory bolt, (Figure 6).
e. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.
4. Repeat the appropriate Step 3 for the passenger side Mounting Bracket installation.
5. With help, position the Bull Bar on the inside of the Mounting Brackets. Use the included (4) 12-1.75mm x
35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm Lock Washers, (8) 12mm Flat Washers and (4) 12mm Hex Nuts to attach the
Bull Bar to the Mounting Brackets, (Figure 7). NOTE: On vehicles with tow hooks, insert the rear bolt
through the tab on the Bull Bar, the Mounting Bracket and through the flat end of the Support Bracket.
Snug but do not tighten hardware.
6. Stand back from the vehicle and check to see that the Bull Bar is centered and level on the vehicle and
adjust as necessary. Tighten only the hardware securing the Mounting Brackets to the truck. Do not tighten
the hardware on the Bull Bar. Remove the Bull Bar.
7. Next, hold the splash guard up to the bumper cover and align it with the mounting points, (Figure 8). Mark
the location of the Mounting Brackets onto the back of the splash guard, (Figure 9). Cut an approximately
1/2" wide by 4" long slot in the splash guard as pictured in Figure 10. NOTE: The size of the slot is an
estimate only and may vary due to different factory designs for the splash guards and front bumper covers.
Also, additional cutting may be required to clear the Support Bracket on vehicles equipped with tow hooks.
IMPORTANT: To maintain the integrity of the splash guard, do not cut the slot any larger than necessary.
Do not cut through the front or back edges of the cover, (Figure 10). Make several small cuts first and
check the fit often for a clean installation.
8. Check the fit and reinstall the splash guard using the factory hardware. Use the included (2) 5mm x 15mm
Allen Bolts, (4) 5mm Flat Washers and (2) 5mm Lock Nuts to replace the rivets if required, (Figure 11).
9. Reinstall the Bull Bar described in Step 5, (Figure 7).
10. Level and adjust the Bull Bar and tighten all hardware.
11. 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 Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.