Steelcraft Automotive 230930 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

SIDEBAR
95-04 TOYOTA TACOMA EXT. CAB 4WD OR PRERUNNER
Page 2 of 3 4/14/11 Rev1 (DP)
Rear Mounting Bracket
4. Next, locate the factory rectangular hole in the frame towards the front of the vehicle. Thread (1) 12mm
Plastic Retainer part way onto (1) 12mm Bolt Plate, (Figure 3B). Insert the 12mm Bolt Plate and
Retainer into the hole in the side of the frame, (Figure 3A). Once inserted, thread the Plastic Retainer
down tight against the side of the frame. IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the
Bolt Plate from falling into the frame channel and to aid in mounting the Bracket.
5. With assistance, position the Sidebar and Brackets up to the vehicle frame and place top hole of front
Mounting Bracket over previously installed Bolt Plate. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate
with the included (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4).
Do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Select (1) Rear Top Clamp and place it in position on top of the frame channel. Depending on your
vehicle, place either the Straight Connector Bracket or the Offset Connector Bracket on the inside of
the frame and hook it over the Top Clamp. IMPORTANT: Hook on the Top Clamp should be facing up.
Hook Bottom Clamp into the Connector Bracket. NOTE: Hook on the Rear Bottom Clamp should be
facing downward, (Figure 5 & 6).
95-98 Extended Cab Models: Place Offset Connector Bracket against backside of frame on the
passenger side and Straight Connector Bracket against the backside of frame on the driver side.
99-03 Extended Cab Models: Place Straight Connector Bracket against the backside of the frame on
the passenger and driver side.
7. With assistance, hold the 3pc Clamp Assembly in place while you lift up the Sidebar and Rear Mounting
Bracket. Line up the top and bottom mounting holes with the top and bottom Clamps and bolt together
using the included (2) 10mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Flat Washers,
(Figure 7). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Return to the front Bracket and line up one of the slots in the bottom of the front Mounting Bracket with
the factory hole in the cross member. Bolt the Bracket to the crossmember with the included (1) 12mm
x 40mm Hex Bolt, (1)12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4).
9. Level and align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
10. 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.
Passenger/Right Sidebar Installation Pictured
1/2 ” x 2” Flat
Head Bolt
1/2 ” x 2” Hex Bolt
1/2 ” Lock Washer
1/2 ” Flat Washer
(Fig 1) Front Bracket to
Sidebar Installation (Fig 2) Rear Bracket to
Sidebar Installation
Front Rear