Aries 204001 User manual

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Notes and Maintenance
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
To protect the product, wax 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 gloss black finishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product.
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Parts List
1Driver side / left side bar
1Passenger side / right side bar
2Mounting bracket, front
2Mounting bracket, rear
2Mounting brace
4Hex bolt, M10 x 25mm
8Flat washer, M10
4Hex lock nut, M10
4Hex bolt, M12 - 1.75 x 120mm
4Hex bolt, M12 x 50mm
8Flat washer, M12
8Lock washer, M12
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Front
Rear
INSTALLATION MANUAL 204001

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1. Begin installation by working on the driver-side
of the vehicle, see figures 1 through 3.
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 the
vehicles front body mount with one M12 - 1.75 x 120mm
bolt, one M12 split lock washer and one M12 flat washer.
See figure 2. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten.
3. Repeat step 2 to secure the
rear mounting bracket to the vehicle.
4. Fasten the mount brace to the rear mounting bracket and
vehicle rear body mount using one M10 x 25mm bolt, two
M10 flat washers and one M10 lock nut, for each side of
mount brace, see figure 3. Snug the hardware, but do not
fully tighten.
5. Attach the side bar to the front and rear brackets using
one M12 x 50mm bolt, one M12 lock washer and one
M12 flat washer for each bracket. Hand tighten.
Adjust the side bar so that it is level and centered, and
tighten all bolts to complete the driver-side assembly.
6. Repeat this process for the passenger-side of the vehicle.
7. Congratulations on the installation of your new
ARIES 3" round side bars. With the side bars installed,
periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all
mounting hardware remains tight.
To protect your investment, see the 'Notes and Maintenance'
section on the first page of this instruction manual.
Procedure
Figure 1 - Full assembly view
Figure 2 - Front bracket
Figure 3 - Rear bracket