Aries 204017 User manual

PAGE 1 • 204017-INS-RA • 800.798.0813 • NEED ASSISTANCE? • ARIESAUTOMOTIVE.COM
Product Image
Brackets and Hardware
Driver Side Rear
Mounting Bracket
Driver Side Front
Mounting Bracket
Passenger Side
Mounting Bracket
Front
Passenger Side
Rear Mounting
Bracket
99-11
Driver Side
Front Brace
Bracket
99-11
Passenger Side
Front
Brace Bracket
Driver & Passenger
Bolt tabs X 2
(2011 Models)
Driver &
Passenger Nut
Plates
2011 HD
Driver Side
Brace
Bracket
Front
2011 HD
Passenger
Side Front
Brace
Bracket
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.
Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the
installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle.
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Parts List
1Driver / left side bar
1Passenger / right side bar
1Driver / left
mounting bracket, front
1Passenger / right
mounting bracket, front
1Driver / left
mounting bracket, rear
1Passenger / right
mounting bracket, rear
1Driver / left brace bracket,
front (99 - 11 Regular Cab)
1Passenger / right brace bracket,
front (99 - 11 Regular Cab)
1Driver / left brace bracket,
front (2011 HD Regular Cab)
1Passenger / right brace bracket,
front (2011 HD Regular Cab)
2Bolt tab
2Hex bolt, M10 x 30mm
(2011 models)
2Flat washer, M10 x 25mm
(2011 models)
2Lock washer, M10 (2011 models)
2Nut plate, M10 (2011 models)
4Hex bolt, M12 x 50mm
4 Hex bolt, M12 - 1.75mm x 120mm
6Flat washer, M12 x 25mm x 2.5mm
10 Flat washer, M12 x 35mm x 3mm
14 Lock washer, M12
2Hex nut, M12
Scan
for helpful
install tips
Front
Rear
INSTALLATION MANUAL 204017
Torque Specifications
METRIC
M6 bolt 3 ft.-lbs.
M8 bolt 7 ft.-lbs.
M10 bolt 16 ft.-lbs.
M12 bolt 28 ft.-lbs.
SAE
1/4" bolt 3 ft.-lbs.
5/16" bolt 7 ft.-lbs.
3/8" bolt 16 ft.-lbs.
7/16" bolt 20 ft.-lbs.
1/2" bolt 28 ft.-lbs.

ARIESAUTOMOTIVE.COM • NEED ASSISTANCE? • 800.798.0813 • 204017-INS-RA • PAGE 2
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From underside of vehicle, remove the driver side body mounts. And install the front driver side
Mounting Bracket to the body mount. Secure with (1) M12 x 120mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) M12 Lock
Washer, and (1) 12mm Flat Washer. Secure the rear mount bracket with the (1) M12 x 120mm Hex
Head Bolt, (1) M12 Lock Washer, and (1) 12mm Flat Washer. As shown in Diagram below. Snug but do
not tighten at this time.
3. Located on the underside of the frame rail just a head of the slotted hole on frame (Just behind front
body mount) slide the bolt tab into the frame and allow the bolt to drop through the round hole (Do not
use the slotted hole) as shown in(Diagram 1) below Secure the driver side brace bracket tothe Bolt
tab with (1) 12mm flat washer, (1) M12 lock washer and (1) M12 Hex nut. Snug but do not tighten at
this time.
4. (NOTE; For 2011 Models) Locate the two factory holes in the bottom of the frame towards the front of
the vehicle. Insert (1) Nut Plate through oval hole and orient Nut Plate towards the front round hole (as
seen in Diagram 2). Attach driver side front Support Bracket to already inserted Nut Plate by partially
threading (1) M10 x 30mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) M10 Lock washer, and (1) 10mm Flat Washer (as seen
in Diagram 2).
5. Select the Driver Sidebar and fasten to the front mounting bracket & the brace bracket with the included
(1) M12 x 50mm hex bolt, (1) M12 lock washer, and (1) 12mm flat washer. Snug but do not tighten
hardware at this time.
6. Install rear of Sidebar to the rear mounting bracket with (1) M12 x 50mm hex bolt, (1) M12 lock washer,
and (1) 12mm flat washer. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
7. Level and align Sidebar properly, and now tighten all hardware.
8. Repeat steps 2–7for passenger Sidebar installation.
9. Do periodic inspections of the installation tomake sure all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect yourinvestment, 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 Products.
Forgloss black finishes:Mild soap may be used to clean the Products.

PAGE 3 • 204017-INS-RA • 800.798.0813 • NEED ASSISTANCE? • ARIESAUTOMOTIVE.COM
Driver/left side bar
Driver/left front
Mount bracket
Driver/left front
Brace bracket
Driver/left Rear
Mount bracket
Rear
Bolt tab
(1) 12mm x 120mm Hex bolt
(1) M12 flat washer
(1) M12 lock washer
(1) M12 x 120mm Hex bolt
(1) 12mm flat washer
(1) M12 lock washer
(1) 12mm flat washer
(1) M12 lock washer
(1) M12 hex nut
(1) 12mm flat washer
(1) M12 lock washer
(1) M12 hex bolt
Driver/left front
frame rail
(1) 12mm flat washer
(1) M12 lock washer
(1) M12 hex bolt
Diagram 1
Nut Plate
Front of Vehicle
Diagram 2 Diagram 2
exploded
vi
e
w
Brace Bracket
Mount Bracket
Nut Plate

ARIESAUTOMOTIVE.COM • NEED ASSISTANCE? • 800.798.0813 • 204017-INS-RA • PAGE 4
INSTALLATION ALERT
General Motors has made changes to their late model 2010 and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and
GMC Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty Trucks and these changes affect the installation of our
Side Bars.
Currently, all Side Bars manufactured for GM trucks use the factory body mount bolts to attach
the bars and brackets to the truck. In years past, GM used a fixed nut that was welded in place to
the chassis of the truck. Starting late 2010, GM has now gone to a loose nut that is surrounded by
a "Cage Nut" which has two tabs on either side of the nut to keep it from loosening. Along with
this cage nut, GM is also using Heavy Duty Loc-tite on the Body Mount Bolts for added
protection.
Due to this change, Aries is recommending EXTREME CARE when removing the factory body
mount bolts from these trucks. Loosen and re-tighten all body mount bolts by hand! DO NOT
use Impact Tools of any kind! If bolts become increasingly tight as you are loosening them you
may need to retighten & loosen the bolt several times to clear the loc-tite from the threads Failure
to follow this instruction could cause the body mount bolts to seize and the tabs of the 'Cage Nut'
to bend allowing the nut to spin freely inside Chassis floor board!
Most of clients have been installing the existing side bar applications on these new trucks with no
issues, but please be sure to follow our recommendation to prevent any installation issues. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call our Customer Service Department at 888-800-2743.
Example of the General Motors Body Bolts