Aries 204032 User manual

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Product Image
Brackets and Hardware
Passenger Side
Front Mounting
Bracket
Driver Side
Front Frame Bracket
Driver Side
Rear Support Bracket
Driver Side
Rear Frame
Bracket
Driver Side
Front Mounting
Bracket
Passenger Side
Front Frame Bracket
Passenger Side
Rear Support Bracket
Passenger Side
Rear Frame
Bracket
(2) M12 x 40mm Long Bolt
Plates
(6) M12 x 40mm Long
Bolt Plates W/Welded
Washer
(2) M12 x 45mm
Short Bolt Plates
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
Scan
for helpful
install tips
Front
Rear
INSTALLATION MANUAL 204032
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.
Parts List
1Driver / left, side bar
1Passenger / right, side bar
1
Mounting bracket, driver / left, front
1Mounting bracket,
passenger / right, front
1Frame bracket, driver / left, front
1Frame bracket,
passenger / right, front
1Frame bracket, driver / left, rear
1Frame bracket,
passenger / right, rear
1
Support bracket, driver / left, rear
1Support bracket,
passenger / right, rear
6Bolt plate, long, welded washer
M12 - 1.75 x 40mm
2Bolt plate, long, M12 - 1.75 x 40mm
2
Bolt plate, short, M12 - 1.75 x 45mm
4 Hex bolt, M12 - 1.75 x 35mm
10
Flat washer, M12 x 25mm x 2.5mm
8 Flat washer, M12 x 30mm x 3mm
14 Lock washer, M12
14 Hex nut, M12
10 Plastic spacer washer, M12
8 Hex bolt, M10 - 1.50 x 25mm
2 Hex bolt, M10 - 1.50 x 35mm
4 Flat washer, M10 x 20mm x 2mm
8 Flat washer, M10 x 25mm x 2mm
10 Lock washer, M10
2Hex nut, M10

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PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting at the driver side-front of the vehicle, locate the two factory holes in the floor panel by
the front tires. Insert (1) M12 x 40mm Bolt Plate W/Washer into each of the factory holes.
IMPORTANT! Once you have inserted the Bolt Plates, make sure that the welded washer on
each Bolt Plate is in the center of the factory hole, (Fig’s 1A & 1B).
3. Select the driver side front Frame Bracket and hang it from the (2) previously installed Bolt
Plates using the included (2) 12mm x 30mm x 3mm Large Flat Washers, (2) M12 Lock
Washers and (2) M12 Hex Nuts. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time, (Fig 2). NOTE:
When tightening the Bolt Plates, make sure that the welded-on washers are fully seated
in the large openings in the floor at all times.
4. Bolt the driver side Mounting Bracket to the front Frame Bracket using the included (2) M12 x
35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm 25mm x 2.5mm Flat Washers, (2) M12 Lock Washers and
(2) M12 Hex Nuts, (Fi3). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. Move to the driver side rear of the vehicle and locate the factory hole (1) in the bottom of the
suspension mount and the hole (1) in the bottom of the inner frame channel, (Fig 4A). Select
(1) M12 x 40mm Bolt Plate W/Washer and insert it into the large hole in the suspension mount.
Select (1) M12 x 40mm Long Bolt Plate, (no washer) and insert it into the hole in the bottom of
the frame channel, (Fig’s 4A & 4B). Hang the driver side Rear Mounting Bracket from the (2)
Bolt Plates with (2) 12mm x 30mm Large Flat Washers, (2) M12 Lock Washers and (2) 12mm
Hex Nuts, (Fig 5). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Next, insert (1) M12 x 45mm Small Bolt Plate into the hole in the bottom of the rocker panel,
(Fig’ 6A & 6B). Select the driver side Rear Support Bracket. Hang the Support Bracket from
the Small Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm x 25mm Flat Washer, (1) M12 Lock Washer and (1) M12
Hex Nut, (Fig 7). Line up the lower hole in the Support Bracket with the bottom of the tab on
the rear Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket with (1) M10 x
35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) M10 Hex Nut, (Fig 7).
Snug all hardware but go not fully tighten at this time.
7. Carefully position the driver Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets and attach it using the
included (4) M10 x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4) M10 Lock Washers and (4) 10mm Flat Washers, (Fig
8). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Align and adjust the Sidebar properly and fully tighten all hardware. IMPORTANT: Before
tightening the front Support Bracket and the rear Mounting Bracket to vehicle, make
sure that Bolt Plates are in the center of the holes in the vehicle.
9. Repeat steps 2 – 8 for passenger Sidebar installation.
10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

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Driver Side Installation Pictured
Fig 1A
Fig 2 Fig 3
Fig 4A
Insert Bolt Plates (with
welded-on washer) into
openings in floor panel.
Center washer in opening.
Fig 1B
(2) 12mm x 30mm x 3mm
Large Flat Washers
(2) M12 Lock Washers
(2) M12Hex Nuts
(2) M12 x 35mm Hex Bolts
(4) 12mm x 25mm x 2.5mm
Flat Washers
(2) M12 Lock Washers
(2) M12Hex Nuts
M12 x 40mm Bolt Plate
W/Welded Washer M12 x 40mm Bolt Plate
(no weldedwasher)
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Fig 4B

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Fig 5 Fig 6A
Complete Installation
Fig 7
Fig 8
(2) 12mm x 30mm x 3mm
Large Flat Washers
(2) M12 Lock Washers
(2) M12Hex Nuts
12mm x 25mm x 2.5mm
Flat Washer
M12 Lock Washer 12mm
M12 Hex Nut
M10 x 35mm Hex Bolt
(2) 10mm x 20mm x 2mm Flat Washers
M10 Lock Washer, M10 Hex Nut
(2) M10 x 25mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm x 25mm x 2mmFlat
Washers
(2) M10 Lock Washers
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front
Fig 6B M12 x 45mm
Short Bolt Plate