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1. Begin installation by working on the driver-side
of the vehicle, see figure 1.
2. Remove the two frame mount bolts from the body mounts
located under the cab of the truck. Attach the front and
rear mounting brackets to the underside of the vehicles
body mounts using one 12mm x 120mm bolt, one 12mm
lock washer and one 12mm flat washer, for each mount.
Hand tighten.
Note: Short mounting brackets are used on the front
of the vehicle, and long mounting brackets at the rear.
3. Fasten the front mounting brace bracket to the front
mounting bracket using one 10mm x 25mm hex bolt,
two 10mm flat washers, one 10mm lock washer and
one 10mm nut.
Secure the other side of the brace bracket to the
vehicle's body channel, located under the cab, with
one 6mm x 25mm self-tapping screw. Hand tighten.
4. Fasten rear mounting brace bracket to the rear mounting
bracket in the same manner as the front, see figure 1.
Procedure
5. Attach the side bar to the front and rear mounting
brackets using one 12mm x 50mm bolt, one 12mm
lock washer and one 12mm flat washer for each bracket.
Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten.
Note: Longer end of the side bar goes to the rear.
5. 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.
Figure 1
12mm X 50mm
Hex Bolt
10mm X 25mm
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
6mm Self-Drilling Tap Screw
12mm X 50mm Hex Bolt
