Aries AL235017 User manual

Brackets and Hardware
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Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
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Rear
INSTALLATION MANUAL AL235017
Parts List
1Driver / left side bar
1Passenger / right side bar
2Driver / left front mounting
bracket, (1) 2014 & older (1) 2015+
1Passenger / right
front mounting bracket
1Driver / left
rear mounting bracket
1Passenger / right
rear mounting bracket
1Driver / left
front support bracket
1Passenger / right
front support bracket
5Hex head bolt, 8mm
5Flat washer, 8mm
5Lock washer, 8mm
4Nut plate, 10mm /
Bolt, 12mm x 35mm
4 Hex head bolt, 10mm x 35mm
8Hex head bolt, 10mm x 50mm
12 Flat washer, 10mm
12 Lock washer, 10mm
2Bolt plate, 12mm x 40mm
6Flat washer, 12mm
6Lock washer, 12mm
6Hex nut, 12mm
6Plastic retainer, 12mm
1Fish wire, 12mm
Tools Required
Ratchet Ratchet extension
Socket, 16mm Level
Socket, 18mm
Front - 2014 & older
Front - 2015+
Rear
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Step 1
Starting on the driver side,
locate the two mounting locations.
Step 2
Sort and separate the driver and
passenger side mounting brackets.
Each bracket is specific to a mounting
location.
To help identify each bracket,
they have been stamped with
the attachment location.
Step 3
Starting on the driver side front, remove
the factory tape covering the oval holes
on the inner body panel.
Step 4
Skip to step 9A if the vehicle has factory-
threaded mounting holes (2015 or newer).
Remove the factory-applied tape on the
second access hole, and insert a 12mm
bolt plate, securing it with a plastic retainer.
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Step 5
Insert a 12mm bolt plate with welded
nut into the body panel, and secure it
in place with a plastic retainer. Position
the bolt plate so the welded nut is facing
toward the front of the vehicle.
Step 6
Lift the front bracket into place, and
attach the front bolt with a 12mm flat
washer, locking washer and nut.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 7
Rotate the bolt and nut plate until the
threaded nut lines up with the mounting
location. Fasten with a 10mm x 35mm
hex bolt, locking washer and flat washer.
Step 8
Apply another 12mm flat washer, locking
washer and nut onto the last bolt.
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Step 9 - If vehicle has factory-threaded mounting holes (2015 or newer)
Skip to step 10 if the vehicle does not
have factory-threaded mounting holes
(2014 or older).
Using the provided 12mm fish wire, thread
the 12mm x 40mm bolt plate onto the
fish wire. Feed the fish wire through the
large oval opening and out through the
mounting slot, as shown.
Use a plastic retainer to hold the bolt plate
in place. Remove the fish wire from the
thread of the bolt plate.
Place the bracket onto the vehicle.
Secure the bracket to the vehicle using a
12mm flat washer, lock washer and hex nut.
Finish securing the mounting bracket
using an 8mm flat washer, 8mm lock
washer and 8mm hex bolt for both
of the remaining mounting slots.
Step 10
To install the front support bracket, locate
and remove the front body mount bolt.
Lift the support bracket into place, and
reattach the factory body mount bolt.
Leave the base mount free at this time.
Note: Installation of the support
bracket is not required for 2011
and newer vehicles.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Step 11
To install the rear bracket, insert the
bolt and nut plate by repeating steps 3
and 4. Secure the top of the bracket to
the 12mm stud with a flat washer, lock
washer and nut.
Rotate the bolt plate to position the nut
behind the lower mounting position and
secure with a 10mm hex bolt, flat washer
and lock washer.
Note: 2015 and newer trucks come with
8mm factory threads in the bottom mounting
locations. For factory threads, secure the
bottom of the bracket with one 8mm hex
bolt, lock washer and flat washer.
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Step 12
With help, lift the side bar into position
against the mounting brackets, and
attach with two 10mm x 50mm hex
bolts, locking washers and flat washers
on each end of the side bar.
The same 10mm bolt will be used in the
front locations to secure the support
bracket install in step 10.
Check for level and adjust if necessary.
Once aligned, tighten all hardware.
Step 13
Repeat steps 1 through 12 on the
passenger side of the vehicle. On 2015
and newer vehicles with factory threads,
the bottom of the brackets will be
secured with 8mm hardware instead
of the 10mm.
Congratulations on the installation of your
new ARIES 4" round Big Step™side bars.
With the side bars installed, periodic
inspections should be performed to ensure
all mounting hardware remains tight.
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