Aries AL239042 User manual

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Brackets
Notes and Maintenance
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
For black finishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product.
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Parts List
1Driver / left side bar
1Passenger / right side bar
2Mounting bracket, front
2Mounting bracket, middle
2Mounting bracket, rear
24 Hex bolt, M8 - 1.25 x 30mm
24 Flat washer, M8
24 Lock washer, M8
6Nylock nut, M8 - 1.25 x CL8.8
Tools Required
Torque wrench Socket, 13mm
Ratchet Level
Flathead screwdriver
Scan
for helpful
install tips
Front
Rear
INSTALLATION MANUAL AL239042

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Step 1
Starting on the driver side, locate
the four mounting tabs along the
bottom edge of the bottom edge
of the vehicle body.
This installation will use the first,
second and fourth mounting tabs.
Step 2
Starting at the front driver-side mounting
location, using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the plastic plugs to expose the
threaded inserts on the rocker panel.
Old-style vehicles may have a
combination of threaded inserts
and threaded studs.
New-style vehicles will have
two threaded inserts as shown.
Step 3
Place the mounting bracket onto the
vehicle and secure using an M8 nylock
nut on the top mounting point and an
M8 hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer
on the lower mounting point.
On newer vehicles with two threaded
inserts, install the bracket with two
M8 hex bolts, two M8 lock washers and
two M8 flat washers.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Notes and Maintenance
Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
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.
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.

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Step 4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the
middle and rear mounting brackets.
Step 5
Place the side bar onto the mounting
brackets and align the mounting points.
Secure the side bar to the brackets using
an M8 hex bolt, lock washer and flat
washer at each mounting location.
Snug the hardware,
but do not fully tighten.
Adjust and level the side bar.
With the side bar in position, it is
recommended to tighten all brackets
to the vehicle first, followed by the
side bar connections.
Step 6
Repeat steps 1 through 5 on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
Congratulations on the installation of your
new ARIES Big Step™4" 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
second page of this instruction manual.