Bestop TrekStep User manual

Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION TIME SKILL LEVEL
1/2 Hour 1 - Easy
TOOLS
Vehicle Application
15 mm and
17 mm
TrekStep™
•Dodge Ram 1500 / Mega Cab
2002 – 2009
Part Number: 75304-15
•Dodge Ram 2500 / 3500
2003 – 2009
Part Number: 75304-15

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Parts List and Hardware Identification Locate Rear Bumper Attachment
Install Motor Linkage
Running Board Assembly,
Part Number 476.24, Qty - 1
Left End Cap,
Part Number
460.83, Qty - 1
Right End Cap,
Part Number
460.82, Qty - 1
T-Nut Insert, Part
Number 460.84,
Qty - 2 M6 Nut Plate,
Part Number
460.86, Qty - 2
M6-1.0 x 10mm Socket
Cap Screw, Part Number
460.85, Qty - 2
Linkage Assembly,
Part Number 476.01,
Qty - 1
M10 Washer, Part
Number 473.20, Qty - 2
Locate the rear bumper attachment point on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Remove the bumper fasteners. Set them aside to be reused.
M6-1.0 x 20 Socket Cap
Screw, Part Number
470.00, Qty - 3
M10-1.5 x 65 Partial Thread Hex Head Screw, Part
Number 476.02, Qty - 2
Mounting Bracket, Part
Number 476.05, Qty - 1
1/4" Spacer, Part
Number 487.64,
Qty - 2
M10-1.5 x 75 Hex Head Screw, Part Number 488.20, Qty - 2

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Assemble the Mounting Bracket to the Linkage.
Assemble Linkage to
Mounting Bracket Use the M6-1.0 x 20 Socket Head Cap Screws to
mount the Step to the Linkage Assembly.
Install Step
Slide the holes in the Mounting Bracket over
the studs on the vehicle. Reinstall the fasteners
removed in Step 2.
Install Linkage Assembly
Adjust Step
Linkage
Mounting
Bracket
M10-1.5 x 65 Partial
Thread Hex Head Screw
Allow foot access
to lower step
M6-1.0 x 20 Socket
Head Cap Screws
M10 Washer
Adjust the Step from side to side. Make sure to leave
clearance for foot access to lower step. Tighten the
allen head bolts.
If the step is hitting the vehicle or if you want it to
be lower add one or two of the supplied spacers.
Remove the M10-1.5 X 65 screw installed in step
3. Place shims between the Linkage and Mounting
bracket and reattach using the M10-1.5 X 75 Hex
Head Screws. Linkage
1/4" Spacer
(Use 1 or 2)
M10-1.5 x 75 Hex
Head Screws

TrekStep™ – Installation Instructions
Maintenance Tips
The step pad surface and linkage arms can be washed with mild soap and
water using a soft brush or sponge to dislodge any mud, dirt or accumulated
road grime. Rinse with fresh water.
To prevent slipping, avoid applying waxes, lubricants or protectants likeArmor
All® to the step surface.
Attention!
TrekStep™ SHOULD ALWAYS BE STOWED IN THE RETRACTED
POSITION WHEN DRIVING.
Operation
• The TrekStep™ is foot operated and deploys and retracts with a
nudge of your foot.
• To deploy, press down using your left foot, on the forward outside
corner of the step pad.
• To retract, gently kick the underside of the step pad.
• Max Load Capacity: 300 lbs.
• Always use appropriate hand holds when stepping up to or down
from your truck’s cargo bed.
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