Excalibur 2019+ DODGE RAM 1500 User manual

2019+ dodge ram 2500/3500
running board installation guide
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NOTE : A POWER DRILL OR
POWER DRIVE WILL SPEED UP
THE INSTALLATION. PLEASE
NOTE: IF POWER TOOLS ARE
USED, TAKE CARE TO ENSURE
NOT TO STRIP OR OVER
TIGHTEN THE HARDWARE.
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DESCRIPTION
2
Running Boards
2
Mudgaurds
1
Cab Bracket Kit
1
Rear Bracket Kit
1
Light Kit (if applicable)
PARTS LIST
1. ASSEMBLE THE RUNNING
BOARDS.
Install the mud guards on the
running boards prior to installation.
Locate and identify the left and
right mud guard.
2. PUSH THE MUD GUARDS
ON TO THE RUNNING
BOARDS
Push the mud guards on to the
running boards until they bottom
out and secure using the hardware
located at the rear of the running
board.
4. SACRIFICIAL CARDBOARD
We have installed a sacrificial
piece of cardboard on the
mudguards. The intention is to
prevent scratches during install.
Leave this in place until the
installation is complete and you
are ready to secure the
mudguards.
3. SECURE RUBBER FILLER
STRIP TO THE MUD
GUARDS.
Using the pre installed SS self
tapper secure the rubber filler strip
to the mud guards.
Once completed, trim the rubber
flush to the rear of the mud guard
using a box cutter or a sharp knife.
NOTE: DUALLY BOARDS DO
NOT REQUIRE THE SELF
TAPPING SCREW IN THE REAR
MUD GAURD.
The rubber has been crimped into
the aluminum extrusion at the rear.
10mm Socket or Combination
Wrench
18mm Socket with 24’’ extension.
Breaker bar.
Box cutter or sharp knife
OPTIONAL: Wax based under
coating to cover brackets and
hardware at the end of the install.

Single and dual
rear wheel
plastics removal.
On the 2019 and up Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks the lower
section of the box is protected by a plastic valance. This plastic needs
to be removed to allow for the running board seal to sit against the
body.
Following the instructions on this page please remove the plastic
valance and discard.
1. REMOVE THE PLASTIC VALANCE.
To remove the plastic valance, start by
removing the screw shown in the picture
to the left.
TIP: The 3 screws in the fender can be
used to secure the mud guard to the
fender. This requires careful
alignment.
2. REMOVE THE PLASTIC VALANCE.
Using a pair of pliers, gently compress
the white body clips holding the plastic to
the box side.
TIP: Pull down on the plastic trim
starting from one end moving toward
the other. This will avoid the clips
simply snapping back into place.

1. LOCATE CAB BRACKET MOUNTING
LOCATIONS.
Located on the sill of the vehicle there will be
three factory mounting locations.
remove the tape covering the opening in the
center of the sill mounts.
3. POSITION THE CAB BRACKETS FRONT TO REAR.
With all the hardware installed secure the cab brackets to the vehicle in the orientation shown above.
The passenger side will be a mirror image to the driver side.
NOTE: SNUG THE BOLT SECURING THE BRACKETS BUT KEEP THE HARDWARE LOOSE ENOUGH THE BRACKET
CAN STILL BE MOVED LEFT AND RIGHT.
DRIVER FRONT
DRIVER MID
DRIVER REAR
2. INSTALL MOUNTING HARDWARE.
Using the supplied “feeder tube”, located in the hardware
package included with the cab brackets, insert the supplied 12
“elevator” bolts into the factory mounting locations.
Use caution not to drop one of the elevator bolts into the sill of
the truck.
TIP: WHEN INSERTING THE ELEVATOR BOLTS IN THE
CENTER MOUNTING LOCATION TWISTING THE TUBE 180
DEGREES LEFT AND RIGHT WILL HELP POSITION THE
BOLT.

5. (A) ADD THE BASE BRACKETS.
NOTE: THE IF THE CAB BRACKETS ARE
CORRECTLY INSTALLED THE FRONT BRACKETS
WILL BE DIFFERENT FROM THE REST OF THE
REAR BRACKETS.
With the cab bracket supports mounted, add the base
brackets. To correctly place the brackets have the tab
with the slotted holes facing towards the rear of the
truck as shown in the picture above.
When adding the base brackets use the middle hole in the
bracket set. However, do not tighten and allow the bracket to
pivot down and touch the cab bracket.
5. (B) BASE BRACKET
When adding the base brackets use the middle hole in the
bracket set. However, do not tighten and allow the bracket to
pivot down and touch the cab bracket.
The base bracket was designed to pivot here to aid in the
placement of the running board on the brackets and the
placement of the rubber seal.
4. MOUNT THE CAB BRACKET SUPPORT
Using the supplied M8 Bolt and flat washer insert the bolt from
the outside of the vehicle towards the inside of the vehicle
through the factory bolt locations shown above.
There are left and right hand supports.
If the vehicle is an older model these holes will have to be
drilled at this time. Use the cab bracket support as a guide.
6. TIGHTEN THE CAB SECTION OF THE BRACKET.
With the base brackets correctly placed tighten the cab
brackets. Ensure the brackets are straight and well aligned
before tightening. Tighten the base bracket support first.
NOTE: DUE TO THE PLAY IN THE FACTORY
MOUNTING LOCATIONS THERE MAY BE A CHANCE
THE BRACKETS ARE MOUNTED AT DIFFERENT
HEIGHTS. TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK DOWN THE
SIDE OF THE TRUCK TO SEE IF ALL BRACKETS ARE
ALIGNED.
REAR OF CAB

1. LOCATE THE MOUNTING
LOCATIONS FOR THE REAR
BRACKETS.
The rear bracket will be mounted to the
factory box mounting bolt. (shown on the
left) and a 10 mm drilled hole.
See the image on the left.
2. MOUNT THE REAR BRACKET TOP
MOUNT.
Remove the factory box mounting bolt and
mount the top section of the rear bracket
using the same bolt.
TIP: A 18mm socket and an extension
can be used. The factory has made an
opening on the bottom side of the frame
so the bolt can be easily accessed.
The Patented Rear Flex Bracket
has been designed to flex with
the box of the vehicle and provide
the necessary support for the 3rd
step.
Picture may not
6.6, 8.0 SINGLE REAR
WHEEL REAR
BRACKET
INSTALLATION.
3. DRILL THE OUTER SUPPORT
HOLES.
With the bracket mocked up in position, use
a marker, pilot drill or a marking device to
mark out the position for the outer support
bolts.
Drill a 10mm (3/8) hole in the crossmember
on both driver and passenger sides.
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DESCRIPTION
1
PRE ASSEMBLED DRIVER
SIDE BRACKET
1
PRE ASSEMBLED
PASSENGER SIDE
4. INSTALL THE OUTER SUPPORT
BLIND BOLTS.
Using the supplied feeder tube pull the
blind fasteners into the drilled holes.
!
REAR BRACKET
CROSSMEMBER LOCATIONS
FOR 8.0 BED AND 6.6 BED.
PASSENGER SIDE

6.6, 8.0 SINGLE REAR
WHEEL REAR
BRACKET
INSTALLATION cont.
5. SECURE THE FRONT OF THE
BRACKETS.
Re align the passenger bracket and
thread the supplied M8 flanged nuts
onto the blind fastener.
6. INSTALL THE BLIND FASTENER
ON THE DRIVER SIDE
It is not required to use the feeder
tube on the driver side as the box
crossmember is shorter.
With the fastener in place tread the
M8 flanged nut onto the bolt.
7. TIGHTEN THE REAR BRACKET
HARDWARE
TIP: When tightening the blind
fasteners pull down on the bracket
to apply some tension on the bolt.
This will help prevent the body of the
blind faster from turning while
tightening.
8. ENSURE ALL HARDWARE IS
TIGHT THEN PROCEED TO STEP 7
OF BOARD INSTALL.
Ensure all the hardware is tight.
The pivot point of the bracket
must be secured with a nylock
nut as any movement here will
loosen a flange nut. (as shown in
the picture)
TIP: ON VEHICLES WITH A
DEISEL ENGINE, PULL THE
DPF LINES OUTWARD
WHERE THEY ARE
MOUNTED TO THE FRAME.
THE LINES WILL SLIDE
OUTWARD GIVING YOU
EXTRA CLEARANCE
THROUGH THE REAR
BRACKET. (SEE BELOW
PICTURE)
ENSURE THERE IS NO
RUBBING BETWEEN THE
BRACKET AND DPF LINES.

5. SECURE THE ISOLATOR TO LEAF MOUNT.
Position the rear bracket to allow the threaded stud to
go through the factory hole in the leaf spring mount.
Using the supplied M8 flange nut secure the isolator
to the chassis of the truck.
NOTE: THE BRACKET IS DESIGNED TO HAVE A
GAP BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE
CHASSIS AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE ON THE
LEFT.
PASSENGER
DRIVER SIDE
8.0 DUALLY REAR
BRACKET
INSTALLATION.
2. ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE
MOUNT THE UPPER SUPPORT
BRACKET.
Using a 18mm socket on a 24’’ extension
remove the factory box mount bolt and
secure the upper support bracket.
NOTE: THE UPPER SUPPORT BRACKET
SHOULD BE TOWARDS THE FRONT OF
THE TRUCK.
3. INSTALL THE SUPPLIED BLIND
FASTENER.
Feed the supplied blind faster through the
opening in the box cross member aligning it
with the outward slot in the top bracket. Once
in place secure the outer section of the
bracket with the supplied M8 flanged nut.
1. LOCATE THE REAR BRACKET MOUNTING LOCATIONS.
Using the above picture for reference, locate the mounting location for the driver side and
passenger rear brackets.
4. INSTALL THE MAIN BODY OF THE
REAR BRACKET
With the upper bracket fully tightened attach
the main body to the upper bracket securing
it using the supplied M8X20 bolt and Nylock
nut.
TIP: It is important that a Nylock nut is installed in
this position. This bolt may act as a pivot point and
will loosen overtime if a Nylock nut is not used.
FRONT
ALL PICTURES BELOW ARE SHOWN ON PASSENGER SIDE

5. BOLT THE REAR BRACKET TO THE TOP MOUNT.
With all the hardware in place, make sure all the fasteners on the rear brackets
are tight.
As seen in the above picture there should be a large amount of clearance
around the DPF Filler lines. If the lines are touching any part of the rear bracket,
pull the lines towards the outside of the truck. There is a clap bolted to the
chassis, the lines will slide inside the bracket and provide an additional inch of
clearance.
Ensure the top of the bracket is secured with a nylock nut as shown in the
picture above.
NOTE: THIS BOLT MUST BE SECURED USING A NYLOC NUT AS ANY
MINOR MOVEMENT HERE WILL LOOSEN A FLANGE NUT.
6. INSTALLING THE BASE BRACKET ON DUALLY REAR
BRACKETS.
Due to the the way the kickout pivots, it is more convenient to
attach the base bracket after the running board is pivoted into
place.
REAR BRACKET INSTALLATION IS NOW
COMPLETE. CONTINUE WITH THE
RUNNING BOARD INSTALLATION.
DRIVER SIDE

7. PLACE THE RUNNING BOARD ON THE BRACKETS.
With the rear bracket install complete, place the running
boards on the bace brackets, aligning the T-Bolts with the
slots in the bracket.
8. SNUG THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE RUNNING
BOARDS TO THE BRACKETS.
With the running board placed on all the cab brackets
secure the running boards to the brackets. Slide the running
board to the outside of the vehicle for now. Once the board
has been pivoted in to place and tightened they can be
readjusted.
9. PIVOT THE RUNNING BOARD INTO PLACE.
With the running board tightened to the base brackets, pivot
the running board upward by pushing up on the running
board until the holes are aligned and insert the supplied
M8X20 bolts and flange nuts.
10. TIGHTEN THE BASE BRACKETS TO THE CAB
BRACKETS.
Tighten the base bracket to the cab brackets.
If any adjustments need to be made inward or outward they
can be done now.
Take a minute to ensure all the brackets are in line and the
running boards are not distorted in any way. If any
adjustment is needed, loosen one bracket at a time until the
issue is corrected.