Excalibur 2019+ DODGE RAM 1500 User manual

2019+ dodge ram 1500
running board installation guide
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21C

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.
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
TOOLS REQUIRED
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 board until they bottom out
and secure using the hardware
located at the rear of the running
board.
3. SECURE RUBBER FILLER
STRIP TO THE MUD
GUARDS.
Using the pre installed SS self
tapper secure the rubber filler strip
to the mudguards.
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.

1. LOCATE CAB BRACKET
MOUNTING LOCATIONS.
Located on the sill of the vehicle there will be three factory
mounting locations. There are two different stud positions.
The same bracket will fit both configurations.
3. POSITION THE CAB BRACKETS FRONT TO REAR.
Install the cab brackets 3 per side using the supplied M8 flanged nuts. See below for
bracket placement and position.
2. PREPARE HARDWARE.
The factory hardware is heavily coated
in paint. There is a good chance that
the stud may become stripped or
break if not cleaned before tightening.
Clean the threads of the studs to be used
using a M8x1.25 die or a wire brush prior
to install of brackets.
PASSENGER.
FRONT-REAR
DRIVER.
FRONT-REAR

5. (A) ADD THE BASE BRACKETS.
With the cab bracket supports mounted, add the base
brackets using the supplied M8X20 bolts and supplied
flanged nuts. 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. This
will make mounting the running boards to the base
brackets far more simple.
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. TIGHTEN THE CAB MOUNTED BRACKETS.
With all the cab brackets mounted in the correct orientation,
tighten the M8 flanged nuts.
REAR OF CAB

1. LOCATE AND REMOVE THE
DRIVER AND PASSENGER BOX
MOUNT BOLTS.
On both driver and passenger remove
the factory box mounting bolts, located
inside of the boxed in bracket welded to
the frame.
TIP: Use a 12’’ extension with a 18mm
socket fed through the bottom of the
bracket.
6.6’ & 8’ box ONLY.
REAR BRACKET
INSTALLATION.
2. INSTALL THE REAR BRACKETS
USING THE FACTORY REMOVED
BOX MOUNT BOLT.
Using the factory bolt install the rear
brackets, leave the hardware slightly
loose until the M8 bolt is tightened.
THE BRACKET ON THE LEFT IS
PASSENGER SIDE.
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DESCRIPTION
1
PRE ASSEMBLED DRIVER
SIDE BRACKET
1
PRE ASSEMBLED
PASSENGER SIDE
PASSENGER SIDE
REAR BRACKET
The Patented Rear Flex Bracket
has been designed to flex with
the box of the vehicle while still
providing the necessary support
for the 3rd step.
3. BOLT THE REAR BRACKETS TO
THE CHASSIS.
Using the supplied M8 Flange nut and
M8X20 bolt, tighten the backside of the
bracket to the chassis of the vehicle.
NOTE: 5.8’ BOXES DO
NOT REQUIRE REAR
BRACKETS AS THERE
ARE ONLY 2 STEPS AND
NO BOX MOUNTED
STEP.
4. BOLT THE REAR BRACKETS TO
THE TOP MOUNT SECTION.
Using the supplied M8 Flange nut
secure the rubber isolator to the top
section of the rear bracket.
Using the supplied M8X20 bolt, washer,
and Nylock nut, bolt the outer side of the
rear bracket to the top mount.
NOTE: A NYLOCK NUT MUST BE
USED IN THE HOLE SHOWN ON THE
LEFT. THE BRACKET WILL PIVOT
HERE WHEN STEPPED ON AND A
FLANGED NUT WILL COME LOOSE
HERE.
REPEAT FOR DRIVER SIDE