SPEC-D Tuning SSB3-LIB08BK-WB User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3” SIDE BAR
08-13 JEEP LIBERTY
PART# SSB3-LIB08BK-WB SSB3-LIB08S2-WB

3” SIDE BAR
08-12 JEEP LIBERTY
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PARTS LIST:
1
Driver Sidebar
4
10-1.50mm x 25mm Bolt Plates
1
Passenger Sidebar
4
10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket
4
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket
8
8-1.25mm x 35mm Long Hex Bolts
1
Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket
8
8-1.25mm x 25mm Short Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket
24
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
6
Fit Adjustment Spacers (127 x 25 x 3mm)
8
8mm Lock Washers
8
8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Start installation at the front, passenger side of the vehicle. Insert (1) 10mm x 25mm Bolt Plate into the
rectangular hole and out the round hole in the bottom of the side panel, (Figures 1A & 1B).
3. Hold the shorter passenger side front Bracket in place on the outside of the pinch weld and over the
Bolt Plate, (Figure 2A). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate with the included (1) 10mm Flat
Washer and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 2B). Leave loose at this time. NOTE: Make sure that
the mounting tab on the Bracket is on the outside of the pinch weld. IMPORTANT: The front Brackets
are only 1/2” shorter than the rear Brackets, (Figures 2A & 3A). Use the instructions to correctly
identify the Brackets.
4. Line up the (2) holes in the Bracket with the factory holes in the pinch weld. Attach the Bracket to the
pinch weld using the included longer (2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm
Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 2B). Do not tighten at this time.
5. Repeat Steps 2—4 to install the longer passenger side rear Bracket, (Figures 3A & 3B). IMPORTANT:
front Mounting Brackets are 1/2” shorter than the rear Brackets.
6. Repeat Steps 2—5 for front and rear driver sidebar Bracket installation, (Figures 4A, 4B, 5A & 5B).
(4) 10mm Bolt Plates
(6) Adjustment Spacers
Driver/Left Front
(short) Bracket
Driver/Left Rear
(long) Bracket
Passenger/Right
Rear (long) Bracket
Passenger/Right
Front (short) Bracket
Passenger/Right Sidebar
Driver/Left Sidebar
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7. Carefully unwrap and position the passenger Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Sidebar
to the Brackets with the shorter (4) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat
Washers, (Figures 4B & 5B). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Level and adjust the Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware. NOTE: Depending on the vehicle,
model and year, the front of the Sidebar may by close to or make contact with front factory flares. If
necessary, insert 1 to 3 of the Fit Adjustment Spacers between the Bracket and the outside of the pinch
weld as needed to adjust the fit of the Sidebar, (Figures 6A & 6B). Once properly adjusted, fully tighten
all hardware.
9. Repeat Steps 7—8 for driver Sidebar installation.
10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be
used also to clean the Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
Bolt Plate
Fig 1A
Fig 1B
(Fig 2A) Passenger side front bracket
(Fig 2B) Passenger side front bracket pictured
7-1/2”
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
(2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Front

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8”
(Fig 3B) Longer passenger side rear bracket pictured
(Fig 4A) Driver side front bracket
(Fig 4B) Short driver side front bracket pictured
8”
(Fig 3A) Passenger side rear bracket
7-1/2”
(Fig 5A) Driver side rear bracket
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
(2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
(2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Front
Rear

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Fig 6A) Passenger side front bracket pictured
Complete Passenger Side Installation
(Fig 5B) Longer driver side rear bracket pictured
Depending on the vehicle, model and year, it may
be necessary to adjust the spacing between the
Sidebar and the front fender or flare. Insert 1 to 3
of the Fit Adjustment Spacers between the front
Mounting Bracket and the pinch weld as needed to
adjust the Sidebar. IMPORTANT: Bracket is
designed to install on the outside of the pinch
weld. Place Spacers on the outside of the pinch
weld, between the Bracket and the pinch weld,
(Figure 6B).
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
(2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washer
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
Rear
(Fig 6B) Driver side front bracket pictured
IMPORTANT: Brackets are designed to
install on the outside of the pinch weld.
Place Spacers on the outside of the pinch
weld, between the front Brackets and the
pinch weld, (Figure 6B). Spacers are only
used to adjust the front Brackets.
Front