TrailFX A1536S/B User manual

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REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE.STANDARD OPERATING LOAD FOR TIGHTEN
BODY MOUNT NUTS & BOLTS VARIES FROM
45
TO
65
FOOT POUND.
60-180 min
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POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL –LIMITED LIFETIME
POWDER COATED BLACK –3 YEARS
PARTS LIST:
Qty
Part Description
Qty
Part Description
1
Driver/Left Sidebar
12
8mm-1.25 x 25mm Combination Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Sidebar
24
8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers
3
Driver/left Mounting Brackets
12
8mm Lock Washers
3
Passenger/passenger Mounting Brackets
6
8mm Hex Nuts
3
Driver/left Support Brackets
6
8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
3
Passenger/right Support Brackets
12
6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
6
8mm Nut/Bolt Plates
24
6mm x 22mm x 2mm Flat Washers
6
8mm Plastic Retainers
12
6mm Nylon Lock Nuts
18
8mm-1.25 x 30 Hex Bolts
4" Oval Nerf Bar
Part No. A1536S/B
Fits: 2009-Current Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
(3) Passenger/Right
Mounting Brackets
(6) 8mm Bolt x 8mm Nut Plates
(6) Plastic Retainers
(3) Driver/Left
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Support Brackets
(3) Driver/Left Support Brackets
Driver/left Side Step
illustrated. Note front step
pad is slightly further away
from front end of tube
Arrows show approximate location
of inserts in bottom of Sidebars
Front
Cutting Not
Required
Drilling is
Required

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Starting at the driver side-front of the vehicle, remove the sealing tape covering the factory holes in the side of the inner
panel, (Figure 1).
2. Determine the correct procedure to attach the driver side front Bracket for your model/year:
Models without factory threaded inserts in body panel:
a. Partially thread an 8mm Hex Bolt into the threaded end of an 8mm Bolt and Nut Plate, (Figure 2). Thread the Hex
Bolt in until it is flush with the welded nut, (Figure 3). Use the Hex Bolt as a handle and insert the Bolt and Nut Plate
into the oval hole, (Figure 4).
b. Feed the threaded bolt on the Bolt Plate through one of the hex shaped factory holes.
Front
(Fig 1) 2009-mid 2015 Driver/Left front
mounting location (No factory holes
in pinch weld on 2009-2011 models)
(Fig 2) 8mm Bolt-8mm Nut Plate, NOTE:
8mm Bolt-Nut Plate is not required on
models with threaded inserts
(Fig 3) Thread (1) 8mm Hex Bolt
into the nut on the plate. Stop when
bolt reaches end of nut as pictured
(Fig 4) Use the loose Hex Bolt as a handle. Insert the
Bolt Plate into the oval hole and feed the threaded end
out either factory hex shaped hole. IMPORTANT: Do
not let go of the hex bolt until after Plastic Retainer
has been threaded onto bolt (Fig 5)

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c. Thread (1) 8mm Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end and down tight against the body panel, (Figure 5). NOTE:
The Plastic Retainer is designed to keep the Bolt/Nut Plate from falling into the body panel and to aid in Bracket
installation.
d. Select a driver side Mounting Bracket, (Figure 6). Attach the Bracket to the threaded end of the Bolt Plate with (1)
8mm Flat Washer, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 7). Do not tighten at this time.
e. Remove the 8mm Hex Bolt from the nut on the Bolt Plate from Step 3a. Rotate the Bolt on the Bolt Plate until the
threaded nut lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body panel, (Figures 7 & 8). Attach the
Bracket to the threaded Nut Plate with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer,
(Figure 8). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
Models with factory threaded inserts:
(Fig 5) Thread Plastic Retainer onto Bolt
Plate to hold Bole Plate in position.
Plastic Retainer
Front
Remove Hex Bolt, rotate Bolt/Nut
Plate to line up threaded nut with
body panel and Mounting
Bracket (see arrow)
8mm Flat Washer
8mm Lock Washer
8mm Hex Nut
Plastic Retainer
(Fig 7) Attach Bracket to Bolt on Bolt Plate
(Fig 6) Driver side Brackets
Front
Front
(Fig 8) Remove 8mm Hex Bolt (see Fig 3).
Rotate Bolt Plate to line up with remaining
factory hex shaped hole.
8mm Hex Bolt
8mm Lock Washer
8mm Flat Washer

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a. Attach the driver side Front Bracket directly to the threaded inserts with (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock
Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washer, (Figures 9 & 10). Leave hardware loose.
3. Next, select a driver side Support Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the back of the front Bracket with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex
Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 11). Rotate the Support Bracket to the back of the
pinch weld. Line up the slots in the top of the Support Bracket with the (2) factory holes in the pinch weld. Attach the
Bracket to the back of the pinch weld with (2) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock
Nuts, (Figure 12). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: 2009-10 models are not equipped with factory
holes and will require drilling through the pinch weld to attach the Support Bracket. Do not drill through pinch weld at this
time, (see Step 8).
4. Move along the side of the body panel to the center mounting location, (Figure 13). Repeat Steps 2—4to install the
driver side center Bracket and Support Bracket, (Figures 14 & 18).
Front
(Fig 9) Driver side front mid 2015-on, an example of
models with factory installed threaded inserts
Front
(Fig 10) Driver side front-models with factory
installed threaded inserts. Bolt Plate not required
(2) 8mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
Front
(Fig 12) Attach Support Bracket to
back of pinch weld (models with
factory holes in pinch weld only)
(2) 6mm Hex Bolts
(4) 6mm Flat Washers
(2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Front
(Fig 13) Driver/Left center location
Front
(Fig 14) Attach Driver/Left center Bracket
Front
(Fig 11) Attach Support Bracket
to back of Mounting Bracket
8mm Hex Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
8mm Nylon Lock Nut

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5. Move to the rear location, (Figure 15). Repeat Steps 2—4to install the rear Brackets, (Figure 16). NOTE: The cradles on
the front, center and rear Brackets must all face forward.
6. Select the driver/left Sidebar. Carefully position the Sidebar onto the (3) Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT: Do not slide,
(front to back or rotate), the Sidebar on the Brackets or damage to the finish on the Sidebar may result. Attach the Sidebar
to the (3) Brackets with (6) 8mm Combination Hex Bolts, (Figures 17—19). Do not fully tighten at this time.
Rear
(Fig 15) Driver/Left rear mounting location
IMPORTANT: 2009-2012 models without holes
in pinch weld will require drilling 1/4” holes
through pinch weld to attach driver side front
support bracket. Do complete installation of
sidebars first, level sidebar before drilling
holes for support bracket.
Rear
(Fig 16) Driver/Left rear Brackets installed
IMPORTANT: 2009-2012 models without holes
in pinch weld will require drilling 1/4” holes
through pinch weld to attach driver side front
support bracket. Do complete installation of
sidebars first, level sidebar before drilling
holes for support bracket.
Rear
(Fig 19) Driver/Left rear installation
(2) 8mm Combo
Hex Bolts
Front
(Fig 17) Driver/Left front installation
(2) 8mm Combo
Hex Bolts
Front
(Fig 18) Driver/left center installation
(2) 8mm Combo
Hex Bolts

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7. Properly level and adjust the Sidebar and fully tighten all hardware.
2009-12 models requiring drilling for driver side Support Brackets:
a. Make sure the Sidebar is level to the vehicle. Adjust and tighten all mounting hardware.
b. Line up the slots on the Support Brackets with the back of the pinch weld. Mark the location of the slots onto the
pinch weld.
c. Drill (2) 1/4” holes through the pinch weld for each Support Bracket. IMPORTANT: Do not drill too close to the bottom
edge of the pinch weld. Adjust the Brackets as necessary to move the slots up the body panel away from the edge.
Drill the holes toward the outside of the marked slots.
d. Attach each Support Bracket to the pinch weld with (2) 6mm Hex Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon
Lock Nuts, (Figures 16—19). Check the Sidebar for level then fully tighten all hardware.
8. Move to the passenger side of the vehicle. Remove tape covering front, center and rear locations. Repeat Steps 2—8for
passenger side installation.
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Installation Complete

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FAQ’s
1. Hardware’s are not of correct size.
In GMC / Chevrolet truck model 2006 & up, customer needs to reuse the factory body bolts to install the bracket. If your vehicle is not
GMC / Chevrolet 2006 & up, ensure that holes are not partially covered with any plastic grommet or rust? If it is, remove the plastic
grommet & rust from the thread holes & re-try the installation.
2. Mounting Bracket are not getting Installed properly.
In some cases Illustration images shown in Installation manual may not be the exactly same as per actual vehicle images ,also if Driver /
Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoid fitment issue.
3. Products are thumping / rattling after installation.
Ensure that all required mounting brackets / hardware’s are installed & tighten correctly. Suggest using white lithium / regular grease
between the metal to metal contact surfaces.
4. Side Bar is not aligning with vehicle / Step Pads are not aligning with vehicle doors.
Side bar may be interchanged or mounting brackets are not installed at the correct position in the vehicle. Refer Parts identification guide.
5. Missing / Excess Hardware.
Recheck hardware count as per the part list.
6. Product not installing properly.
Ensure make model year, cab length and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
Driver Side tube packed using “Green” color foam sheet. Passenger Side tube packed using “White” color foam sheet
No.
Parts Identification
1
Passenger / Right ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “PR”
2
Driver / Left ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “DR”
3
Passenger / Right ‘Center’ Bracket marked “PC”
4
Driver / Left ‘Center’ Bracket marked “DC”
5
Passenger / Right ‘Front’ Bracket marked “PF”
6
Driver / Left ‘Front’ Bracket marked “DF”
Note:
This guide is to identify the parts and not a reference for part count.
For part count, refer Parts List.
Product / Bracket image is representative and actual design may vary.
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PRODUCT CARE
Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact.
Regular waxing is recommended to protect the finish of the product.
Use ONLY Non-Abrasive automotive wax. Use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental and can scratch the
finish leading to corrosion.
Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs for Stainless Steel finish.
Mild soap may be used to clean the product for both Stainless Steel and Black finish.
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. (KAO) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase by the
original retail consumer. KAO disclaims any other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or an
intended use. If the product is found to be defective, KAO may replace or repair the product at our option, when the product is returned prepaid,
with proof of purchase. Alteration to, improper installation, or misuse of this product voids the warranty. KAO’s liability is limited to repair or
replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.