Westin Automotive Products HDX DROP STEP WTW User manual

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank you for choosing Westin products
for additional installation assistance please call
Customer Service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653401-RevA ECO #: W17-0067 DATE: 11/2/17
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS,
HDX DROP STEP WTW
APPLICATION:
1999-2016 Ford F250 / F350 / F450 / F550 - Super Crew 6 Ft Bed
PART NUMBER:
56-534015, 56-5340152
ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION TOOLS NEEDED
12STEP BAR ASSEMBLY 3/8” DRIVE RATCHET
24MOUNTING BRACKET 1/2” DRIVE RATCHET
31DRIVER SIDE CENTER MOUNTING BRACKET TORQUE WRENCH
41PASSENGER SIDE CENTER MOUNTING BRACKET 13MM SOCKET
52FRONT SPACER PLATE ALLEN WRENCH
610 M8 EXTRUDED U-NUT (ZINC PLATED) SOCKET EXT.
712 M8 HEX NUT (BLACK ZINC) 13MM WRENCH
812 M8 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW (BLACK ZINC) 18MM SOCKET
912 M8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (BLACK ZINC) 19MM SOCKET
10 24 M8 FLAT WASHER (BLACK ZINC) 18MM WRENCH
11 12 SHORT M8 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC) 19MM WRENCH
12 14 LONG M8 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC)
13 26 M8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)
14 26 M8 FLAT WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)
15,16 2ISOLATOR BRACKET, DRIVER (15) AND PASSENGER (16)
17, 18 2TOP ISOLATOR MOUNT BRACKET, DRIVER (17) AND PASSENGER (18)
19 2M12 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW (YELLOW ZINC)
20 6M12 SPLIT LOCK WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)
21 2M12 FISH WIRE
22 4M12 BOLT PLATE
23 4M12 HEX NUT (YELLOW ZINC)
24 4M12 FLAT WASHER (YELLOW ZINC)
25 2ISOLATOR KIT
ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT MUST BE USED ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS TO PREVENT THREAD DAMAGE AND GALLING
CONTENT
ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 5ITEM 1

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank you for choosing Westin products
for additional installation assistance please call
Customer Service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653401-RevA ECO #: W17-0067 DATE: 11/2/17
2. Start installation on driver’s side. On the rocker panel find locations with open holes and insert in the top open holes (2)
M8 nut clips (Item 6). NOTE: ON SOME VEHICLES THE MOUNTING HOLES DO NOT LINE UP FROM THE FAC-
TORY IF THIS IS THE CASE DRILL OUT THE HOLES USING A 7/16” DRILL BIT
3. Then loosely install M8 hardware to previously installed Nut Clip; (2) M8 hex head bolts, (2) M8 flat washers, (2) M8 split
lock washers. For installing to bottom open holes of the rocker panel, loosely install, (2) M8 button head bolts, (4) M8 flat
washers, (2) M8 split lock washers, (2) M8 hex nuts. Repeat the same procedure for all other mounting locations. See Fig-
ure 1.
4. Note: For 2010– up model years place (1) front mounting bracket spacer (Item 5) in between the rocker panel and the front
mounting bracket before installing. See Figure 2
5. Locate the supplied M12 bolt plate (item 22) and M12 fish wire (item 21), and guide the bolt plate through the specified
holes on the bed rail located underneath the truck closest to the front of the bed. See Figure 3
6. Once bolt plates are through the specified holes locate the top isolator bracket (item 17). Loosely install the bracket with
supplied M12 hardware. See Figure 4
7. Continue by locating the isolator kit (item 25) and the isolator bracket (item 15). Loosely install the brackets with the sup-
plied M12 hardware. See Figure 5
8. Tilt Board at angle to insert brackets into first 3 front mounting locations. See Figure 6
PROCEDURE
1. Remove contents from box, verify if all parts listed are present and free from damage.
Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation.
Failure to identify damage before installation could lead to a rejection of any claim.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Rear Driver
Side Shown
Front Driver
Side Shown
ITEM 17
ITEM 15 ITEM 22 ITEM 25

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank you for choosing Westin products
for additional installation assistance please call
Customer Service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653401-RevA ECO #: W17-0067 DATE: 11/2/17
9. For Step Board installation to the previously installed mounting brackets use the supplied M8 hardware with long bolts on
the Isolator Bracket (Item 15) and use M8 hardware with short bolts for all other mounting location. See Figure 7 and 8.
10. Align step bar and brackets to desired positioning then torque and tighten all: M8 hardware to 15-18 ft-lbs, and M12 hard-
ware to 52-60ft-lbs.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Center Pass
Side Shown
Figure 3
Front Bed Driver
Side Shown Figure 4
Front Bed Driver
Side Shown
Figure 8 Item 15
Mounting,
Driver Side
Shown
Driver Side
Shown
Figure 5
Front Bed Driver
Side Shown

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank you for choosing Westin products
for additional installation assistance please call
Customer Service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653401-RevA ECO #: W17-0067 DATE: 11/2/17
Care Instructions
 REGULAR WAXING IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF POLISH OR WAX THAT MAY CONTAIN ABRASIVES.
 STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS CAN BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. STAINLESS STEEL POLISH SHOULD BE USED TO POLISH SMALL SCRATCHES.
 GLOSS BLACK FINISHES SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.
INSTALLATION COMPLETED
11. Below are Figures representing the orientation and positioning of the brackets.
See Figures below
Item 2
Item 3
Item 2
Item 15
Driver Side Crew Cab
FORWARD
Figure 8

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Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Thank you for choosing Westin products
for additional installation assistance please call
Customer Service [phone]
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-5653401-RevA ECO #: W17-0067 DATE: 11/2/17
Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death, personal injury, and / or property damage.
FASTENERS:
All Westin supplied fasteners must be utilized and installed in accordance with the installation in-
structions and apply torque to the specifications as defined. DOUBLE CHECK ALL FASTENERS
BEFORE INITIAL USE, AND PERIODICALLY IN THE FUTURE TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION
AND SAFETY.
DRILLING:
Most Westin products do not require drilling for installation. If drilling is defined as required, use
caution when drilling a vehicle. FAILURE TO REVIEW AN AREA TO BE DRILLED MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE.
EYE PROTECTION:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS TO
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
MAXIMUM TOWING/CARRYING CAPACITY:
The Westin Receiver Hitches will have a visible tow rating label affixed directly on the product. Us-
er should never exceed the vehicle manufacturers maximum tow and weight rating regardless of
the capacity of the hitch. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL VOID THE WESTIN
WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS
VEHICLE DAMAGE.
WARNING
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