Steelcraft Automotive 413709p 5 PREMIUM OVAL SIDE BAR User Manual
Steelcraft Automotive For the car

5IN BENT END SIDEBARS
04-08 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB
EXCLUDES 2004 "HERITAGE" MODELS
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4/4/12 Rev2 (DP)
PARTS LIST:
Qty
Description
Qty
Description
1
Driver/Left Side Bar
16
8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Side Bar
8
8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
2
Driver/Left Front-Passenger/Right Rear
Mounting Brackets
32
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
2
Passenger/Right Front- Driver/Left Rear
Mounting Brackets
24
8mm Lock Washers
8
8mm Deep Clip Nuts
8
8mm Hex Nuts
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting on the driver side of the vehicle, locate the (2) holes in the pinch weld to find the
factory mounting holes in the inner side panel, (Figure 1). NOTE: The inner holes may be
covered with sealing tape or insulation. Slide the 8mm Clip Nuts into the opening with the nut
towards the inside. Line up the threaded nut on the clip with the round holes, (Figure 1).
3. Partially attach the driver side Mounting Bracket to the Clip Nuts with the included (2) 8mm x
30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 2). Depending
on model and year, the brake cable may be run on the inside or outside of the Bracket. Do not
tighten hardware at this time. NOTE: The Cradle on the Front Mounting Bracket should face to
the rear of the vehicle.
4. Align the bottom holes in the front Mounting Bracket with the (2) holes in the pinch weld. Bolt
the Bracket to the pinch weld using the included (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock
Washers, (4) 8mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 2). NOTE: Insert the bolts up
from the bottom of the pinch weld and through the Bracket.
5. Repeat Steps 2
– 4 for Rear Mounting Bracket installation. NOTE: The cradle on the Rear
Mounting Bracket should face the front of the vehicle, (Figures 3 & 4).
6. Carefully position the Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets and attach it using the included (4)
8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 4). Do
not tighten hardware at this time.
7. Level and adjust the Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
8. Repeat Steps 2
– 7 for passenger Sidebar installation.
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Driver/Left Rear
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Front
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Rear
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Front
Mounting Bracket
Front
Driver/Left Sidebar Illustrated