Steelcraft Automotive 413809p 5 PREMIUM OVAL SIDE BAR User Manual
Steelcraft Automotive For the car

5" BENT END SIDEBARS
09-12 FORD F-150 CREW CAB
Page 1 of 3
4/4/12 Rev1 (DP)
PARTS LIST:
Qty
Description
Qty
Description
1
Driver/Left Side Bar
10
8mm Deep Clip Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Side Bar
10
8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
2
Driver/Left Front-Passenger/Right Rear
Mounting Brackets
22
8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
2
Passenger/Right-Driver/Left Rear Front
Mounting Brackets
10
8mm x 28mm OD x 3mm Large Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Center Mounting Bracket
32
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm STD Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Center Mounting Bracket
32
8mm Lock Washers
10
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 x 28mm Large 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 25mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers, (4)
8mm STD 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, (Figure 3). The mounting holes will be the last set towards
the back of the cab.
6. Select the driver side Center Mounting Bracket. Locate the mounting location and insert (1) 8mm Nut
Clip as per Step 2, (Figure 4). Secure the Center Bracket to the Clip Nut with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex
Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm x 28mm Large Flat Washer, (Figure 5). Line up the (1)
Driver/Left Rear
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Center
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Front
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Rear
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right
Center Mounting
Bracket
Passenger/Right
Front Mounting
Bracket
Front
Driver/Left Sidebar Illustrated