Dee Zee DZ370831 User Manual
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8/1/07 (AM)
Front Mounting Bracket
Rear Mounting Bracket
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Locate passenger Sidebar and place on a clean working area. Attach front Mounting Bracket to Sidebar using the
included (1) ½” x 2” Flat Head Bolts (Figure 1). NOTE: Use the counter sunk hole on the front Mounting Bracket.
3. Attach rear Mounting Bracket to Sidebar using the included (1) ½” x 2” Hex Head Bolt, (1) ½” Lock Washer, and
(1) ½” Flat Washers (Figure 2). NOTE: Make sure the rear Mounting Bracket is positioned so the slots are
towards the middle of the bar (front of vehicle) and
with 90˚ bends away from the bar (towards the frame). Use the
bottom round hole to attach it to Sidebar.
4. From underside of vehicle, locate the factory rectangular hole in the frame towards the front of the vehicle and
insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate (Figure 3).
5. To secure the Bolt Plate in place, put a Plastic Retainer on Bolt and thread tight against the frame (Figure 4).
6. With help, position the Sidebar up to vehicle frame and place top hole of front Mounting Bracket over previously
installed Bolt Plate. Secure Mounting Bracket to Bolt Plate using the included (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (1) 12mm Lock
Washer, and (1) 12mm Flat Washer (Figure 5). Do not tighten at this time.
7. Depending on your vehicle, place either the Rear Straight Bracket or the Rear Offset Bracket on the inner side of
frame. Hook Top Rear Clamp on the upper slotted hole on the Straight Bracket. NOTE: Hook on the Top Rear
Clamp should be facing up to the floor panel of the vehicle. Hook Bottom Rear Clamp onto the lower slotted hole
on the Straight Bracket. NOTE: Hook on the Bottom Rear Clamp should be facing downwards to the ground
(Figure 6 & 7).
8. Hold Clamp Assembly in place while you attach Rear Mounting Bracket to top and bottom Clamps using the
included (2) 10mm x 45mm Hex Head Bolts, (2) 10mm Lock Washers, and (2) 10mm Flat Washers (Figure 6 &
7). Do not tighten at this time.
Regular Cab Models: Place Rear Offset Bracket against back side of frame on the driver side, so recessed area
clears brake lines. Position rear Straight Bracket against backside of frame on the passenger side.
95-98 Extended Cab Models: Place Rear Offset Bracket against backside of frame on the passenger side and
rear Straight Bracket against the backside of frame on the driver side.
93-03 Extended Cab Models: Place rear Straight Bracket against the backside of frame on the passenger and
driver side.
9. Attach bottom side of front Mounting Bracket to factory hole on the cross member which lines up with hole on the
Mounting Bracket using the included (1) 12mm x 40mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Hex
Nuts, and (2) 12mm Flat Washers. NOTE: Slots may vary from vehicle to vehicle.
10. Level and align Sidebar properly; then tighten all hardware at this time.
11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
½” x 2” Flat Head
Bolt
½” x 2” Hex Head
Bolt
½” Lock Washer
½” Flat Washer
Figure 1
Figure 2