Aries Automotive 1050-2 - Manual (Page 2)

bracket as seen in (Fig 4) Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat step 4 to install
the driver/left side mounting bracket. NOTE: Driver side 2012 models do not install the upper
hardware at this time.
5. Next, place the top fill plate back in position pending on the year of the vehicle & from the bottom
mark a slot on the underside of the fill plate straight up from the frame upright seen in (Fig 5)
2007-2011 top brace brackets mount to the side of the frame upright seen in Fig 5A) NOTE: 2012
driver side is attached between the frame upright & rail due to the air pump as seen in Fig
6).once marked out Cut the 2 slots to clear the top brackets. NOTE: Only cut a slot long enough to
clear the top brace brackets. IMPORTANT! Do not cut completely through either end of the fill
panel. Once slots have been cut reinstall the fill panel with the factory push pins.
6. With the fill plate reinstalled begin to install the upper brace brackets NOTE: 07-12 models
Passenger side / 07-11 Driver side Select (1) 8mm x rod bolt and (1) 8mm flat washer. From the
driver/left side, insert the rod bolt and flat washer into the opening at the base of the frame as
seen in (Fig 8) and out the factory hole on the side of the frame above the tab on the previously
installed frame mounting bracket, seen in (Fig 5A). Hold the rod bolt in place and insert the
driver/left side top brace bracket through the slots cut in the fill panel. Secure the top brace
bracket to the side of the frame with the included (1) 8mm flat washer, (1) 8mm lock washer, and
(1) 8mm hex nut, seen in (Fig 5A). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this step
for the passenger/right side top brace bracket installation.
7. NOTE: 2012 models driver side Select the brace bracket and the 10mm x 50mm rod bolt and (1)
10mm flat washer, from the driver/left side, insert the brace bracket through the fill plate and in
between the air pump and the upright frame as seen in (Fig 6) then place the rod bolt and flat
washer into the opening at the front base of the cross frame as seen in (Fig 9). through the brace
bracket and out the factory hole and through the lower mount bracket on the side of the frame rail,
hold the rod bolt in place and Secure the top brace bracket and the mount bracket to the side of
the frame with the included (1) 10mm washer and (1) 10mm lock washer, (1) 10mm hex nut, seen
in (Fig 10). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. With assistance, lift the Grille Guard up to the inside of the lower mounting brackets; line up the
holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the Grille Guard. Secure to the mount brackets
with (3) 12mm x 30mm hex bolts, (6) 12mm flat washers, (3)12mm lock washers and (3) hex nuts
per side, as seen in (Fig11). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time, adjust the grille guard
back into an upright position and secure the Top Brackets to the grille guard with the included (2)
10mm x 30mm button head bolts, (4) 10mm flat washers and (2) 10mm lock washers and (2)
10mm hex nuts. Adjust the grill guard & brackets as necessary to center & level the bar. Once
properly aligned, tighten all of the hardware.
9. Next hold the splash shield up & into position, mark the cut area on the inside of the shield, Start
by trimming a small opening and slowly enlarge the opening to get the best fit around the
brackets. Once done reinstall splash shield with the factory push pins.
10. Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment , wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a
protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could
damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild
soap may be used also to clean the products .
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For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the products.