Step bar installation instructions – Aries Automotive 204038 User Manual

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Step Bar

Installation Instructions

Part #204038

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Instructions:

Read instructions completely before proceeding with installation.

Remove the front cab mount bolt. Depending on its condition, you may be able to reuse your existing

bolt. 1973-80 models will use the 1/2 x 5" bolts, while 1981-87 models will use the 1/2 x 3-1/2" bolts.

Install the front step bar mounting bracket to the front cab mount bolt. Install flat washer and hand

tighten.

Remove the nut from the rear body hold down bolt. The nut is positioned on the lower edge of the

frame rail directly behind the front spring hanger on the rear suspension. Insert the rear step bar

mounting bracket through the gap between the front spring hanger and the frame. Position the bracket

so that the rear body hold down bolt goes through the hole in the mounting bracket. Install flat washer,

lock washer, 1/2" hex nut and hand tighten.

Install step bar to front and rear brackets using the 12mm x 1.75 x 50mm bolts, lock washers and flat

washers. With the bar bolted to front and rear brackets, check for proper clearance between step bar

and rocker panel. If additional clearance is necessary, use the 3/16" spacer washers, as required,

between the flat washer on the bottom side of the cab bushing and the front step bar mounting

brackets.

With proper clearance established, the front support bracket can be installed. Position the front

support bracket inside of the step bar mounting bracket. The 90° end of the support bracket installs

to the frame rail with the closed end facing towards the front of the vehicle. When positioned correctly

the support bracket mounting hole lines up with an existing slotted hole in vehicle frame. Install

support bracket to the step bar mounting bracket and to the frame using the 3/8 x 1-1/4" hex head

bolts and corresponding lock washers, flat washers and hex nuts.

Installation of the rear support bracket will require drilling one 1/2" mounting hole per side in the lower

inside edge of the front spring hanger. Remove the rear step bar mounting bolt and position rear

support bracket so that it spans from the step bar mounting hole to the lower edge of the front spring

hanger. Install step bar mounting bolt and hand tighten. Mark location on spring hanger for mounting

hole to be drilled. Drill hole and then use the 1/2 x 2" hex head bolt, lock washer, flat washer and hex

nut to secure the rear bracket to the spring hanger.

Check alignment of step bar. Make any final adjustments and then tighten all bolts.

Repeat procedure for the opposite side.

Check fasteners periodically. Re-tighten as necessary.

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