Aries Automotive 364017-2 - Manual (Page 3)

11. From the parts list above, select the Driver/Left side rear mount bracket. Position the mount
bracket onto the installed Bolt Plate. Secure it with (1) 10mm x 30 OD flat washers, (1) 10mm
lock washers and (1) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 11A). Shows mount bracket installed with
hardware. Snug but do not tighten hardware.
12. Located on the under side of the bed of the truck (Fig12) shows location of factory bolt,
remove the factory bolt Select & secure the driver/left side rear brace bracket, with this bolt,
fasten the rear brace bracket to the rear mounting bracket with (1) 10mm x 30mm hex bolt, (2)
10mm x 30 OD flat washers, (1) 10mm lock washers and (1) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 13) shows
brace bracket attached. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
13. Carefully position Driver Side Bar onto Mounting Brackets. Attach Side Bar to Mounting Brackets using
the included (6) 10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (6) 10mm Lock Washers, and (6) 10mm Flat
Washers (Fig 14).shows front bracket attaching to side bar, middle & rear brackets are attached the
same, Do not tighten at this time.
14. Level and adjust Side Bar, then tighten all hardware at this time.
15. Repeat steps 2-13 for passenger Side Bar.
16. Do periodic inspections to 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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
1999-11 1500 Model Front Installation Pictured 1999-10 2500 Model Front Installation Pictured
99-10 2500 Model Front Installation Pictured 99-10 2500 Model Front Installation Pictured
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Nut Plate
10mm Nut Plate
10mm x 30mm Hex bolt
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Flat Washer
10mm x 30mm Hex bolt,
10mm Hex nut
10mm Flat Washers
10mm Lock Washer
Fig 1 Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
Driver Side Front
Bracket Pictured
Front of Vehicle
Front of Vehicle
Factory Bolt
10mm Nut Plate
10mm x 30mm Hex bolt
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Flat Washer