Aries Automotive 203038-2 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1966-1977 FORD BRONCO
PART # 203038 / 203038-2
PARTS LIST:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 Driver/Left Sidebar 14 10mm Lock Washers
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 28 10mm flat washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 14 10mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 2 5/8” Nuts
14 10mm x 40mm Hex Bolts 2 16mm Lock washers
PASSENGER SIDE SHOWN
Front of Sidebars
Passenger & DriverSide Front Mounting Bracket
Passenge
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PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. Drilling (3) 10mm holes are required per side.
2. Select the passenger sidebar from the list of parts & attach the front mounting bracket to the front leg of
the sidebar with (4) 10mm hex bolts,(8) 10mm flat washers,(4) 10mm lock washers & (4) 10mm nuts as
see in (FIG 1) offset portion of bracket fits towards the frame Snug but do not tighten hardware at this
time.
3. With the bracket attached to the sidebar remove the factory rear nut from the front of the leaf spring
bolt, as seen in (FIG 2) with the nut removed from the bolt, place the side bar over the leaf spring bolt
and secure it with (1) 5/8” nut and (1) 16mm lock washer as seen in (FIG 3) Snug but leave lose
enough to be able to pivot the side bar do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. With the rear attached and with help or a jack stand raise the front of the side bar sidebar up and level
with the bottom of the cab equal distance in the front & rear between the cab and the sidebar as seen in
(FIG 4) with the bar in place position the bracket against the front body mount as seen in (FIG 5) and
mark the (3) holes with a marker for drilling, once you are satisfied with the location of the holes lower
the side bar and drill out the (3) holes with a 10mm drill bit as seen in (FIG 6).
5. Once holes are drilled lift the sidebar back into position secure side bar with (3) 10mm bolts, (6) 10mm
flat washers, (3) 10mm lock washers & (3) 10mm nuts as seen in (FIG 7) Snug but do not tighten
hardware at this time.
6. Level and align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
7. Repeat Steps 2-6 for driver Sidebar installation.
8. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure 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.
PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
Fig 1
Fig 2
Remove factory nut
(4) 10mm Hex bolts
(8) 10mm Flat washer
(4) 10mm Lock washer
(4) 10mm flat washer
Front
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