Aries Automotive 204001 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SIDE BAR PART #204001/204001-2

1988 - 1998 GMC/CHEVY PICKUPS 3-DOOR CAB 2/4WD

PARTS LIST

(2) SIDE TUBES WITH STEPS (8) ½” FLAT WASHERS
(2) FRONT MOUNT BRACKETS (8) ½” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS
(2) REAR MOUNT BRACKETS (4) 3/8” x 1” HEX HEAD BOLTS
(2) MOUNT BRACES (8) 3/8” FLAT WASHERS
(4) M12 – 1.75 x 120mm HEX HEAD BOLTS (4) 3/8” HEX LOCK NUTS
(4) ½” x 2” HEX HEAD BOLTS

PROCEDURE

1. Begin installation by working on driver side of the vehicle (see Figures 1.1 – 1.3).

2. From underneath truck, loosen and remove body mount bolts that run upward through mounts into
floorboard. Attach and secure Front Mount Bracket to underside of vehicles front body mount (see
Figure 1.2) with (1) M12 – 1.75 x 120mm bolt, (1) ½” split lock washer, and (1) ½” flat washer. Hand
Tighten.

3. Attach and secure Rear Mount Bracket to underside of vehicles rear body mount in same manner as the
front.

4. Fasten Mount Brace to Rear Mount Bracket and vehicles rear body mount using (1) 3/8” x 1” bolt, (2)
3/8” flat washers, and (1) 3/8” lock nut, for each side of Mount Brace (see Figure 1.3). Hand tighten.

5 Attach Side Tube to Front and Rear Brackets using (1) ½” x 2” bolt, (1) ½” lock washer, and (1) ½” flat

washer for each bracket, and hand tighten. Adjust Side Tube so that it is level and centered, and tighten
all bolts to complete the driver-side assembly.

6. Repeat process for passenger side of vehicle to complete installation.

FINISH PROTECTION- ARIES PRODUCTS HAVE A HIGH FINISH THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED SUCH AS ANY
OTHER HIGH FINISH PRODUCT ON THE VEHICLE. PROTECT THE FINISH WITH A NON-ABRASIVE
AUTOMOTIVE WAX. THE USE OF SOAP, POLISH, OR WAX THAT CONTAINS ABRASIVES IS DETRIMENTAL, AS
THE COMPOUNDS SCRATCH THE FINISH AND OPEN IT TO CORROSION.

DISCLAIMER- BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FROM THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF ARIES
PRODUCTS. ARIES PRODUCTS ARE SOLD AS DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS
PROTECTION FOR THE VEHICLE OR OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR ROLL OVER. ARIES AUTOMOTIVE
ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INJURY, LOSS, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
OR ROLLOVER

Figure 1.1 – Full Assembly View

Figure 1.2 – Front Bracket Figure 1.3 – Rear Bracket