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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE BAR PART #
2000 -12 GMC HD and 1500 CREW CAB 2/4WD
2000 -12 CHEVY HD and 1500 CREW CAB 2/4WD
PARTS LIST
(2) SIDE TUBES WITH STEPS (4) ½” x 2” HEX HEAD BOLTS
(2) FRONT MOUNT BRACKETS (10) ½” FLAT WASHERS
(2) REAR MOUNT BRACKETS (10) ½” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS
(2) CENTER MOUNT BRACES (2) 3/8” x 1” HEX HEAD BOLTS
(6) M12 – 1.75 x 120mm HEX HEAD BOLTS (2) 3/8” FLAT WASHERS
(note- these bolts only used for 2005 and before- Use existing bolts for 06-up)
(4) 1.44” OD SPACER WASHER
(2) FRONT SPACER TUBES (SHOWN IN FIG 1.2)
PROCEDURE
1. Begin installation by working on driver side of the vehicle (see Figures 1.1 – 1.4).
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, sandwiching the
spacer tube shown (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 as shown in Figure 1.4, in
same manner as the front. Repeat for Center Brace, but insert (2) 1.44” OD spacer washers between Center
Brace and center body mount (see Figure 1.3).
4. 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. Fasten Center Brace to Side Tube using (1) 3/8” x 1” bolt, and (1) 3/8” flat
washer. Adjust Side Tube so that it is level and centered, and tighten all bolts to complete the driver-side
assembly.
5. Repeat process for passenger side of vehicle to complete installation.
204013 / 204013-2
Figure 1.1 – Driver-Side Full Assembly View
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½” x 2” Bolt
½” Washers
M12 – 1.75 x 120mm Bolt
Figure 1.2 – Front Bracket
1.44” OD Spacers
Figure 1.3 – Center Brace
3/8” Hardware
Figure 1.4 – Rear Bracket
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
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INSTALLTION ALERT
General Motors has made changes to their late model 2010 and 20 12 Chevrolet Silverado and
GMC Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty Trucks and these changes affect the installation of our
Side Bars.
Currently, all Side Bars manufactured for GM trucks use the factory body mount bolts to attach
the bars and brackets to the truck. In years past, GM used a fixed nut that was welded in place to
the chassis of the truck. Starting late 2010, GM has now gone to a loose nut that is surrounded by
a "Cage Nut" which has two tabs on either side of the nut to keep it from loosening. Along with
this cage nut, GM is also using Heavy Duty Loc-tite on the Body Mount Bolts for added
protection.
Due to this change, Aries is recommending EXTREME CARE when removing the factory body
mount bolts from these trucks. Loosen and re-tighten all body mount bolts by hand! DO NOT
use Impact Tools of any kind! If bolts become increasingly tight as you are loosening them you
may need to retighten & loosen the bolt several times to clear the loc-tite from the threads Failure
to follow this instruction could cause the body mount bolts to seize and the tabs of the 'Cage Nut'
to bend allowing the nut to spin freely inside Chassis floor board!
Most of clients have been installing the existing side bar applications on these new trucks with no
issues, but please be sure to follow our recommendation to prevent any installation issues. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call our Customer Service Department at 888-800-2743.
Example of the General Motors Body Bolts
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