Aries Automotive 204013 User Manual

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.

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Figure 1.1 – Driver-Side Full Assembly View

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