Aries Automotive 205006-2 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE BAR PART #205006/ 205006-2
2000-2004 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2/4WD
PARTS LIST
(2) SIDE TUBES WITH STEPS (2) ½” – 13 x 2 HEX HEAD BOLT
(2) FRONT MOUNT BRACKETS (2) ½” – 13 x 7½” HEX HEAD BOLT
(2) FRONT MOUNT BRACES (8) ½” FLAT WASHER
(2) REAR MOUNT BRACKETS (4) ½” LOCK WASHER
(2) ½” – 13 x 1½” HEX HEAD BOLT (2) ½” HEX NUT
PROCEDURE
1. Begin installation by working on driver side of the vehicle (refer to Figures 1.1- 1.3)
2. Install Mount Brackets to underside of vehicle body mounts using factory bolts.
3. Attach Mount Brace to bottom of vehicle frame rail using (1) ½” – 13 x 7½” hex head bolt, (1) ½” lock
washer, (2) ½” flat washers, and (1) ½” hex nut. The slot on the short end of the Brace Bracket should
align with the Front Mount Bracket slot.
Note: The frame rail hole is located just to the right of the front body mount.
4. Fasten front side of tube to Mount Bracket using (1) ½” – 13 x 2 hex head bolt, (1) ½” lock washer, and
(1) ½” flat washer. Fasten rear side with (1) ½” – 13 x 1½” hex head bolt, and remaining washers.
Note: Step Pad closer to the end of the tube goes to the rear (see Figure 1.1).
5. Torque body mount bolts and the ½” – 13 x 7 ½” bolt to 55 FT-LBS and the remaining ½” fasteners to
65 FT-LBS.
6. Repeat process for passenger side of vehicle to complete installation
Figure 1.1 - Front Driver-Side View
Factory upper body mount
Factory lower body mount
Factory bolt
Figure 1.2 - Front Bracket Figure 1.3 - Rear Bracket
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