Aries Automotive 235019TB-2 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2010-12 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 CREW CAB

(EXCLUDES VEHICLES W/DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEMS)

PART# 235019TB / 235019-2

PARTS LIST:

Qty Description Qty Description

1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 1/2” X 1-1/2” OD x 1/8" flat washers
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 12mm x 40mm Bolt/10mm Nut Plates
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 2 12mm x 40mm Bolt Plates
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 6 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Support Bracket 6 12mm Lock Washers
1 Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket 6 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 6 12mm Plastic Retainers
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 10-1.50mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
4 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolts 4 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm flat washers
4 1/2” Lock Washers 4 10mm Lock Washers

Passenger Side
Rear Mounting
Bracket

12mm x 40mm Bolt/10mm Nut
Plate (pictured with Plastic
Retainer installed for example)

Driver Side
Rear
Mounting
Bracket

Passenger
Side Front
Mounting
Bracket

Passenger Side Front
Support Bracket

Passenger/Right Sidebar

12mm x 40mm Bolt Plate
(pictured with Plastic
Retainer and hardware)

Driver Side Front
Support Bracket

Driver Side
Front
Mounting
Bracket

Front of Sidebar (NOTE: End
of tube slightly longer in front)

Driver/Left Sidebar

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. Starting at the passenger side-front of the vehicle, remove the tape covering the factory oval holes in
the inner body panel located by the front tire.

3. Select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto it, (Fig 1A). Insert the Bolt Plate

into the oval hole, (Fig 1B). Once the Bolt Plate is inserted, hold the Bolt end with one hand and tighten
the Plastic Retainer with your other hand until it is tight against the body panel. IMPORTANT: The
Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body cavity and to aid in
installing the Mounting Bracket.

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4. Next, partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of a Bolt and Nut Plate, (Fig 1C).
Insert the Bolt and Nut Plate with Plastic Retainer into the factory oval hole, (Figure 1B).

5. Select the passenger side front Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the (2) Bolt
Plates. Secure the Bracket to the Bolt Plates with (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers
and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 2). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until the
threaded Nut end lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1) 10mm
x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded nut plate. Snug
but do not tighten hardware at this time.

6. Remove the passenger side front factory body bolt. Select the passenger side Front Support Bracket.
Insert the factory body bolt through the Support Bracket and up into its original position, (Figure 2).
Line the other end of the Support Bracket up with the oval hole in the Front Mounting Bracket. Snug but
do not tighten hardware at this time.

7. Move to the passenger side rear of the vehicle and remove the tape covering the factory oval hole in
the inner body panel as described in Step 2. Thread a Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of a Bolt
and Nut Plate, (Figures 1C & 3). Insert the Bolt and Nut Plate into the factory hole, (see Steps 3 & 4).

8. Select the passenger side rear Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the installed Bolt
and Nut Plate. Secure it with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut,
(Figure 4). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until the threaded Nut end lines up
with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1)
10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded nut on the Bolt and Nut Plate. Snug
but do not tighten hardware at this time.

9. Select the passenger Sidebar and fasten it to the front Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket with the
included (1) 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt, (1) 1/2” Lock Washer and (1) 1/2” Flat Washer, (Figure 5). Do not
tighten hardware at this time. Attach the Sidebar to the Rear Mounting Bracket with (1) 1/2” x 2” Hex
Bolt, (1) 1/2” Lock Washer and (1) 1/2” Flat Washer, (Figure 4).

10. Level and align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware including the factory body bolt.

11. Repeat Steps 2-10 for driver Sidebar installation.

12. 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 1A

Fig 1C

Fig 1B

Front

Rotate Bolt and Nut
plate to line up Nut with
this hole in body panel

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