Aries Automotive TB234009 User Manual

4 INCH OVAL & ROUND SIDE BAR PART # 234009/234009-2/ TB234009

CHEVY SILVERADO / GMC SIERRA SILVERADO 1500/2500LD EXT. CAB 99-13

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CHEVY SILVERADO / GMC SIERRA 2500HD/3500 EXT. CAB 01-14

IMPORTANT ALERT: GM uses a very strong thread-locking compound on all
body bolts. Use of an air assisted impact ratchet can cause damage to the
threads on factory body mount bolts and the internal nut assembly because of
this thread locking compound.
We only recommend the use of hand tools to slowly remove and reinstall body
mount bolts on all GM vehicles.

PROCEDURE:
CRITICAL INFORMATION: If during the removal process, it becomes increasingly
difficult to unscrew the body mount bolt with hand tools, tighten the bolt several
rotations to clear the thread locking compound from the threads, then reverse
direction and continue to unscrew until the body mount bolt is out. Repeat this
process as necessary on all GM body mount bolts. Use of an appropriate anti­seize compound is highly recommended for re-installation. Tighten body mount
bolt to factory torque specifications for your particular model year.

Example of GM factory body mount bolt

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PARTS LIST:

1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 1/2” Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left side front Mounting Bracket 4 1/2” ID x 1-1/2" OD x 1/8" Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right side front Mounting Bracket 4 10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
2 Rear Mounting Brackets 4 10mm Lock Washers
2 Flat Rear Support Brackets 2 10mm ID x 27mm OD x 3mm Large Flat Washers
1 Rear Support Bracket with welded stop 6 10mm ID x 20mm OD x 2mm STD Flat Washers
2 50mm x 25mm Rectangular Spacer Plates 4 10mm Hex Nuts

Rear Mounting
Bracket

(2) Flat Rear Support
Brackets

Rear Mounting
Bracket

Rear Support Bracket
w/we lded stop

Passenger/Right
Front Mounting
Bracket

(2) 50mm x 25mm
Rectangular Spacer
Plates for Rear
Support Brackets

Driver/Left Front
Mounting Bracket

PROCEDURE:

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

2. From underside of vehicle, remove the driver side front body mount bolt, steel washer (if
equipped), and rubber bushing, (Figure 1).

3. Select the driver side front Mounting Bracket. Insert the factory body mount bolt through the

Mounting Bracket and into the steel washer, (if equipped), and rubber bushing. Hang the
Mounting Bracket and hardware in position by partially threading the factory body mount bolt
up into place, (Figure 1). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

VERY IMPORTANT! There are several different designs, (depending on model year),
for the factory steel body mount brackets on the vehicle. The front Sidebar Mounting
Brackets can be switched, driver side to passenger side, to provide additional clearance
between the gusset on the Mounting Bracket and the factory steel body mount bracket
welded to the frame, (Figure 2). To prevent unnecessary noise, adjust the position

of the Mounting Brackets so that the Brackets do not come in contact with the
factory steel body mount bracket.

4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for driver side rear Mounting Bracket installation (Figures 3-5).

5. Next, determine the correct rear Support Bracket for the rear Mounting Bracket. Refer to

pictures below for more information, (Figures 3-5). NOTE: Due to several factory designs for
body mount brackets and various emergency brake cable paths, two designs of Support

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