CARR 301841 HD 18 Tube Step User Manual

H

D 18” Tube

Carr Pattern Co., Inc.

Step Installation Instructions

Part No’s: 301840 / 301841

 Do not over tighten the nuts and bolts or damage to the

castings and or stripping of the threads could result.

 FOR SAFE AND PROPER USAGE OF THIS PRODUCT, THE

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED
CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY.

 The manufacturer and distributor of this product are in no way

responsible for the consumer’s failure to adhere to the warnings
and directions of these instructions in the event of damage to
the consumer’s vehicle, other properties and or personal injury.

WARNINGS!

Materials Furnished:
Two 18” tubes, four black mounting castings, four steel
mounting brackets, instruction sheet and two hardware
packs (Important! Not all of the parts in these

hardware packs may be needed for proper
installation).

Tools Needed:
One Phillips Screwdriver, two 1/2” open or box
wrenches, pencil, center punch, drill motor, sharp 1/8”
drill bit, sharp 5/16” drill bit.

1. These steps mount to an extremely strong part of your vehicle, the back

side of its rocker panels. For the proper position of the step, the front
edge of the seat while in normal driving position should be in line with
the center of the step. For personal preference or to avoid any
obstruction that may be on the backside of the rocker panel, the step can
be moved towards the front or the rear of the vehicle.

2. Place the black mounting castings in the open ends of the tube. Line up

the holes and securely fasten the castings to the tube with hardware
provided. See upper portion of Detail A.

3. Assemble the steel mounting brackets to the step as shown in the

drawing, but only hand tighten.

4. When positioning the assembled step against the back side of the rocker

panel, be sure to avoid all bumps and screws to ensure that the step is
against a flat surface. Take a pencil and mark a vertical line that lines
up with the front edge of the seat, on the outside painted surface of the
pinch weld. (See diagram). Disassemble the brackets from the step.

5. Measure 8” on each side of the marked vertical line and mark two more

lines on that same surface. The dimension between the two outside
marked lines should be 16”.

6. Measure 3/8” from the edge of the pinch weld where you marked the

other vertical lines and mark two horizontal lines, creating a cross hair.
NOTE: DOUBLE CHECK DIMENSIONS BEFORE DRILLING!
(Warning: when drilling holes leave at least 1/8” of metal between the
hole and the edge of the pinch weld).

7. Take a center punch and punch the center where the two sets of lines

cross.

8. Take a 1/8” drill bit and drill out the centered punched holes.

9. Enlarge the 1/8” hole with a 5/16” drill bit.

10. After drilling make sure that all the burrs are removed.

11. Now you will need to bend the tab on the back of each bracket as shown

on the diagram to conform to the body metal of your vehicle.

12. Once the tabs are bent to the correct angle, use the 5/16” x 5/8” hex

bolts with the 5/16” hex nuts and 5/16” washers to securely tighten the
brackets on the vehicle.

13. Using the top ¼” hole at the top of each steel mounting bracket, take a

1/8” drill bit and drill holes into the body metal. Take the 5/8” sheet
metal screws provided and securely tighten. (Drilling at an angle may be
necessary due to interference or for proper alignment). Place the step
back into the brackets and securely tighten.

14. We advise putting silicone sealer around the areas where the steel

mounting brackets contact the body metal.

15.

After one month of use, go back and give all hardware a final tightening.

Quality and Style that Endures

Follow the diagram and the written

directions carefully for a proper, safe

installation.

Should you encounter an unusual,

unforeseen problem, contact our

Technical Help Line

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pacific Time

[phone]

Visit our web-site at

www.CARR.com

Finishes: Limited Lifetime
Structural Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Warranty Conditions:

a. All warranties start from consumer’s date of purchase.
b. A new product will be sent out immediately to replace a

warranty claim.

c. The above guidelines apply only to the Original Purchaser.
d. Original proof of purchase must be submitted for all warranty

and returns issues.

Warranty Limitations:

a. Warranty coverage extends ONLY to repair or replacement

of the CARR product. This warranty does not cover the cost
of labor, transportation, installation or removal of the
product.

b. Warranty coverage does not extend to damage caused by:

collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion or
object striking the product, or misuse of the product and/or
the vehicle on which the product is being installed.

c. Warranty coverage does not extend to damage caused by:

airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap, etc.), stones, hail,
earthquake, water or flood, windstorm, lightning, the
application of chemicals or sealants subsequent to
manufacture.

d. Warranty coverage does not extend to damages caused by:

normal wear and tear, abuse, modification or improper
installation of the product.

e. Warranty coverage does not extend to any economic loss or

extra expense including (without limitation), payment for the
loss of time or pay, inconvenience, storage, loss of vehicle
use, vehicle rental expense, equipment rental expense,
lodging, meals, or other travel costs.

Other Terms:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state. CARR does not
authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or
liability in connection with its products. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS AND NEEDED
ADJUSTMENTS IS THE EXCULSIVE REMEDY UNDER
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY. CARR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY.*
*Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so that above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you.
Guarantee: Every attempt has been made to manufacture and
distribute the finest quality products available. Our
manufactured products are guaranteed to be free of defects due
to workmanship or materials. Distributed products are subject to
manufacturer’s warranty only.

CARR ● 27447 Bostik Court ● Temecula CA 92590

Warranty Policy

Main Bolts

R

EAR

DOOR VIEW

FRONT DOOR VIEW

pinch weld

H

D 18” Tube

WAX YOUR STEP ON A REGULAR BASIS TO MAINTAIN ITS LUSTER

Part numbers 301840 / 301841 fits the following vehicles:

Detail

A

(’05-’09 Tacoma shown)

Bend Tab

Step Installation Instructions

Part No’s: 301840 / 301841

Pinch Weld

Main Bolts

(’05-’09 Tacoma shown)

Bend Tab

Use the 5/16 X 2 ½” Button
Head bolts when assembling the
black mounting castings to the
open ends of the tube.

For proper alignment, the
tread plate can be rotated
in three different
positions.

Mark vertical
Mark vertical

center line on the
center line on the

outside painted
outside painted

surface of the
surface of

Diagrams above show passenger side of vehicle

Mark vertical
center line on the
outside painted
surface of the
pinch weld

JEEP
’02-’13 KJ Liberty (CAUTION: Ground clearance problem on
stock vehicle)

TOYOTA

‘05-’13 Tacoma all cabs all doors/Prerunner/4Runner
’00-’13 Toyota Tundra
’01-’07 Toyota Sequoia
’07-’13 FJ Cruiser