CARR 301891 HD 18 Tube Step User Manual

HD 18” Tube

M Bracket

Body Metal

Center Line

8”

Splash Guard

Left Front

Wheel

8”

Detail A

open ends of the tube.

Part No’s: 301890 / 301891

Step Installation Instructions

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

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FORD MAZDA

‘98-‘12 Ranger 2-Door Only ’98-’09 B-Series Pick-up 2-Door Only

MATERIAL NEEDED:

Drill motor, 5/16” drill bit, pencil, center punch, two ½” wrenches.

MATERIAL FURNISHED:

Two 18” tubes, four black mounting castings, four zinc plated steel brackets, four M
Brackets, two hardware packs and instruction page.

1.

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
Detail A.

2.

Before positioning the M
Bracket and step assembly

Vehicle Application:

Diagram A

Steel Bracket

against the body metal as

shown in Diagram A, assemble the M Brackets together with the
steel mounting brackets only. NOTE: Do not attach the black
mounting castings to the steel brackets at this time.

3.

Use the 5/16”x ¾” hex bolts and other 5/16” hardware provided
and securely bolt together the steel brackets and M Brackets.

4.

Now place the black mounting castings up into each steel bracket.
Use the ¼” hardware provided and securely tighten all hardware.

5/16” x ¾” Hex Bolt

Black mounting castings

See Diagram A.

5.

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 underneath body metal, step assembly
can be moved left or right.

6.

Once the desired position of the step has been found, take a pencil and mark the center of the step on the painted
body metal of your truck, on the bottom of the rocker panel.
NOTE: This operation is much easier to do while on your back. Refer to Diagram B.

7.

Diagram B

Outer Line

Measure 8” from each side of the marked center line on the
same body metal surface.

8.

Measure 5/8” in from the edge of the body metal, and mark
a line across the marked outside lines. Refer to Diagram B.

9.

Center-punch where the lines cross, then drill them out with
5/16” drill bit.

Use the 5/16 X 2 ½”
Button Head bolts when
assembling the black
mounting castings to the

Body Metal

Outer Line

5/8”

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

HD 18” Tube

M Bracket

M Br

acket

M Bracket

Body Metal

Carr Pattern Co., Inc.

CARR

● 2

7447 Bostik Court

● Temecula CA 92590

WAX YOUR STEP ON A

Part No’s: 301890 / 301891

Step Installation Instructions

 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!

Diagram C

10.

Move the entire step assembly over each hole. Take the 5/16” button
head bolts, Allen wrench, and hardware provided, and hand tighten
each M Bracket. Refer to Diagram C. NOTE: If the holes don’t line up
perfectly, oversize the holes in the M Brackets until the holes line up.
IMPORTANT: The body metal should not protrude beyond the M
Bracket where the step will mount! If it does, oversize the holes in the
M Brackets until the edge of the body metal is flush with the flat
mounting area of the step. Refer to Diagrams D & E.

Diagram D

Diagram E

Body Metal

11.

Take your drill motor and drill a 5/16” hole through
the body metal and the center of the back side of the

CORRECT ALIGNMENT

INCORRECT ALIGNMENT

M Bracket. This hole will have to be drilled at an angle

unless you have a 90 degree drill motor. Refer to Diagram F.

Body Metal

Diagram F

Take the remaining 5/16” hardware and bolt the M Brackets to
the body metal.

12.

Tighten all hardware securely.

13.

Repeat the same procedures for the other side.

14.

To maintain the luster of your steps, polish them with aluminum
polish as often as you clean your vehicle.

REGULAR BASIS TO

MAINTAIN ITS LUSTER

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.

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