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Before returning this product
to the store of purchase
Contact Dee Zee if you experience the following problems:
•MissingParts
•InstallationProblems/Questions
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1.800.779.2102
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Reviewcompletewarrantypolicyandregisteryourproductat:
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Dee Zee Running Board Installation Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Dee Zee product. Dee Zee is
recognized as having the highest quality running boards and accessories on
the market today. We have earned this reputation by offering our customers
a product they can be proud to place on their vehicles. Dee Zee meets all
the criteria of manufacturing a custom-fit product which guarantees it to
be the easiest product to install.
Note: Please take time to read all of the instructions before beginning this installation.
War ning! Please check for wiring or other obstr uctions before drilling any holes into
the vehicle. If it is necessar y to drill any holes into the vehicle, Dee Zee recommends
putting a sealant or rust inhibitor around all holes drilled into the body of the vehicle.
War ning! It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to check for tire clearance.
War ning! It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on r unning boards or side box boards
while the vehicle is in motion.
Cleaning Instructions: To maintain the bright finish of your Dee Zee running boards,
clean with a mild deter gent. For our stainless steel products and accessories, the
application of a high grade automotive type wax is recommended.
If you should happen to have any questions with this product or you have an
installation question, please feel fr ee to call us at:
1-800-779-8222
If you would like to find out mor e infor mation on Dee Zee’s products please
feel free to visit our website at:
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BD 1040 WL/WR
1 LH / 1 RH
GSK-41
19.75 FT.
FP0321/2
1 LH / 1 RH
B 1984P
X8
BRACKET
B 1985P
X8
B 134
X8
PN 70
X30
PN 72
X72
Dee Zee Brite Tread Board Installation Instruction
DZ 1040 Chevy 155" WB Van
A B C D
PN 71
X54
PN 97
X16
PN 87
X24
BT BOARD RUBBER TRIM MUD FLAP ANGLE BRACE
E F G H
ROCKER PANEL
I
1/4" HEX NUT SHEET
J K
FRAME BRACKET 1/4 X 3/4" HEX
HEAD BOLT
1/4 X 1" RIBNECK
METAL SCREW
CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" FLAT WASHER
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WRENCH/RATCHET
3/8", 7/16"
TAPE
MEASURE
TIN SNIPS
3/16" DRILL BIT
1/4" DRILL BIT
Place the rubber trim onto the back lip of the running board. Cut the trim to length using tin snips.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Attach the mud flap [C] to the end of the running board using
the 1/4" x 3/4" hex head bolt [G], the 1/4" flat washer [H], and the 1/4" hex nut [I].
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Measure back from the front wheel well and mark the lower rocker panel at 22", 47", 76" and 101".
This will be the approximate location for the rocker panel bracket [E].
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Make sure there is nothing on the frame at these three location that would obstruct the frame bracket
from being installed in the later steps. If there is an obstruction, move the rocker panel bracket to
the front/rear as needed.
Hold the rocker panel bracket on the outside of the rocker panel to determine where to drill.
Make sure the vertical part of the rocker panel bracket is inside of the edge of the rocker panel
before drilling. Mark the hole, remove the bracket and drill a 1/4" hole.
Repeat this for each bracket location.
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Attach the rocker brackets [E] to the rocker panel with a ribneck carriage bolt [K],
washer [H], and nut [I].
The top portion of the bracket should be inside the rocker panel.
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Once the rocker panel brackets are installed, attach the angle braces to the bottom of the brackets
through the long slot in the angle brace using a hex head bolt [G], two washers [H], and a nut [I].
Do not completely tighten at this time.
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Attach the frame bracket [F] to the angle brace using two hex head bolt [G], four washer [H],
and two nuts [I].
Do not completely tighten at this time.
Use a level to set the angle brace parallel to the ground. Clamp the frame bracket [F] to the frame.
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Repeat this step for each bracket location.
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Place the running board on the angle braces. Adjust the angle braces as needed to insure that
holes can be drilled through the brite tread to attach it to the braces.
ADJUST BRACE AS NEEDED
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Do not remove the clamps holding the frame bracket [F] to the frame.
Once the angle braces are in the correct location, tighten the angle brace to the rocker panel brackets
and the frame brackets using a 7/16" socket and wrench.
Then drill 3/16" holes in the frame through the holes in the frame bracket
Repeat this step for each bracket location.
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Attach the frame bracket to the frame using two sheet metal screws [J] using a 3/8" socket.
Remove the clamps holding the frame bracket [F] to the frame.
Repeat this step for each bracket location.
Adjust the board to make sure the flap is up against the inner portion of the wheel well.
Then adjust the board in/out to make sure it is straight with the vehicle and that the gasket
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on the backlip is in contact with the rocker panel.
Once the board location is set, clamp the running board to the angle braces.
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Drill 1/4" holes up through the board using either the 1st and 3rd slots in the brace,
or the 2nd and 4th slots in the braces as location guides.
Attach the running board to the angle brace using the 1/4" x 1" ribneck carriage bolt [K],
1/4" flat washer [H], and 1/4" hex nut [I]. Tighten using a 7/16" wrench or deep well socket.
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Pressing the flap up against the wheel well, drill a 1/4" holes through the hole in the mud flap
into the sheet metal of the wheel well. The front tire may need to be turned to allow room to drill.
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Attach the flap the inner wheel well using a hex head bolt [G], washer [H],
and nut [I] using a 7/16" socket/wrench.
Check all hardware to make sure it has been tightened.
Repeat the assembly steps for the other side of the vehicle.
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