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Before returning this product
to the store of purchase
Contact Dee Zee if you experience the following problems:
•MissingParts
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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:
WWW.DEEZEE.COM
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*** BOARD SOLD SEPARATELY
X2
B 1828LP
X3
B 1828RP
X3
PN 685
X2
PN 686
X12
PN 525
X18
PN 835
X6
PN 526
X12
NXT RUNNING BOARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
NXT RUNNING BOARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONNXT RUNNING BOARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
NXT RUNNING BOARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012
DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012
DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012
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SIDE STEP TUBE LEFT HAND BRACKET
C
RIGHT HAND BRACKET
D E F
NUTSERT SET TOOL 8mm HEX
NUTSERT
8mm X 25mm
FLANGE HEAD BOLT
G
8mm THREADED
PLATE
H
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8mm X 20mm
FLANGE HEAD BOLT
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WRENCH/RATCHET
13mm, 15mm
Install the 8mm nutsert [E] as shown below.
The passenger's side is shown. The front of the vehicle is to the left of the picture.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Use the nutsert set tool [D] to crimp the nutserts in the holes.
Hold the nut on the set tool with a 15mm wrench. Tighten the bolt in the set tool with a 13mm
Torque the nutserts to the spcification below to insure they are set correctly.
Put a 8mm x 25mm bolt [F] through the top hole in the braces and thread into the
8mm threaded plate [G] until the bolt starts to come through the threaded plate.
The images of the braces may vary slightly from the braces in the kit, but the installation of the bracket
is the same.
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socket.
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The vehicle cab style will determine which brackets are to be used at the different mounting
locations. Please refer to the cab drawings for bracket configuration.
REGULAR CAB
QUAD CAB
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CREW CAB
When the brace is put up to the vehicle mounting location, the threaded plate
must go into the large slot above the nutserts previously installed.
This step continued on the next page.
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Thread 2 of the 8mm x 25mm bolts through the slots in the braces into the nutserts.
Only engage the bolts a few threads into the nutserts.
Align the bolts in the channels on the underside of the running board with the slots in the
mounting braces and loosley attach the board to the brace with the 8mm nuts [H].
Do not completely tighten at this time.
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Push up on the brace to put tension on the threaded plate in the large slot. Tighten the bolt
with the threaded plate using a 13mm socket. Air tools are recommended for this.
After the bolt with the threaded plate is tightened, tighten the remaining two 8mm bolts.
Repeat this step for all brace locations using the appropriate braces for your cab style.
Once all of the braces have been tighened, adjust the board front/back and in/out to align it
with the vehicle.
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Once the board location has been set, tighten the nuts holding the board to the braces using
a 13mm socket/wrench.
Make sure all bolts are tightened. Repeat steps for other side.
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*** TUBES SOLD SEPARATELY
X2
X3
X3
X2
X12X2X6
FROM TUBE
FROM TUBE
BOLT PACK
X12
BOLT PACK
X12
6" OVAL SIDE STEP INSTALLTION
6" OVAL SIDE STEP INSTALLTION6" OVAL SIDE STEP INSTALLTION
6" OVAL SIDE STEP INSTALLTION
DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012
DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012
DZ 16335 DODGE RAM 1500 2009-2012 - 2500/3500 2010-2012
A B
SIDE STEP TUBE LEFT HAND BRACKET
C
RIGHT HAND BRACKET
D E F
NUTSERT SET TOOL 8mm HEX
NUTSERT
8mm X 25mm
FLANGE HEAD BOLT
G
1/4" X 1" SHEET
METAL SCREW
H I
8mm X 20mm 8mm U-NUT
FLANGE HEAD BOLT
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WRENCH/RATCHET
13mm, 15mm
Install the 8mm nutsert [E] as shown below.
The passenger's side is shown. The front of the vehicle is to the left of the picture.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Use the nutsert set tool [D] to crimp the nutserts in the holes.
Hold the nut on the set tool with a 15mm wrench. Tighten the bolt in the set tool with a 13mm
Torque the nutserts to the spcification below to insure they are set correctly.
Put a 8mm x 25mm bolt [F] through the top hole in the braces and thread into the
8mm threaded plate [G] until the bolt starts to come through the threaded plate.
The images of the braces may vary slightly from the braces in the kit, but the installation of the bracket
is the same.
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socket.
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The vehicle cab style will determine which brackets are to be used at the different mounting
locations. Please refer to the cab drawings for bracket configuration.
REGULAR CAB
QUAD CAB
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CREW CAB
When the mount braces is put up to the vehicle mounting location, the threaded plate
must go into the large slot above the nutserts previously installed.
This step continued on the next page.
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Thread 2 of the 8mm x 25mm bolts through the slots in the braces into the nutserts.
Only engage the bolts a few threads into the nutserts.
Push up on the brace to put tension on the threaded plate in the large slot. Tighten the bolt
with the threaded plate using a 13mm socket. Air tools are recommended for this.
After the bolt with the threaded plate is tightened, tighten the remaining 8mm bolts.
Repeat this step for all brace locations using the appropriate braces for your cab style.
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Once the lower brackets are in place, set the tube on the braces and adjust as necessary front to back.
Look under the tube to determine which sets of slots will be used to attach the tube to the braces.
The passenger side crew cab tube is shown.
Remove the tube and install the 8mm U-nut [I] that was supplied with the tubes into the
slots identified in the previous step.
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Set the tube back on the brackets and slide the U-nuts in the tube slots so that they align
with the mounting slots in the braces. Repeat at all mounting locations.
Attach the tube to the braces using the 8mm x 20mm bolts [H] that were supplied
with the tube step. Tighten bolts with a 13mm wrench or socket. Repeat at all mounting locations.
Make sure all bolts are tightened. Repeat steps for other side.
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