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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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K2014P
X2
EC RSP
X4
B 1791P
X4
B4570
X6
BRACKET
B 81FX
X6
PN 87
X6
PN 70B
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PN 72B
X70
PN 71B
X38
PN 97
X12
B 1984P
X6
Dee Zee Rough Step Board Installation Instruction
DZ 2544 Ford 138" WB Van
A B C D
PN 71B
X38
PN 97
X12
B 1984P
X6
BOARD END CAP STRAP BRACKET FRAME BRACKET
E F
ROCKER PANEL
1/4" HEX NUT
I
1/4 X 1" RIBNECK
CARRIAGE BOLT
J K
METAL SCREW
SHEET
G H
1/4 X 3/4" HEX
HEAD BOLT
ANGLE BRACE
1/4" FLAT WASHER
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WRENCH/RATCHET
3/8", 7/16"
TAPE
MEASURE
CLAMP
3/16" DRILL BIT
1/4" DRILL BIT
Pre-assemble the end cap [B] and strap bracket [C] using two hex head bolts [G], four washers [H],
and two nuts [I]. Leave the parts somewhat loose for the next step.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Slide the pre-assembled end cap into the end of the board until the end cap is flush with the
end of the board. The end cap must be inside the board and the strap bracket outside the board.
Tighten the bolts with a 7/16" wrench and socket.
Repeat for the other end of the board.
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Measure back from the front wheel well and mark the lower rocker panel at 18", 41" and 68".
This will be the approximate location for the rocker panel bracket [E].
Make sure there is nothing on the bottom of the frame at these location that would obstruct the
channel brace from being installed in the later steps. If there is an obstruction, move the rocker
panel bracket to the front/rear as needed.
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The top of the small leg on the mounting bracket [E] should be 1" below the bottom of the pinch weld.
Mark the hole location in the vertical long leg of the mounting bracket .
Remove the bracket and drill a 1/4" hole through the pinch weld.
Repeat this for each bracket location.
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POINTING TOWARDS
THE FRAME
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Attach the rocker brackets [E] to the rocker panel with a ribneck carriage bolt [F],
washer [H], and nut [I].
Repeat this for each bracket location.
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Once the rocker panel brackets are installed, attach the angle braces [K] 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].
Tighten with 7/16" wrench/socket.
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Attach the frame brace [D] to the top of the angle braces
through the slot shown in the angle brace using a hex head bolt [G], washer [H], and a nut [I].
With the frame brace held up against the frame, tighten the hardware with a 7/16" socket/wrench.
Use a level to set the angle brace parallel to the ground. Clamp the frame brace [D] in place.
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Drill two 3/16" holes into the frame through the holes in the frame brace.
Use whichever two holes best fit to the frame
Attach the frame brace to the frame using two sheet metal screws [J] with a 3/8" socket.
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HOLES
Place the running board on the braces. Adjust the board to make sure that it is
straight with the vehicle.
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It may be necessary to adjust the angle braces to insure that the
holes can be drill through the board to attach it to the braces.
The bolts holding the angle brace to the mounting bracket and frame bracket will have to be loosened
to adjust the brace. Once the brace location is set, re-titghten the bolts.
ADJUST BRACE AS NEEDED
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Use a tape measure to center the board between the wheel wells.
Once the board is in the proper location, clamp the running board to the braces.
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ALIGN SLOTS WITH
BOARD
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Drill 1/4" holes up through the slots into the board at the locations shown below.
Attach the running board to the angle brace using the hex head bolt [G],
1/4" flat washer [H], and 1/4" hex nut [I]. Tighten using a 7/16" wrench and socket.
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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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