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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OVAL BEND SIDEBAR
02-08 DODGE RAM 1500/03-08 RAM 2500/3500 QUAD CAB
PART #DZ 371237 /DZ 371239
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PARTS LIST:
1
Driver/Left Sidebar
4
13mm ID x 68mm OD x 5mm Large Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Sidebar
4
1/2” x 2” Hex Head Bolts
2
Front Mounting Brackets
4
1/2” Lock Washers
2
Rear Mounting Brackets
4
1/2” ID x 1 1/2” OD x 1/8” Flat Washers
1
Driver Side Front Support Bracket
8
10-1.50mm x 30mm Bolt Plates
1
Passenger Side Front Support Bracket
8
10mm Plastic Retainers
1
Driver Side Rear Support Bracket (long)
8
10mm Lock Washers
1
Passenger Side Rear Support Bracket (long)
8
10mm ID x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
4
12-1.75mm x 120mm Gr. 10.9 Hex Bolts
8
10mm Hex Nuts
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From underside of vehicle remove the sealing tape covering the factory holes on the passenger side
inner rocker panel, (Figure 1). These are located by the front and rear tire.
3. Thread a Plastic Retainer partially (half way) onto a Bolt Plate, (Figure 2A). Insert the Bolt Plate into
the factory slot and twist Bolt Plate to a 45˚ angle across the opening, (Figure 2B). Once the Bolt Plate
is properly installed, hold the threaded end with one hand and tighten the Plastic Retainer against the
inner body panel, Figure 2C). IM P O R T A N T: The Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt Plate
from falling into the body cavity and to aid Mounting Bracket installation.
4. Repeat Step 3 remaining Bolt Plate installation.
5. Select a front Mounting Bracket and position it onto the previously installed Bolt Plates. Secure it with
(2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 3).
6. Remove the factory front body mount bolt. Select the passenger front Support Bracket and place the
straight bend against body mount. Partially hang Support Bracket with factory body mount bolt
(Figures 4 & 5). NOTE: The twisted bend on the Support Bracket mounts to the Mounting Bracket.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 for rear Mounting Bracket installation.
8. Line up slot in the Support Bracket with the slot in the Mounting Bracket. Position the front of the
passenger Sidebar up to the front Mounting Bracket. Secure the Support Bracket and Sidebar to the
IMPORTANT! Depending on model year, the factory body mount bolt may be too short for
proper Support Bracket installation. If necessary, replace the factory body mount bolts and
washers with the supplied 12-1.75mm x 120mm Hex Bolts and 13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat
Washers. See Page 3 for an example and more information. It is the installer's responsibility
to determine the correct hardware for proper installation.
(2) Front Mounting
Brackets
(2) Rear Mounting
Brackets
Straight end
bolts to the
body mount
Twisted end bolts
to the Mounting
Bracket
(8) 10mm x 30mm
Bolt Plates (pictured
w/10mm Plastic
Retainer)
Passenger side front
support bracket
Driver side front
support bracket
Passenger side rear
support bracket
Driver side rear
support bracket
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Mounting Bracket with (1) 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt, (1) 1/2” Lock Washer and (1) 1/2" Flat Washer, (Figure 4
& 5). Do not tighten at this time. Repeat this step for rear Sidebar mounting.
9. Level and align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
10. Repeat steps 2-9 for driver Sidebar installation.
11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a
protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could
damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild
soap may be used also to clean the Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Remove
sealing tape
10mm Bolt Plate
10mm Plastic Retainer
Fig 1
10mm Bolt Plate
10mm Plastic Retainer
Fig 2B
Partially thread Plastic
Retainer onto Bolt Plate
Fig 2A
Fig 2C
Front
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Passenger Side Installation Pictured
10mm Bolt Plate
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Flat Washer
(Fig 4) Passenger Side Front Support
Bracket installation pictured
1/2” x 2” Hex Head Bolt
1/2” Lock Washer
1/2” Flat Washer
Complete installation
(Fig 5) Passenger Side Rear Support
Bracket installation pictured
Factory Body Mount Bolt with provided
13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washer
Fig 3
Front
Rear
IMPORTANT! Depending on model year, there may
not be a factory washer and/or the factory body mount
bolt may be too short for proper Support Bracket
installation. If necessary, replace the factory body
mount bolt and washer, (if washer is supplied), with
the provided 12-1.75mm x 120mm Hex Bolts and
13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washers. If the factory
bolt is long enough but there is no factory washer, use
the provided 13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washers
to mount the Support Brackets, (see Figure 4 & 5). It is
the installer's responsibility to determine the correct
hardware for proper installation.
Factory Body Mount Bolt with
provided 13mm x 68mm OD
Large Flat Washer
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