Page 1
(W)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SIDEBAR (BENT END)
DODGE RAM 2500/3500 MEGA CAB 10-12
PART #DZ 372241/DZ 372242/DZ 372243
Page 2
PARTS LIST:
Qty
Description
Qty
Description
1
Driver/Left Sidebar
4
12-1.75mm x 35mm Bolt/10-1.5mm Nut Plates
1
Passenger/Right Sidebar
4
12-1.75mm x 40mm Bolt Plates
1
Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket
8
12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket
8
12mm Lock Washers
1
Driver/Left Front Support Bracket
8
12mm Hex Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket
8
12mm Plastic Retainers
1
Driver/Left Center Mounting Bracket
8
10-1.50mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Center Mounting Bracket
4
10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
2
Rear Mounting Brackets
8
10mm x 20mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Rear Support Mounting Bracket
8
10mm Lock Washers
1
Passenger/Right Support Mounting Bracket
4
10mm Hex Nuts
2
Rear Support Strap
2
8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolt
4
1/2” x 2” Hex Bolts
2
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
4
1/2” Lock Washers
2
8mm Lock Washers
4
1/2” X 1-1/2” OD x 1/8" Flat Washers
Passenger
Side Rear
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger Side
Front Mounting
Bracket
Driver Side
Rear
Mounting
Bracket
Driver Side
Front Mounting
Bracket
12mm x 35mm Bolt/10mm Nut
Plate (pictured with Plastic
Retainer and 10mm Hex Bolt)
12mm x 40mm Bolt Plate
(pictured with Plastic Retainer
installed for example)
Passenger Side Front
Support Bracket
Driver Side Front
Support Bracket
Driver Side
Center
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger Side Rear
Support Mounting Bracket
Driver Side Rear Support
Mounting Bracket
Passenger Side Center Mounting
Bracket
Rear
Support
Strap
Rear
Support
Strap
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting at the driver side-front of the vehicle, remove the tape covering the factory oval holes
in the inner body panel located by the front tire. Partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto the
threaded end of a Bolt and Nut Plate, (Fig 1A). Once you have assembled the Bolt and Nut
Plate, insert it into the factory oval hole. Hold the Bolt end with one hand and tighten the
Plastic Retainer with your other hand. NOTE: Tighten the Plastic Retainer until it is flush
against the side panel, (Figure 2). IMPORTANT: The Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent
the Bolt Plate from falling into the body cavity and to aid in mounting the Bracket.
3. Next, select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto it. Insert the Bolt
Plate into the forward, smaller oval hole and install as per Step 2, (Fig 1B & 2).
4. Select the driver side front Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the installed
Bolt Plates. Secure it with (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm
Hex Nuts, (Figure 3). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until the
threaded nut lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1)
Page 1 of 4 1/21/10 (DP)
SIDEBAR (BENT END)
DODGE RAM 2500/3500 MEGA CAB 10-12
Page 3
SIDEBAR (BENT END)
DODGE RAM 2500/3500 MEGA CAB 10-12
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded
nut. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. Remove the driver side front factory body bolt and washer. Select the driver side Front Support
Bracket. Insert the factory body bolt and washer through the slot in the Support Bracket and up
into its original position, (Figure 3). Line the other end of the Support Bracket up with the oval
hole in the Front Mounting Bracket. Snug but do not tighten hardware.
6. Move to the mid point on the driver side of the vehicle and remove the tape covering the
factory oval hole in the inner body panel, (Figure 4). Select and install a Bolt and Nut Plate as
described in Step 2, (Figure 1A, 4).
7. Select the driver side Center Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the
installed Bolt and Nut Plate. Secure it with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and
(1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 5). Do not tighten at this time. Rotate the Bolt and Nut plate until
the Nut end lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body. Thread (1)
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Lock Washer into the threaded
nut. Leave hardware loose at this time.
8. Next, move to the rear mounting location and remove the tape covering the single factory hole.
Select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and install it as described in Steps 2 & 3, (Figure 6). Select the
driver side Rear Mounting Bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket onto the installed Bolt Plate.
Secure it with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Push
Bracket up against the body as you tighten the hardware, (Figure 7).
9. Remove the driver side rear factory body bolt and washer. Select the driver side Rear Support
Mounting Bracket. Insert the factory body bolt and washer through the Support Mounting
Bracket and up into its original position. Next, select (1) Rear Support Strap and bolt it to the
mounting tab on the Rear Support Mounting Bracket and to the Rear Mounting Bracket with (2)
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm x 20mm OD Small Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock
Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 8). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. Select the driver Sidebar and with assistance, carefully fasten it to the front and rear Mounting
Brackets with the included (2) 1/2” x 2” Hex Head Bolts, (2) 1/2” Lock Washers, and (2) 1/2”
Flat Washers, (Figure 8 & 9). Do not tighten at this time.
11. Level and align Sidebar properly; then snug all hardware on the front and rear Mounting
Brackets at this time.
12. Line up the Center Mounting Bracket with the threaded insert in the Sidebar. Insert (1) 8mm x
25mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer through the Center Bracket
and into the threaded insert in the Sidebar. Slowly tighten the Mounting Hardware, (Figure 10).
13. Check the Sidebar for level and adjust as necessary. Tighten all hardware at this time.
14. Repeat steps 2-14 for passenger Sidebar installation.
15. 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.
Page 2 of 4 1/21/10 (DP)
Page 4
DRIVER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
Fig 1B
Fig 1A
Fig 3
Fig 2
Front
Rotate Bolt and Nut
plate to line up Nut with
this hole in body panel
(Fig 4) Rotate Bolt and Nut plate to line up
Nut with this hole in body panel. Center
Mounting Bracket location pictured.
(1) Bolt and Nut Plate
(1) 12mm Hex Nut
(1) 12mm Lock Washer
(1) 12mm Flat Washer
(1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
(1) 10mm Lock Washer
(1) 10mm Flat washer
Remove the factory body mount bolt
and washer, line up the slot in the
driver side Support Bracket and
reinstall the factory bolt and washer.
(Fig 5) Center Mounting Bracket pictured
Front
Front
Front
Page 3 of 4 1/21/10 (DP)
SIDEBAR (BENT END)
DODGE RAM 2500/3500 MEGA CAB 10-12
Page 5
SIDEBAR (BENT END)
Fig10
Rear
1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt
1/2" Flat Washer
1/2" Lock Washer
(2) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(2) 10mm Lock Washer
(4) 10mm x 20mm Flat Washer
(2) 10mm Hex Nut
(1) Bolt Plate w/12mm
retainer
(1) 12mm Lock Washer
(1) 12mm Flat Washer
(1) 12mm Hex Nut
(Fig 6) Rear mounting position pictured
Front
Fig 9
Fig 8
Fig 7
8mm x 25mm Hex
Bolt
8mm Flat Washer
8mm Lock Washer
Complete Installation
Push rear Mounting
Bracket up against
the body as you
tighten hardware
DODGE RAM 2500/3500 MEGA CAB 10-12
DRIVER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
Page 4 of 4 1/21/10 (DP)
Loading...