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to the store of purchase
Contact Dee Zee if you experience the following problems:
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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 27944
BD 27344P
1 LH / 1 RH
GSK-41
17 FT.
MXFLSL/R
2 LH / 2 RH
B 1989
X2
BRACKET
B 81FX
X6
PN 87
X6
PN 70
X10
PN 72
X38
PN 71
X28
PN 97B
X14
PN 86A
X12
PN 140
X16
Dee Zee FX Board Installation Instruction
FX 27944 / FX 27344 Ford 138" WB Van
A B C D
PN 71
X28
PN 97B
X14
PN 86A
X12
PN 140
X16
B 1984P
X4
B4570
X4
FX BOARD RUBBER TRIM MUD FLAP CHANNEL BRACE
E F G H
ROCKER PANEL
I
1/4" HEX NUT SHEET
J K
ANGLE BRACE
1/4 X 1" RIBNECK
CARRIAGE BOLT
METAL SCREW
FRAME BRACKET
1/4 X 3/4" HEX
HEAD BOLT
1/4 X 3/4"SLOTTED
HEX HEAD BOLT
M N
L
1/4" FLAT WASHER
#10 X 5/8" BLACK
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW
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WRENCH/RATCHET
3/8", 7/16"
TAPE
MEASURE
TIN SNIPS
CLAMP
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.
Slide three 1/4 x 3/4" slotted hex head bolts [K] into both of the bolt channels on the bottom
side of the running board.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Place the mud flap [C] onto the running board as shown below.
Secure the mud flap in place using a 3/8" socket or wrench and one black sheet metal screw [J].
Holding the bottom of the flap against the running board to minimize the
gap on the top surface, drill a 1/8" hole through the flap and board on the bottom side .
Attached the flap with a sheet metal screw [S] with a phillips screw driver or bit.
Repeat this step 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 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 channel brace to the bottom of the FRONT bracket
through the slot shown in the channel brace using a hex head bolt [G], washer [H], and a nut [I].
Tighten with a 7/16" socket/wrench.
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Drill a 3/16" hole through the slot in the back of brace into the bottom of the frame.
Attach the channel brace to the frame using a sheet metal screw [J] with a 3/8" socket.
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Attach the angle brace [M] to the bottom of the MIDDLE and REAR mounting bracket
through the slot shown in the anglel brace using a hex head bolt [G], washer [H], and a nut [I].
Tighten with a 7/16" socket/wrench.
Attach the frame brace [N] to the bottom of the middle and rear angle brace
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.
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Use a level to set the angle brace parallel to the ground. Clamp the frame brace [N] in place.
Drill two 3/16" holes into the frame through the holes in the frame brace.
Use whichever two holes best fit to the frame
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Attach the frame brace to the frame using two sheet metal screws [J] with a 3/8" socket.
HOLES
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Align the bolt in the channels on the bottom of the running board with the slots in the braces and
insert the bolts into the slots. Loosely attach the running board to the braces using the 1/4" flat washers [H],
and the 1/4" hex nuts [I].
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It may be necessary to adjust the angle brace to align the slots with the board.
If needed, loosen the bolts attaching the angle brace and adjust as needed.
Retighten the bolts when the angle brace is in the correct location.
ADJUST BRACE AS NEEDED
Center the board between the wheel wells so that the flaps are aligned with the wheel wells.
Move the board in/out as needed to align it with the vehicle making sure that the bulb gasket
is in contact with the rocker panel.
Once the board is aligned, tighten the running board bolts using a 7/16" socket.
LOOSEN BOLT
LOOSEN BOLT
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Pressing the flap up against the wheel well opening, drill three 1/8" holes through the mudflap and
the sheet metal of the wheel well. Secure the flap using the sheet metal screw [S] with a
phillips drive bit or phillips screwdriver.
This is best accomplised by drilling the lowest hole, installing the screw and then repeating the
process as you move up the flap.
Repeat for the other end of the board.
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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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