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Installation Instructions
Sure Step
(Part # DN260-S4B/ DN260-S4S
Part # DN270-S4B/ DN270-S4S)
2009-2010 Dodge Ram1500 Crew Cab & Quad Cab
2010 Ram 2500/3500 Crew Cab
For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944
Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220
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Passenger Side
Passenger
Driv
er Side Rear
Driver Side
12mm x 40mm Bolt/10mm
12mm x 40mm Bolt Plate
Passenger Side Front
Drive
r Side Front
PARTS LIST:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 12mm x 40mm Bolt/10mm Nut Plates
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 2 12mm x 40mm Bolt Plates
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 6 12mm x 32mm x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 6 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 6 12mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 6 11mm Plastic Retainers
4 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolts 4 10-1.50mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
4 1/2” Lock Washers 4 10mm x 27mm x 3mm flat washers
4 1/2” X 1-1/2” OD x 1/8" flat washers 4 10mm Lock Washers
Rear Mounting
Bracket
Nut Plate (pictured with
Plastic Retainer installed
for example)
Mounting
Side Front
Mounting
Bracket
Support Bracket
(pictured with Plastic
Retainer installed for
example)
Support Bracket
Front
Mounting
Bracket
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting at the passenger side-front of the vehicle, remove the tape covering the factory oval
holes in the passenger side inner panel located by the front tire.
3. Next, partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of a Bolt and Nut Plate, (Fig
1B).
4. Once you have assembled the Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt and Nut Plate, insert the Bolt and
Nut Plate into the factory oval hole. Once the Bolt and Nut Plate is inserted, hold the Bolt end
with one hand and tighten the Plastic Retainer with your other hand. NOTE: Tighten the
Plastic Retainer until it reaches the side panel, (Figure 2).
5. Next, select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and partially thread a Plastic Retainer onto it. Insert the Bolt
Plate into the oval hole and install in the forward, smaller oval hole as per step 4, (Fig 1A).
6. Select the passenger 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
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.
Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
7. Remove the passenger side front factory body bolt. Select the passenger side Front Support
Bracket. Insert the factory body bolt through 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.
8. Moving to the passenger side rear of the vehicle, remove the tape covering the factory oval
hole in the inner body panel. Thread a Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of a Bolt and Nut
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Plate, (Figure 1A). Insert the Bolt and Nut Plate into the factory hole. Once the Bolt and Nut
Front
Rotate Bolt and Nut
Plate is inserted, hold the Bolt end with one hand and tighten the Plastic Retainer with your
other hand, (Figure 4). NOTE: Tighten the Plastic Retainer until it reaches the side panel.
9. Select the passenger side rear 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. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. Next, select the passenger sidebar and fasten it to the front Mounting Bracket and Support
Bracket with the included (1) 1/2” x 2” Hex Head Bolt, (1) 1/2” Lock Washer, and (1) 1/2” Flat
Washer (Figure 6). Do not tighten at this time. Repeat this step for rear Sidebar mounting.
11. Level and align Sidebar properly; then tighten all hardware at this time.
12. Repeat steps 2-11 for driver Sidebar.
13. 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
Fig 1B
Fig 1A
Fig 2
plate to line up Nut with
this hole in body panel
PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
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Rear
(
Fig
4)
Rotate Bolt and Nut plate
1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt
(1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
(1) Bolt and Nut Plate
Rear
Front
(1) Bolt and Nut Plate
(2) 12mm Hex Nut
(2) 12mm Lock Washer
(2) 12mm Flat Washer
Fig 3
(1) 10mm Lock Washer
(1) 10mm Flat washer
Fig 1A
(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
to line up Nut with this hole in
body panel
Fig 5 Fig 6
Cleaning and Maintenance
1/2" Flat Washer
1/2" Lock Washer
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, window or glass cleaner may be used also.
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For gloss black finishes: Mild soap, window and glass cleaner may be used.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Smittybilt (The Company) warrants to the original purchaser of this product that should the product or any
part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within the
warranty period of 5 years from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (At the
Company’s option) without charge for parts or labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of the
warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage ( e.g. dated bill of sale, receipt),
specification of defect, freight pre-paid with Returns Good Authorization Number from Smittybilt to place of
purchase. Items returned to Smittybilt without a Returns Authorization Number will be refused and returned to
sender at the senders’ expense.
This warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has
suffered or been damaged through altercation, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect accident or
acts of nature. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT,
SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE
PURCHASER FOR THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty is in lieu of all expressed warranties and liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY
HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
BROUGHTH WITHIN A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.IN NO CASE
SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,WHATSOEVER. No
person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any liability other than expressed herein in
connection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, therefore above limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may have additional rights,
which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damage, therefore above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives the
purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.
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