Steelcraft Automotive 200100 User Manual

SIDE BAR

Example of GM factory body mount bolt

95-99 CHEVY/GMC TAHOE/ YOKON 2 DR

92-94 BLAZER/JIMMY 2 DR

IMPORTANT ALERT: GM uses a very strong thread-locking compound on all
body bolts. Use of an air assisted impact ratchet can cause damage to the
threads on factory body mount bolts and the internal nut assembly because of
this thread locking compound.
We only recommend the use of hand tools to slowly remove and reinstall body
mount bolts on all GM vehicles.

PROCEDURE:
CRITICAL INFORMATION: If during the removal process, it becomes increasingly

difficult to unscrew the body mount bolt with hand tools, tighten the bolt several
rotations to clear the thread locking compound from the threads, then reverse
direction and continue to unscrew until the body mount bolt is out. Repeat this
process as necessary on all GM body mount bolts. Use of an appropriate anti­seize compound is highly recommended for re-installation. Tighten body mount
bolt to factory torque specifications for your particular model year.

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Step One: Locate hardware and check contents with the hardware listed below.

QTY DESCRIPTION

4 12mm x 120mm x 1.75mm hex bolts,

4 12mm flat washers, zinc plated
4 12mm split lock washers, zinc plated
4 12mm x 50mm hex bolt, zinc plated
4 12mm flat washers, zinc plated
4 12mm split lock washers, zinc plated
1 front support bracket, left side
1 front support bracket, right side
1 rear support bracket, left side
1 rear support bracket, right side

Step Two: Locate the left side bar, one front support bracket, left side, one front support bracket, right side
, two plastic rings, two 12mm hex bolts, 12mm flat washers and two 12mm split lock washers. Secure the brackets
and rings to the side bar as shown in fig #1. When installing side bar on pickup truck you must use the two lower
mounting holes on bracket rear support bracket. Do not fully tighten hardware at his time.

Step Three: Locate two 12mm hex bolts, two 12mm flat washers and two 12mm split lock washers. Remove the
front and rear cab mount bolts located under the cab. Place the side bar under the vehicle and position each support
bracket under the cab mounts. Secure the support brackets to the bottom of the cab mounts as shown in fig #2 & 3.
Fully tighten all hardware at this time. Torque the 12mm x 120mm bolt to 50 ft. lbs, and the 12mm x 50mm to 30
ft lbs.

Fig #1 Fig #2 Fig #3

Photos are for reference only, actual brackets may be a little different.

Step Four: Repeat steps one through three on opposite side of vehicle.
Be sure to use all hardware supplied and tighten all bolts.

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