Steelcraft Automotive 221120 User Manual

3" SIDEBARS

1

Driver/Left Sidebar

6

12mm Serrated Flange Nuts

1

Passenger/Right Sidebar

12

8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts

3

Driver/Left Mounting Brackets

12

8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers

3

Passenger/Right Mounting Brackets

12

8mm Lock Washers

6

12-1.75mm x 40mm Bolt Plates

12

6-1.0mm x 25mm Hex Bolts

6

12mm Plastic Retainers

24

6mm x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers

6

12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washer

12

6mm Nylon Lock Nuts

(3) Passenger/Right
Mounting Brackets

(3) Driver/Left
Mounting Brackets

Passenger/Right Sidebar

Driver/Left Sidebar

Front

(6) 12mm x 40mm
Bolt Plates

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PARTS LIST:

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. Starting along the driver side of the vehicle, locate the 3 pairs of (2) small factory holes in the

pinch weld, (Figure 1). Remove the rubber plug filling the oval hole in the bottom of the rocker
panel directly in front of the (2) holes, (Figure 1).

3. Select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer, (Figure 2A). Thread the Retainer
part way onto the Bolt Plate. NOTE: The Retainer will help hold the Bolt Plate in position during
Bracket installation. Insert the Bolt Plate into the hole and rotate 90-degrees to the slot,

(Figures 2B & 3). Thread the Retainer down until it is tight against the sheet metal.

4. Select (1) driver side Mounting Bracket and hang it from the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat
Washer and (1) 12mm Flange Nut, (Figures 4 & 5).

5. Next, bolt the mounting plate on the Bracket to the front of the pinch weld with (2) 6mm x

25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 4 & 5). Snug
but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

6. Repeat Steps 2 – 5 for center and rear Mounting Bracket installation.

7. Select the driver/left Sidebar and carefully place it in position on the (3) Mounting Brackets.

Line up the threaded holes in the Sidebar with the slots in the Brackets. Bolt the Sidebar in
place with the included (6) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (6) 8mm Lock Washers and (6) 8mm Flat
Washers, (Figure 6). Snug all hardware but do not tighten at this time.

8. Adjust and level the Sidebar and tighten all hardware.

9. Repeat Steps 2 – 8 for passenger/right Sidebar installation.

10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

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To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to

(Fig 1) Driver side pictured

from below vehicle

(Fig 2B) Driver side pictured

Remove rubber plug

Front

To determine the correct mounting
location, locate the three pairs of (2)
factory holes in the pinch weld and
the rubber plug in the floor panel

(Fig 2A) 12mm x 40mm
Bolt Plate

Insert Bolt Plates then
rotate 90-degrees to the
slot or until it stops for
proper installation

(Fig 3) Thread Plastic Retainer onto Bolt Plate

Outside

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 Sidebar.

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3" SIDEBARS

2011-13 DODGE DURANGO

Driver Side Installation Pictured