How to Install Black Horse Off Road 5 in. Extreme Wheel to Wheel Side Step Bars - Black (09-17 Crew Cab w/ 5.7 ft. Box) on your Dodge RAM

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 sealing tape covering the factory holes on the side of the inner panel, (Figure 1A, 1B, 1C). Partially thread (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of (1) 12mm Bolt and Nut Plate, (Figure 2A). Insert the Bolt and Nut Plate into the factory oval hole. Continue to thread the Plastic Retainer down the Bolt and Nut Plate until it is flush against the sheet metal, (Figure 2B). NOTE: When properly installed, the Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt and Nut Plate from falling into the body cavity during installation.  

3. Select the driver side front Mounting Bracket and partially hang it from the Bolt and Nut Plate with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Do not tighten hardware at this time. Line up the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket with the hole in the inner body panel. Rotate the Bolt and Nut Plate until the threaded end (Nut) lines up with the hole in the Mounting Bracket. Secure with (1) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (Figures 3A, 3B, 3C). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.  

4. Repeat Steps 2 - 3 for the center and rear Mounting Bracket installation. NOTE: The rear Mounting Brackets, (Figure 3C), are slightly different from the front and center brackets, (see illustration above-note bolt pattern on mounting plate).  

5. Once all of the driver side Brackets have been installed, carefully position the driver Sidebar onto the (3) Mounting Brackets. Attach the Sidebar to the cradles on the Mounting Brackets with the included (6) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (6) 8mm Lock Washers, and (6) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 4). Do not tighten hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: If you are having any difficulty with installation, check Mounting Bracket location first. Use the illustration on Page 1 to identify the Mounting Brackets.  

6. Properly level and adjust the Sidebar and tighten all hardware at this time.  

7. Repeat Steps 2 - 6 for passenger Sidebar installation.  

8. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that 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.