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How to Install Putco Wheel-to-Wheel Boss Side Step Bars - Polished (15-17 SuperCrew w/ 5.5 ft Bed) on your Ford F-150

Installation Time

2 hours

Tools Required
  • 13mm Wrench
  • Torque Wrench

Please read all instructions before installation and to check to see that all parts are included.


Boss Bar Installation

1. Remove Boss Bars from packaging. Check to see if all parts from above table of kit contents are included.

2. Factory running boards need to be remove prior to installation, if equipped. Supplied brackets will mount in factory locations.

Driver Side Installation

3. Install front bracket in front location. (Figure 1) Use 3-4 M8 Hex Nuts to mount bracket to studs on the under body of the truck, leave loose.

Note: There may only be 3 studs on the truck to attach each bracket.

4. Install front bracket in front location. (Figure 2) Use 3-4 M8 Hex Nuts to mount bracket to studs on the under body of the truck, leave loose.


5. Attach the step tube to both brackets using (4) M8 flange bolts on each bracket. (Figure 3)

6. Tighten all bolts to secure bar. M8 flange bolts are to be torqued to 13ftlbs. The body bolts are to be torqued to 20ft-lbs

Passenger Side Installation

7. Repeat steps 3-6 for installation of passenger side step. Enjoy!!