Raptor RB-0401-BK Bracket Kit Truck Step Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- RAPTOR
Table of Contents
Raptor RB-0401-BK Bracket Kit Truck Step
Product Information
Product Name: Bracket Kit
SKU: RB-0401-BK
Components
- Qty: 1 Front Bracket
- Qty: 2 Center Bracket
- Qty: 1 Rear Bracket
Hardware
- Qty: 18 M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts
- Qty: 34 M8 Flat Washers
- Qty: 4 M8 Square Head Bolts
- Qty: 34 M8 Lock Washers
- Qty: 18 M8 Hex Head Nuts
Tools Required
- Ratchet
- Torque Wrench
- 13mm Socket
Product Usage Instructions
- Remove all contents from the package and check brackets for any damage. Also, verify that all components and hardware listed above are included before you begin installation. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact us at customerservice@raptorseries.com.
- Read through the entire installation manual and installation drawings to ensure that you understand all of the components and hardware before proceeding with installation.
- Note: When installing the brackets, all hardware must be left loose until all of the items are attached.
- Locate factory hole locations in two (4) places per side on the body mount.
- Begin installation on the driver side. Position the Front Bracket, the Center Brackets, and the Rear Bracket as shown in the diagram.
- Fasten the top portion of the Driver Side Front Bracket using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers, and (2) M8 Lock Washers.
- Fasten the top portion of the first Driver Side Center Bracket using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers, and (2) M8 Lock Washers.
- Fasten the top portion of the second Driver Side Center Bracket using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers, and (2) M8 Lock Washers.
- Fasten the top portion of the Driver Side Rear Bracket using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers, and (2) M8 Lock Washers.
- Note: Before proceeding to Step 8, see pages 8, 9, 10 for Board Installation Setup.
- Fasten the Running Board to the Driver Side Front Bracket cradle using (2) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers, and (2) M8 Hex Head Nuts.
- Fasten the Running Board to the first Driver Side Center Bracket using appropriate hardware.
BRACKET KIT INSTALLATION
COMPONENTS DRIVER SIDE
PASSENGER SIDE
HARDWARE
TOOLS REQUIRED
INSTALLATION NOTES
TORQUE NOTE: Bolts and nuts should be torqued to 15-20 ft lbs. NOTE:
Hardware for Board Installation is included.
NOTE: Some spare hardware is included. Remove all contents from the
package and check brackets for any damage. Also, verify that all components
and hardware listed above are included before you begin installation. If
anything is missing or damaged please contact us at
customerservice@raptorseries.com Read through entire installation manual and
installation drawings to ensure that you understand all of the components and
hardware before proceeding with installation. NOTE: When installing the
brackets, all hardware must be left loose until all of the items are attached.
Locate factory hole locations in two (4) places per side on the body mount.
BRACKET ORIENTATION
DRIVER SIDE
- Begin installation on driver side. Position the Front Bracket, the Center Brackets and the Rear Bracket as shown in diagram.
- Driver Side Front Bracket cradle (2a) and Driver Side Center Bracket cradles (2b, 2c) will face toward the rear of the truck and the Driver Side Rear Bracket cradle (2d) with face toward the front of the truck.
- Fasten the top portion of the Driver Side Front Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers.
- Fasten the top portion of the first Driver Side Center Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the top portion of the second Driver Side Center Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the top portion of the Driver Side Rear Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the Running Board to the Driver Side Front Bracket cradle by using (2) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Hex Head Nuts.
- Fasten the Running Board to the first Driver Side Center Bracket cradle by using (2) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Hex Head Nuts.
- To fasten the Running Board to the second Driver Side Center Bracket cradle, insert (2) M8 Square Head Bolts (10a), then fasten using (2) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the Running Board to the Driver Side Rear Bracket cradle by using (2) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Hex Head Nuts.
BRACKET ORIENTATION
PASSENGER SIDE
- Begin installation on passenger side. Position the Front Bracket, the Center Brackets and the Rear Bracket as shown in diagram.
- Passenger Side Front Bracket cradle (2a) and Passenger Side Center Bracket cradles (2b, 2c) will face toward the rear of the truck and the Passenger Side Rear Bracket cradle (2d) with face toward the front of the truck.
- Fasten the top portion of the Passenger Side Front Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the top portion of the first Passenger Side Center Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the top portion of the second Passenger Side Center Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers.
- Fasten the top portion of the Passenger Side Rear Bracket by using (2) M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the Running Board to the Passenger Side Front Bracket cradle by using (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Hex Head Nuts.
- Fasten the Running Board to the first Passenger Side Center Bracket cradle by using (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Hex Head Nuts.
- To fasten the Running Board to the second Passenger Side Center Bracket cradle, insert (2) M8 Square Head Bolts (10a), then fasten using (2) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers
- Fasten the Running Board to the Passenger Side ear Bracket cradle by using (2) M8 Flat Washers and (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Hex Head Nuts.
SAWTOOTH RUNNING BOARD
ADAPTER PLATE INSTALLATION
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Flip Running Board over. Place each Backing Plate and each Bolt Adapter Plate together (1a) and place onto underside of the running board and through the notch (1b). Slide plates into channels of running board and position plates so they line up approximately with existing mounting bracket location (1c).
Note: It might be helpful to position the underside of running board parallel to the existing mounting plates already installed on your vehicle, so you can align the Backing Plate/Bolt Adapter more accurately. -
You may need to adjust the plates slightly to align with the existing brackets (2a). Once aligned, insert provided allen drive studs into the holes on the Bolt Adapter Plate (2b), and finger tighten to hold both plates securely in place (2c), while still allowing for further adjustment to match up with vehicle mounting brackets. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for passenger side. REV
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Tighten allen drive studs with allen wrench (3a). Place Running Board on brackets (3`b). Each running board is marked Driver and Passenger
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Align each allen drive stud with each hole in the bracket. Place the spacer plate in between the bracket and the board when installing
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Fasten Running Board on each bracket by using two (2) M8 Flat Washers, two (2) M8 Lock Washers and two 2) M8 Hex Head Nuts per bracket
When all hardware is in place, everything must be tightened. Tighten until the split lock washer is flat between the M8 Flat Washer and M8 Hex Head Nut. Repeat these steps for driver side installation.