DEE ZEE DZ 3008 Running Board Installation Guide

: June 17, 2024
: DEE ZEE

DEE ZEE DZ 3008 Running Board

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Dee Zee product. Dee Zee is recognized as having the highest quality running boards and accessories on the market today. We have earned this reputation by offering our customers a product they can be proud to place on their vehicles. Dee Zee meets all the criteria of manufacturing a custom-fit product which guarantees it to be the easiest product to install.

NOTICE : This product requires the use of sheet metal screws. To use these screws, drill a hole as specified in the instructions. Once the hole has been drilled, tighten the screw firmly into the hole with a wrench. Caution should be taken not to overtighten the sheet metal screws.

INSTRUCTIONS : Please take time to read all instructions care-fully before beginning installation.

NOTE : After drilling, Dee Zee recommends putting a sealant or rust inhibitor around all holes drilled into the body panel of the vehicle.

Product Information

Product Name: Dee Zee Running Board
Installation Instructions DZ 3008

Compatible Vehicles: Dodge & Plymouth Vans 127 w.b. (Swing Door Only)

Specifications

Running Board Quantity: 2
Radius Mudguards Quantity: 4
Back Lip Mounting Brackets Quantity: 3
10 Left & Right Angle Brace Quantity: 3
7 Flat Bars Quantity: 3
8 1/2 Left & Right Angle Brace Quantity: 2
8 Flat Bars Quantity: 2
Body Mounting Brackets Quantity: 3
Hardware Bag Quantity: 1

Tools Required

Two 7/16 Wrenches
A Level
A Drill with a set of Bits
Locking Pliers
A Tape Measure
A 3/8 Wrench

Warning:

It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to check for tire clearance.

NOTICE: A ssemble the 10″ left and right angle braces with the 7″ flat bars by matching the two holes in each part. Fasten them together using two 1/4″ x 3/4″ hex head bolts (J), 1/4″ flat washers and 1/4″ hex nuts (N). Assemble the 8 1/2″ left and right angle braces the same way using the 8″ flat bar braces. These L-brace assemblies will be used later in this instruction.

Warning: It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner to check for tire clearance.

Assemble

STEP – 1

Attach a mudguard to the front and rear of each running board using two 1/4″ x 3/4″ hex head bolts (J), washers and nuts (N).

STEP - 1

STEP-2

Passenger Side: Position the running board assembly to the vehicle. Clamp the mudguards to each wheel well lip so that approximately 2 1/4″ of the mudguard extends outside of the wheel well. NOTE: The notch in the running board should be placed to the rear of the vehicle.

STEP-3

Passenger Side: Level the running board and drill three 3/16″ holes through the mudguard and the vehicle wheel well lip. Attach the mudguard to the vehicle wheel well lip using three 1/4″ x 1″ sheet metal screws (E).

STEP -4

Passenger Side: Position the three back lip mounting brackets evenly along the backlip of the running board and the bottom of the vehicle rocker panel. Use the existing holes in the mounting brackets as a guide to drill two 3/16″ holes up through the rocker panel. Attach the mounting brackets to the vehicle rocker panel using two 1/4 x 1″ sheet metal screws.
Drill one 1/4″ hole through the running board and the mounting bracket. Attach the mounting bracket to the running board back lip using one 1/4″ x 1″ carriage head bolt, 1/4″ flat washer and 1/4″ hex nut per bracket.

STEP 4

STEP -5

Passenger Side: At approximately 22″ back from the front of the running board, locate the underbody support panel on the vehicle. Use a pair of locking pliers and bend out the horizontal lip closest to the front of the vehicle. Position a 10″ L-brace assembly to the bent out portion of the underbody support panel and to the running board as shown. Using the holes in the L-brace assembly as a guide, drill two 1/4″ holes up through the running board step and attach the L-brace assembly to the running board using two 1/4 X 1″ carriage head bolts, 1/4″ flat washers and 1/4″ hex nuts. Use the holes in the top part of the L-brace assembly as a guide to drill three 1/4″ holes through the underbody support panel. Attach the L-brace assembly to the underbody support panel using three 1/4 x 3/4″ hex head bolts, 1/4″ flat washers and 1/4″ hex nuts.

STEP -5

STEP -6

Passenger Side: At approximately 50″ back from the front of the running board, position a 10″ L-brace assembly to the bottom of the running board as shown. Using the holes in the L-brace as a guide, drill two 1/4″ holes up through the running board and attach the L-brace assembly to the running board using two 1/4 x 1″ carriage head bolts (C), 1/4″ flat washers and 1/4″ hex nuts (N).

Note: Some vehicles come equipped with a heat shield on the passenger side of the vehicle. The heat shield will need to be notched out to allow the L-brace assembly to be mounted correctly.

STEp-7

Passenger Side: Position the body mounting bracket to the 10″ L-brace assembly and the vehicle inner side panel as shown. Use the holes in the body mounting bracket as a guide to drill two 3/16″ holes through the vehicle inner side panel. Attach the body mounting bracket to the vehicle inner side panel using 1/4 x 1″ sheet metal screws (E).
Use the holes in the L-brace assembly as a guide to drill two 1/4″ holes through the body mounting bracket. Attach the body mounting bracket to the L-brace assembly using two 1/4 x 3/4″ hex head bolts (J), 1/4″ flat washers and 1/4″ hex nuts (N).

Note: Repeat STEP 6 and STEP 7 at approximately 72″ from the front of the running board.

STEP-8

Driver Side: Position the running board assembly to the vehicle. Clamp the mudguards to each wheel well lip so that approximately 2 1/4″ of the mudguard extends outside of the wheel well.
Note the position of the running board in the illustration.(See illustration in Step 2 for outside position).

STEP-9

Repeat Step 3 for the driver side of the vehicle and then proceed to Step 10.

STEP-10

Driver’s Side: Approximately 28″ back from the front of the running board, locate the underbody support panel. Using a pair of locking pliers, bend out the horizontal lip closest to the front of the vehicle. Position a 8 1/2″ L-brace assembly to the bent out portion of the underbody support panel and to the running board as shown. Using the holes in the L-brace assembly as a guide, drill two 1/4″ holes up through the running board step and attach the L-brace assembly to the running board using two 1/4″ x 1″ carriage head bolts, 1/ 4″ flat washers and 1/4″ hex nuts. Use the holes in the top part of the L-brace assembly as a guide to drill three 1/4″ holes through the underbody support. Attach the L-brace assembly to the underbody support using three 1/4 x 3/4″ hex head bolts, 1/4″ flat washers and 1/4″ hex nuts.

Note: See illustration in Step 5 to complete this step.

STEP-11

Driver’s Side: Approximately 50″ back from the front of the running board position a 8 1/2″ L-brace assembly to the bottom of the running board. Using the holes in the brace as a guide, drill two 1/4″ holes up through the running board step and attach the L-brace assembly to the running board using two 1/4 x 1″ carriage head bolts, 1/4″ flat washers, and 1/4″ hex nuts.

Note: See illustration in Step 6 to complete this step.

STEP-12

Driver’s Side: Position the body mounting bracket to the 8 1/2″ L-brace and vehicle inner side panel as shown. Using the holes in the body mounting bracket as a guide, drill two 3/16″ holes through the vehicle inner side panel. Attach the body mounting bracket to the vehicle inner side panel using 1/4″ x 1″ sheet metal screws.
Use the holes in the top of the L-brace assembly as a guide to drill two 1/4″ holes through the body mounting bracket. Attach the L-brace assembly to the body mounting bracket using two 1/4 x 3/4″ hex head bolts, 1/4″ flat washers, and 1/4″ hex nuts.

Note: See illustration in Step 7 to complete this step.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS: To maintain the bright finish of your Dee Zee britetread aluminum running boards, clean with a mild detergent.

WARNING: It is unlawful and dangerous to ride on running boards or side box boards while vehicle is in motion. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to check for tire clearance.

**If you should incur any problems with the installation of this product, please feel free to call us at 1-800-779-8222.
So that we may better serve you when you call, please have the W/O#, SEQUENCE#, and the DATE from the labels on the outside of the box.

CLEANING