iBASE IB-179L Polished Stainless Steel Installation Guide

iBASE IB-179L Polished Stainless Steel

Specifications

• Product Name: Rocker Panel Mount Step Bars
• Part Number: IB-179L&208[L,S] C&H
• Fastener Sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm

Tightening Torque (ft-lbs)

• 6-7 ft-lbs for 6mm
• 16-18 ft-lbs for 8mm
• 31-32 ft-lbs for 10mm
• 56-58 ft-lbs for 12mm
• 92-94 ft-lbs for 14mm

Part List

• * Driver Side Step Bar

  • Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM/DCM)

Step 1: Step Bar Assembly

1. Select and assemble (2) Step Bars with (2) M8X1.25-25mm Inner Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers, and (2) M8 Hex Nuts.
2. Attach (1) Back Plate to the bottom of the installed (2) Step Bars with appropriate hardware.
3. Install (1) Plastic Cover to cover the joint of (2) Step Bars using Plastic Rivets.
4. Repeat the assembly for the other (2) Step Bars.

Step 2: Installation

1. Start installation from the driver side front mounting location of the vehicle.
2. Remove the sealing tapes covering the factory holes in the inner body panel.
3. Secure the Driver Front Mounting Bracket to the welded nut on the M8 Bolt Plate using appropriate hardware. Do not fully tighten at this time.

FAQ

1. Q: Is drilling required for installation?
   A: Yes, drilling may be required for proper installation.

2. Q: What is the customer support contact information?
   A: For customer support, contact [email protected].

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READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE START ING INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.

• ROCKER PANEL MOUNT
• DRILLING MAY BE REQUIRED

PART#: IB-179L &208[L,S] C&H

PART LIST

Customer Support: [email protected]

Hardware Package A (For Bracket Installation)

Item| QTY| Description| Item| QTY| Description
1#| 6| M8 Bolt Plates| 8#| 24| M8 Flat Washers
2#| 6| Plastic Washers| 9#| 12| M8 Lock Washers
3#| 4| M10X1.5-30mm Hex Bolts| 10#| 6| M8X1.25 Hex Nuts
4#| 8| M10 Flat Washers| 11#| 6| M8X1.25 Nylon Lock Nuts
5#| 4| M10 Lock Washers| 12#| 12| M6X1-25mm Hex Bolts
6#| 4| M10X1.5 Hex Nuts| 13#| 24| M6 Large Flat Washers
7#| 18| M8X1.25-30mm Hex Bolts| 14#| 12| M6X1 Nylon Lock Nuts
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Hardware Package B (For Stainless Steel Step Bar Installation)

Hardware Package B (For Stainless Steel Step Bar Installation)

Item| QTY| Description| Item| QTY| Description
1#| 16| M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts| 3#| 16| M8 Nylon Lock Nuts
2#| 16| M8 Large Flat Washers| 4#| 8| Sliders (Packed with Step Bars)
         
Hardware Package C (For Stainless Steel Step Bar Assembly)

Item| QTY| Description| Item| QTY| Description
1#| 8| Plastic Rivets| 5#| 4| M8 Hex Nuts
2#| 12| M8X1.25-25mm Inner Hex Bolts| 6#| 2| Plastic Covers (Packed with Step Bars)
3#| 16| M8 Flat Washers| 7#| 2| Back Plates (Packed with Step Bars)
4#| 12| M8 Lock Washers| | |

1. STEP 1
   Step Bar Assembly:

2. Select and assemble (2) Step Bars with (2) M8X1.25-25mm Inner Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Flat Washers, (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Hex Nuts, (Fig 1). NOTE: (4) Step Bars are universal.

3. Attach (1) Back Plate to the bottom of the installed (2) Step Bars with (4) M8X1.25-25mm Inner Hex Bolts, (4) M8 Flat Washers, (4) M8 Lock Washers, (Fig 2).

4. Install (1) Plastic Cover to cover the joint of (2) Step bars with (4) Plastic Rivets, (Fig 3).

5. Repeat to assemble the other (2) Step Bars.
   
   (Fig 2) Back Plate Installation
   Assembled Step Bars
   

6. STEP 2
   Start installation from the driver side front mounting location of the vehicle. Remove the sealing tapes covering the factory holes in the inner of body panel, (Fig 4)
   

7. STEP 3
   Determine the correct procedure to attach the driver side Brackets for your model/year:
   Models without factory threaded inserts on body panel:

   • Select (1) M8 Bolt Plate, (Fig 5). Partially thread the M8X1.25-30 Hex Bolt into the welded nut on the Bolt Plate until it is flush with the welded nut, (Fig 6). Use the Hex Bolt as a handle and insert the Nut/Bolt Plate into the oval hole, (Fig 7). Feed the threaded bolt on the Bolt Plate through one of the hex shaped factory holes. Thread (1) Plastic Washer onto the welded bolt and down tight against the body panel, (Fig 8). NOTE: The Plastic Wash-er is designed to keep the Bolt Plate out falling into the body panel and to aid in Bracket installation.
   • Attach (1) Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM/DCM) to the welded bolt of the M8 Bolt Plate on the driver side front location with (1) M8 Flat Washer, (1) M8 Lock Washer and (1) M8X1.25 Hex Nut, (Fig 9a).
   • Remove the M8X1.25-30 Hex Bolt from the Bolt Plate. Hold the welded bolt and rotate the Bolt Plate until the welded nut lines up with the remaining hole on the Mounting Bracket. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
   • C. Secure the Driver Front Mounting Bracket to the welded nut on the M8 Bolt Plate with (1) M8x1.25-30 Hex Bolt, (1) M8 Lock Washer and (1) M8 Flat Washer (Fig 9b). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
     (Fig 7) Use the loose Hex Bolt as a handle. Insert the Bolt Plate into the oval hole and feed the threaded bolt out either factory hex shaped hole. IMPORTANT: Do not let go of the hex bolt until after Plastic Washer has been threaded onto bolt (Fig 5).
     
     Models with factory threaded inserts on body panel:
     Attach Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM/DCM) to the threaded inserts with (2) M8x1.25-30 Hex Bolts, (2) M8 Lock Washers and (2) M8 Flat Washers, (Fig 10 & 11). Leave hard-ware loose.
     

8. STEP 4
   Attach the Driver Front Support Bracket (DFS/DCS/PRS) to the Driver Front Mounting Bracket (DFM/DCM) with (1) M8x1.25-30 Hex Bolt, (2) M8 Flat Washers and (1) M8X1.25 Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 12). Rotate the support bracket to the back of the pinch weld. Line up the slots on the Support Bracket with the (2) factory holes on the pinch weld. Attach the Bracket to the back of the pinch weld with (2) M6x1-25 Hex Bolts, (4) M6 Large Flat Washers and (2) M6X1 Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 13). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
   IMPORTANT: Some models are not equipped with factory holes on pinch weld and will require drilling through holes on the pinch weld to attach the Support Bracket. Do not drill through pinch weld at this time, (Refer to Step 9).
   

9. STEP 5
   Move to the Driver Side Center Mounting location, (Fig 14). Repeat Steps 2-4 to install the Driver Side Center Brackets, (Fig 15). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

10. STEP 6
    Move to the Driver Side Rear Mounting location, (Fig 16). Re-peat Steps 2-4 to install the Driver Rear Mounting Bracket
    (DRM) and Driver Rear Support Bracket (PFS/PCS/DRS), (Fig 17). Do not tighten hardware at this time.

11. STEP 7
    Select the Driver Rear Bar Bracket (DRB), bolt to the Driver Rear Mounting Bracket (DRM) with (2) M10X1.5-30 Hex Bolts, (2) M10 Lock Washers, (4) M10 Flat Washers and (2) M10X1.5 Hex Nuts. (Fig 18) .Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

12. STEP 8
    Once all (3) Driver side mounting brackets are installed, then proceed to the Step Bar installation. (Figs 19 & 20)

13. Select (1) Slider and (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts;

14.  Install (2) M8X1.25-35mm Carriage Bolts in (1) Slider.

15. Slide the Slider (with carriage bolts) to the Step Bar.

16. Repeat to install the other (2) sliders to the step bar.

17. Attach the Step Bar (with the Sliders) onto the installed mounting brackets. Position the Sliders to the installed brackets. Secure the Step Bar to the installed Brackets by using (8) M8 Large Flat Washers and (8) M8 Nylon Lock Nuts and (4) Sliders, (Fig 20). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
    Note: The Sliders are packed with the Step Bars.
    Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware.

18. STEP 9
    Models requiring drilling for driver side Support Brackets:

    • Make sure the Step Bar is level to the vehicle. Adjust and tighten all mounting hardware.
    • Line up the slots on the Support Brackets with the back of the pinch weld. Mark the location of the slots onto the pinch weld.
    • Drill (2) 1/4” holes through the pinch weld for each Support Bracket. IMPORTANT: Do not drill too close to the bottom edge of the pinch weld. Adjust the Brackets as necessary to move the slots up the body panel away from the edge. Drill the holes toward the outside of the marked slots.
    • Attach each Support Brackets to the pinch weld with (2) M6X1-25 Hex Bolts, (4) M6 Large Flat Washers and (2) M6X1 Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 15). Check for level then fully tighten all hardware.

19. STEP 10
    Level and adjust the Step Bar and fully tighten all hardware. Repeat Steps 2-9 for the other side Step Bar installation. The installation is completed.
    

Attention
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
In order to protect your bars/boards, please use mild soap/non-abrasive products for cleaning only.

Customer Support: [email protected]

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