TAC-JA6-017 Spear Running Boards Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
- TAC
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TAC-JA6-017 Spear Running Boards
Specifications
- Product: Spear Running Board
- Part Number: TAC-JA6-017
- Fits: 2020-Up Jeep Gladiator JT
- Installation Time: 60-120 minutes
- Cutting Not Required
- Drilling Not Required
Product Usage Instructions
Before Installation:
- Remove contents from the box and verify all parts are present.
- Read instructions carefully before starting installation.
- Assistance is recommended for installation.
Part List:
- Driver Side Front Bracket
- Passenger Side Front Bracket Longer Tab
- Driver Side Center Bracket
Tools Required:
- Wrench: 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 18mm
- Allen Wrench: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm
Installation Steps:
Step 1:
Start installation on the Passenger/Right front of the vehicle. Locate the front threaded insert along the pinch weld.
Step 2:
Select the Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket and attach it to the threaded insert using the provided hardware. Do not tighten the hardware yet.
FAQ
Q: Is cutting or drilling required for installation?
A: No, cutting and drilling are not required for installing the Spear Running Board on a Jeep Gladiator JT.
Q: What tools are needed for installation?
A: You will need wrenches in sizes 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, and 18mm, as well as Allen wrenches in sizes 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm.
PART #: TAC-JA6-017
FITS: 2020-Up Jeep Gladiator JT
Torque & Tools
BEFORE INSTALLATION
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
Part List
INSTALLATION
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING PICTURES ARE BASED ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE INSTALLATION
STEP 1
S tart installation on the Passenger/Right front of t he of the vehicle. Find
the front threaded insert l ocated in between the first pair of holes along
the pi nch weld, (Fig 1).
( Fig 1) Passenger/Right side front mounting location with threaded insert
STEP 2
Select the Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket. IMPORTANT: Mounting
Brackets look very similar but are unique. The Front Mounting Bracket has a
Longer Tab on the top; The Center Mounting Bracket has an angled edge on the
top. Please identify the Front, Center, Rear Brackets according to the
illustration on Part List. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the threaded insert
using (1) 8mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (Fig 2).
Do not tighten hardware.
(Fig 2) Attach the Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket to the front location
STEP 3
S elect the Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket. IMPORTANT: Please identify
the Front, Center, Rear Support Brackets according to the illustration on Part
List. Attach the Support B racket to the pinch weld using (2) 6mm Hex B olts,
(4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 3). NOTE: Insert Bolts
from the outside of the pinch weld. Attach the Support B racket to the
Mounting Bracket with (1) 10mm H ex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm N
ylon Lock Nut, (Fig 4). Do not tighten hardware.
( Fig 3) Attach the Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket to the pinch trim
(Fig 4) Attach the Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket
STEP 4
Move to the center mounting location and locate the threaded insert and pair
of holes in the pinch weld, (Fig 5). Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to attach the
Passenger/Right Center Mounting Bracket (Fig 6) and Passenger/Right Center
Support Bracket (Fig 7), (Fig 8). IMPORTANT: The Center Mounting Bracket has
an Oblique Cut on the top. (Fig 6). The Center Support Bracket has a Hole. The
Rear Support Bracket has a Notch (Fig 7). Do not tighten hardware.
(Fig 5) Passenger/Right center mounting location
(Fig 6) The Center and Rear Mounting Brackets are similar but are unique
( Fig 7) The Center and Rear Support Brackets are similar but are unique
(Fig 8) Attach Passenger/Right Center Bracket and P assenger/Right Center
Support Bracket to the ce nter location
STEP 5
M ove to the rear mounting location on the rocker panel and locate the
threaded insert and pair of holes in the pinch weld, (Fig 9). Repeat Steps 2 &
3 to attach the Passenger/Right Rear Mounting B racket (Fig 6) and
Passenger/Right Rear S upport Bracket (Fig 7), (Fig 10). IMPORTANT: The Rear
Support Bracket has a Notch on the Top (Fig 7). Do not tighten hardware.
(Fig 9) Passenger/Right rear mounting location
(Fig 10) Attach Passenger/Right Rear Bracket and Passenger/Right Rear Support
Bracket to the rear location
STEP 6
Select (1) Running Board. Insert (6) 6mm T-Bolts into the channels in the
bottom of the Running Board, (Fig 11), (3 T-Bolts per channel). Attach the
Running Board to the (3) Mounting Brackets with (6) 6mm Flat Washers, (6) 6mm
Lock Washers and (6) 6mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 12). Do not tighten hardware.
(Fig 11) Insert (6) 6mm T-Bolts into the channels in the bottom of the Running
Board, (3 T-Bolts per channel)
(Fig 12) Attach (1) Running Board to the Mounting Brackets
STEP 7
Level and adjust the Running Board and tighten all hardware.
STEP 8
Repeat Steps 1—7 to attach the other side Running Board.
STEP 9
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is
secure and tight.
Attention
To protect your investment, do not use any type of polish or wax that may
contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Running Boards.