TAC-DA6-012 Spear Running Boards Installation Guide

Installation Guiding Instruction

FITS: 2019-Up Dodge RAM 1500 Quad Cab (Exclude 2019-2024 RAM 1500 Classic Quad Cab)

Torque & Tools

Fastener Size| Tightening Torque (ft-lbs)| Wrench Required| Allen Wrench Required
---|---|---|---

6 mm| | 7-8.5| | 10 mm| | 4 mm

8 mm| | 18-20| 13 mm| 5 mm

10 mm| | 35-40|
16 mm| 6 mm

12 mm| | 60-70| 18 mm| 8 mm

BEFORE INSTALLATION

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

Part List

76’’ Running Board x 2

2 #1

4 #3

2 #1

1 #2

3 #4

1 #2

#1: Front Lower Mounting Bracket x 4
#2: Front Upper Mounting Bracket x 4
#3: Center Mounting Bracket x 2
#4: Center Support Bracket x 2
x8
8mm x 25mm
Hex Bolt
x16

x20
8mm x 24mm
Flat Washer
x28
8mm Nylon
Lock Nut
x28

8mm Nylon
Lock Nut

x12
6mm x 22mm
Flat Washer
x12
6mm Lock
Washer
**x12

6mm Hex
Nut
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING PICTURES ARE BASED ON THE DRIVER SIDE INSTALLATION**

STEP 1 Start the installation under the Driver/Left side of the vehicle. Locate the front (3) factory studs along the inner side of the body panel, (Fig 1).

(Fig 1) Driver/Left Front mounting location

STEP : 2
Select (1) Front Upper Mounting Bracket (#2).
Attach the Mounting Bracket to the (3) factory studs with (3) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, ( Fig 2). Do not tighten hardware.
(3) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts

(Fig 2) Attach (1) Front Upper Mounting Bracket
(#2) to the threaded studs
STEP : 3
Select (1) Front Lower Mounting Bracket (#1). Attach the Lower Bracket to the short side of the Upper Bracket with (2) 8mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm x16mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 3). Do not tighten hardware.

(2) 8mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm x 16mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 3) Attach (1) Front Lower Mounting Bracket (#1) to the Upper Mounting Bracket (#2)
STEP : 4
Move to the center location, (Fig 4). Select (1) Center Support Bracket (#4). Attach the Support Bracket to the (2) lower threaded studs with (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 5).
(Fig 4) Driver/Left Center mounting location
FIG 5
(2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts

(Fig 5) Attach (1) Center Support Bracket (#4) to the
lower (2) threaded studs on the mounting location
Select (1) Center Mounting Bracket (#3) and attach to the Center Support Bracket and upper threaded stud with (2) 8mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 6). Do not tighten hardware.
FIG 6

(2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts

Fig 6) Attach (1) Center Mounting Bracket (#3) to
the upper threaded stud and Support Bracket (#4)

STEP 6
Repeat Steps 1 – 3 to attach (1) Front Upper Bracket (#2) and (1) Front Lower Bracket (#1) to the rear mounting location, (Fig 7). Do not tighten hardware.

(Fig 7) Driver/Left Rear mounting location

STEP 7
Select (1) Running Board. Insert (6) 6mm T-Bolts into the channels in the bottom of the Running Board, (Fig 8), (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 9). Do not tighten hardware.

(Fig 8) Insert (6) 6mm T-Bolts into the channels in the bottom of the Running Board, (3 T-Bolts per channel)

FIG 9

(2) 6mm Flat Washers
(2) 6mmLock Washers
(2) 6mm Hex Nuts
(Fig 9) Attach (1) Running Board to the (3) Mounting Brackets

STEP 8
Level and adjust the Running Board as necessary and fully tighten all hardware.
STEP 9
Repeat Steps 1—8 to attach the other side Running Board to the vehicle.
STEP 10
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.

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References

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