TAC-DA6-012 Spear Running Boards Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- TAC
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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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