TAC TB-D12N Arrow Side Steps Running Boards Installation Guide

: June 1, 2024
: TAC

Table of Contents

Torque & Tools
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Part List
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
CUSTOMERS SUPPORT
References
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TAC TB-D12N Arrow Side Steps Running Boards

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

Torque & Tools

60-120 min
Cutting Not Required
Drilling Not Required

Fastener Size| Tightening Torque (ft-lbs)| Wrench Required| Allen Wrench Required
---|---|---|---
■ 6mm| ■ 7-8.5| | ■ 10mm| | □ 4mm
■ 8mm| ■ 18-20| ■ 13mm| □ 5mm
□ 10mm| □ 35-40| □ 16mm| □ 6mm
□ 12mm| □ 60-70| □ 18mm| □ 8mm

BEFORE INSTALLATION

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

Part List

#1: Front/Rear Lower Mounting Bracket x 4
#2: Front/Rear Upper Mounting Bracket x 4
#3: Center Mounting Bracket x 2
#4: Center Support Bracket x 2

8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt
8mm x 16mm Flat Washer
8mm x 24mm Flat Washer
8mm Nylon Lock Nut
6mm x 20mm T-Bolt
6mm x 22mm Flat Washer
6mm Lock Washer
6mm Hex Nut

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

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/Rear 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.

(Fig 2) Attach (1) Front/Rear Upper Mounting Bracket (#2) to the threaded studs

STEP 3

Attach (1) Front/Rear Lower Mounting Bracket (#1) to the welded plate on the back of the Front Upper Bracket (#2) with (2) 8mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm x 16mm Flat Washer, and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts (Fig 3).

FIG 3

(Fig 3) Driver/Left Front mounting location

STEP 4

Move to the center location, (Fig 4). Select (1) Center Support Bracket (#4), attach the Support Bracket to the lower (2) factory studs with (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig5).

(Fig 4) Driver/Left Center mounting location

(Fig 5) Attach (1) Center Support Bracket (#4) to the lower (2) threaded studs on the mounting location

STEP 5

Select (1) Center Mounting Bracket (#3) and attach to the Support Bracket and upper threaded stud with (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, ( Fig 6). Do not tighten hardware.

(Fig 6) Attach Mounting Bracket to the upper mounting stud and Support Bracket

STEP 6

Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to attach (1) Front/Rear Upper Mounting Bracket (#2) and (1) Front/Rear Lower Mounting Bracket (#1) to the rear mounting locations along the body panel, (Fig 7). Do not tighten hardware.

(Fig 7) Driver/Left Rear mounting location

STEP 7

Select the Driver/Left Side Step. Insert (6) 6mm T Bolts into the slots underneath the Side Step (Fig 8). NOTE: The Driver/Left Side Step will have a Sticker “D” on the front. IMPORTANT: Do not slide the Side Step front to back or damage to the finish may result. Attach the Side Step 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 slot underneath the Side Step

(Fig 9) Attach Side Step to the Mounting Brackets

STEP 8
Level and adjust the Side Step as necessary and fully tighten all hardware.

STEP 9
Repeat Steps 1-8 to attach the Passenger/Right Side Step 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 Side Steps.