TAC TB-D12N Arrow Side Steps Running Boards Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- TAC
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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
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60-120 min
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Cutting Not Required
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Drilling Not Required
Fastener Size| Tightening Torque (ft-lbs)| Wrench Required|
Allen Wrench Required
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■ 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
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8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt
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8mm x 16mm Flat Washer
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8mm x 24mm Flat Washer
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8mm Nylon Lock Nut
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6mm x 20mm T-Bolt
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6mm x 22mm Flat Washer
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6mm Lock Washer
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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.
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