TRAILFX DHS019B Drop Down Step Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- TRAILFX
Table of Contents
TrailFX Drop Down Step
Part No. DHS019B
Fits: Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 2005-2019
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TO AVOID BEING SCRATCHED, PLEASE PROTECT THE SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE VENT
COVER CAREFULLY.
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
ALIGN THE STEP BARS AS DESIRED AND TIGHTEN ALL M10 FASTENERS TO 30 ft. – lbs.,
AND THE M8 FASTENERS TO 15 ft.-lbs.
60 min
Cutting Not Required
Drilling Not Required
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POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL LIMITED LIFETIME POWDER COATED BLACK 3 YEARS
PARTS LIST:
Item
|
Qty
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Part Description
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Tools Needed
1
|
1
|
Step Bar Driver Side
|
13 MM SOCKET & WRENCH
2
|
1
|
Step Bar Passenger Side
|
14 MM SOCKET & WRENCH
3
|
1
|
Front Mounting Bracket Driver Side
|
15 MM SOCKET & WRENCH
4
|
1
|
Front Mounting Bracket Passenger Side
|
RATCHET
5
|
2
|
Mounting Bracket Driver Side
|
TORQUE WRENCH
6
|
2
|
Mounting Bracket Passenger Side
|
7
|
12
|
M8 Bolt
|
8
|
12
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M8 Lock Washer
|
9
|
12
|
M8 Flat Washer
|
10
|
12
|
M10 Flange Bolt
|
11
|
12
|
M10 Flange Nut
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Mounting Kit Images
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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1. Start at the front driver side of vehicle and grab Driver Side Mount
Bracket. Use (2) M8 hex head bolts, (2) M8 flat washer, and (2) M8 lock washer
to loosely mount bracket to rocker panel. See Figure 2.
2. Move to the center driver side of vehicle and grab the Mount Bracket. Use
(2) M8 hex head bolts, (2) M8 flat washer, and (2) M8 lock washer to loosely
mount bracket 
to rocker
panel. See Figure 3. Rear Mounting Position installs the same.
3. Repeat for passenger side
4. Grab Driver Side Bar and install to loosely mount brackets with (6) M10
Flange bolts and (6) Serrated Flange Nuts.
5. Repeat for passenger side.
6. Align and adjust step bars as needed and tighten all hardware.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
PRODUCT CARE
1. Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and
components are intact.
2. Mild soap may be used to clean the product.
FAQ’s
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Mounting bracket are not getting Installed properly.
In some cases Illustration images shown in Installation manual may not be the exactly same as per actual vehicle images ,also if Driver / Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoid fitment issue. -
Products are thumping / rattling after installation. Please ensure that all required mounting brackets / hardware’s are installed & tighten correctly. Suggest using white lithium / regular grease between the metal to metal contact surfaces.
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Missing / Excess Hardware. Recheck hardware count as per the part list.
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Product not installing properly. Ensure make model year, cab length and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.
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Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. (KAO) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase by the original retail consumer. KAO disclaims any other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or an intended use. If the product is found to be defective, KAO may replace or repair the product at our option, when the product is returned prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, improper installation, or misuse of this product voids the warranty. KAO’s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.