Westin Automotive Products User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Westin
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HDX DROP STEP WHEEL-TO-WHEEL NERF STEP BARS
APPLICATION:
Ram 1500 Crew Cab 2019 (5.5 ft. Bed) (Excl. 2019 Ram 1500 Classic); Ram 1500
Crew Cab & Quad Cab 2019 (6.4 ft. Bed) (Excl. 2019 Ram 1500 Classic)
PART NUMBER:
56-534705, 56-5347052, 56-534725, 56-5347252, 56-534735, 56-5347352
ROCEDURE
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Remove contents from box, verify if all parts listed are present and free from damage. Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation. Failure to identify damage before installation could lead to a rejection of any claim.
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Preassemble the Mounting Brackets with Mounting Bracket Bases. Do not tighten hardware at this time. See Figure 1.
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Starting on the passenger side of the vehicle, locate the 3 mounting locations on the rocker panel.
Note A: The rear mounting location is shown in Figure 2. Other mounting locations are similar.
Note B: The lower two studs on the rocker panel have a thick coat of paint on them. When installing the M8 hex nuts, apply extra pressure to start. If necessary, back M8 hex nuts off the studs to clear build up.
See Figure 2.
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At the rear mounting location, loosely install Rear Mounting Bracket (4) with preassembled Mounting Bracket Base (5) using the supplied M8 hardware. See Figures 3 & 4.
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At the center mounting location, loosely install Center Mounting Bracket (3) with preassembled Mounting Bracket Base (5) using the supplied M8 hardware. See Figures 5 & 6.
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At the front passenger mounting location, loosely install Front Mounting Bracket (2) with preassembled Mounting Bracket Base (5). Note: Installation is similar to others.
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Repeat Steps 4-7 on the driver side of the vehicle.
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Moving to the rear-most location, install the Top Isolator Bracket (6), Top Isolator Brace (7), and Bottom Isolator Bracket along with the Isolator Kit (9). See Figures 8 & 9. You will need to first remove the bolt in the bed as shown in Figure 7. Note: A breaker-bar or impact gun will help in removal. The bolt is very tight.
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Attach the Running Board Assembly (1) to the Mounting Brackets by tilting the board onto the brackets and securing them using the supplied M8 Hardware. See Figure 10.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- REGULAR WAXING IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF POLISH OR WAX THAT MAY CONTAIN ABRASIVES
- STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS CAN BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. STAINLESS STEEL POLISH SHOULD BE USED TO POLISH SMALL SCRATCHES.
- GLOSS BLACK FINISHES SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER
Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death, personal injury, and / or property damage.
Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death, personal injury, and / or property damage.
FASTENERS:
All Westin supplied fasteners must be utilized and installed in accordance
with the installation instructions
and apply torque to the specifications as defined. DOUBLE CHECK ALL
FASTENERS
BEFORE INITIAL USE, AND PERIODICALLY IN THE FUTURE TO ENSURE PROPER
FUNCTION
AND SAFETY.
DRILLING:
Most Westin products do not require drilling for installation. If drilling is
defined as required, use caution when drilling a vehicle. FAILURE TO REVIEW AN
AREA TO BE DRILLED MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE.
EYE PROTECTION:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS TO
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
MAXIMUM TOWING/CARRYING CAPACITY: (if applicable)
The Westin Receiver Hitches will have a visible tow rating label affixed
directly on the product. User should never exceed the vehicle manufacturers
maximum tow and weight rating regardless of the capacity of the hitch. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL VOID THE WESTIN
WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS
VEHICLE DAMAGE.
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY-PROP 65 WARNING:
Some products may contain chemicals such as DEHP, which can cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more info go to
www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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