Aries 203008-2 Installation guide

Aries
Brand
Aries
Model
203008-2
Type
Installation guide

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Aries 203008-2 Side Bars are designed to provide enhanced protection and functionality to your vehicle. Constructed from heavy-duty materials, these side bars offer superior side impact protection and can withstand the rigors of everyday use. They also serve as a convenient step for easier vehicle entry and exit, making them ideal for lifted trucks or vehicles with taller ground clearance. Additionally, the side bars feature integrated tie-down points, allowing you to secure cargo and equipment with ease.

Aries 203008-2 Side Bars are designed to provide enhanced protection and functionality to your vehicle. Constructed from heavy-duty materials, these side bars offer superior side impact protection and can withstand the rigors of everyday use. They also serve as a convenient step for easier vehicle entry and exit, making them ideal for lifted trucks or vehicles with taller ground clearance. Additionally, the side bars feature integrated tie-down points, allowing you to secure cargo and equipment with ease.

Double Bolt Plate 3 door model (Small)
Double Bolt Plates 4 door model (Large)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1997- 2003 FORD F-150/250 LT DUTY, SUPER CAB
PART NUMBER # 203008 / 203008-2
PARTS LIST:
1 Driver/Left Sidebar 8 10mm ID x 26mm OD Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 8 10mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 8 10mm Hex Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 4 12mm x 60mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 4 12mm Lock washers
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 12MM ID X 31MM OD Flat Washers
4 10mm Double Bolt Plates (Large) 1 10mm Double Bolt Plates (Small)
Driver/Left
Side Bar
Driver/Left
Side Front
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left
Side Rear Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right
Side Front
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right
Side Rear Mounting Bracket
Front of Vehicle
Passenger/Right
Side Bar
4-door model
upper holes
3-door model
Lower holes
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PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Staring on the front driver/left side of vehicle from the inner rocker panel remove the plastic
grommet seen in (Fig 1), Insert (1) Double Bolt Plate (Large) into factory slotted hole as seen in
(Fig 2).
3. Select the Driver/left front mounting bracket from the list of parts above, Hold Double Bolt Plate
from one side while you position and attach Mounting Bracket to opposite side. Once you attach
one bolt, with (1) 10mm flat washer, (1) 10mm lock washer & (1) 10mm nut proceed to attach
the second bolt on the Double Bolt Plate using the included (1) 10mm flat washer, (1) 10mm
lock washer, and (1) 10mm Nut seen in (Fig 3). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Note for 1997-98 3-Door models only:
For the install of rear brackets, the 3-door model uses
the included (1) 10mm Smaller Double Bolt Plate for driver side rear Bolt Plate installation.
Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer partially onto (1) threaded end on the Bolt Plate, Insert the
other end of the Bolt Plate, (without plastic retainer), into the large round hole and back out the
smaller round hole on the inside of the rocker panel. Continue to thread the Plastic Retainer
down the Bolt Plate until it is flush with the inner rocker panel. Thread (1) Plastic Retainer onto
the remaining threaded end on the Bolt Plate, as seen in (Fig 4 & 4A). IMPORTANT: The
Plastic Retainers are designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body.
Position the
Rear driver side mounting bracket to the bolt plate Nut (Refer to above parts list for which
holes to use on bracket) attach with (2) 10mm flat washer, (2) 10mm lock washer & (2) 10mm
nut as seen in (Fig 5). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. If you have the 4 door model: Select the larger Double bolt plate and begin to install by
holding the Double Bolt Plate from one side while you position and attach Mounting Bracket to
opposite side. Once you attach one bolt, with (1) 10mm flat washer, (1) 10mm lock washer & (1)
10mm nut proceed to attach the second bolt on the Double Bolt Plate using the included (1)
10mm flat washer, (1) 10mm lock washer, and (1) 10mm Nut (Refer to above parts list for
which holes to use on bracket) (Fig 6) shows bracket attached. Snug but do not tighten
hardware at this time.
6. Once the Mounting Brackets are partially mounted, carefully position Sidebar onto Mounting
Brackets. Attach Sidebar to Brackets using the included (2) 12mm X 60mm Hex Head Bolts, (2)
12mm Lock Washers, and (2) 12mm Flat Washers (Fig 7). Snug but do not tighten hardware at
this time
7. Level and adjust Sidebar; then tighten all hardware at this time.
8. Repeat steps 2, 3, 5 & 6 for Passenger/Right Sidebar.
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives
that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Sidebar.
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For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
FRONT DRIVER/LEFT SIDE SHOWN
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Remove
plastic cover
Double Bolt
Plate
Fig 1 Fig 2
12mm x 60 mm Hex bolt
12mm Flat washer
12mm Lock washer
Fig 6 Fig 7
Driver/left side
Rear mount bracket installed
(Double Bolt Plate)
10mm Lock Washers
10mm Flat Washers
10mm Hex Nuts
Fig 3 Fig 4
Smaller Double Bolt Plate
(driver side 3-Door model only)
Pictured with Plastic Retainer
Fig 4A
Thread Plastic Retainers until
tight against inner rocker panel
Fig 5
3-Door model only
Lower holes on
mounting Bracket
Driver side 3-Door model only
Front
Rear
4-Door model only
Upper holes on
mounting Bracket
Installation
Complete
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Aries 203008-2 Installation guide

Aries
Brand
Aries
Model
203008-2
Type
Installation guide
This manual is also suitable for

Aries 203008-2 Side Bars are designed to provide enhanced protection and functionality to your vehicle. Constructed from heavy-duty materials, these side bars offer superior side impact protection and can withstand the rigors of everyday use. They also serve as a convenient step for easier vehicle entry and exit, making them ideal for lifted trucks or vehicles with taller ground clearance. Additionally, the side bars feature integrated tie-down points, allowing you to secure cargo and equipment with ease.

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