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Before You Begin Installation: 

Congratulations on your purchase of the
Quadratec Brute Strength Side Steps for
your Jeep

®

Wrangler.

When unpacking, check to make sure all
parts are included and not damaged due
to shipping. If any part is missing or
broken, please call Customer Service
at 800-745-6037 as soon as possible.

Due to the length and bulk of these
heavy duty side steps, we strongly
suggest you get the help of a friend for
steps that involve lifting, locating or
holding the side steps during
installation.

Thank you again for your purchase
and let’s start the installation process.

AS YOU UNPACK YOUR SIDE STEPS, BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THE
FINISH WITH A KNIFE OR RAZOR. WE SUGGEST PLACING THE UNPACKED
PIECES BACK INTO THE ORIGINAL BOX SO IT DOES NOT GET SCRATCHED
BEFORE THE INSTALLATION BEGINS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT
A  SECOND  PERSON  ASSIST  WITH  THE  INSTALLATION  OF  THESE  SIDE
STEPS. 

A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious  injury.  You  CAN  be  KILLED  or  SERIOUSLY  HURT  if  you  don’t
follow instructions.

A  hazardous  situation  which,  if  not  avoided,  could  result  in  minor  or
moderate  injury.  You  CAN  be  moderately  HURT  and  also  may  suffer
property damage if you don’t follow instructions. 

Careful attention is required to this instruction or operation but does
generally  not  relate  to  personal  injury.  Damage  to  your  Quadratec

®

product or other property may result if you don’t follow instructions. 

These custom fit Side Steps have been
designed for long life and great looks.
With proper care, they are designed to
provide years of use.

Please see page 5 in this instruction
booklet for all suggested care for your
product.

Product Care and Maintenance:

A Few Words About Product Safety: 

Your Brute Strength Side Steps are
designed to enhance the utility and
enjoyment of your off road capable
vehicle. Before  installation, please take
a moment to review the following

safety information and installation in-
structions. Important safety information
is generally preceded by one of three
signal words indicating the relative risk
of injury. The signal words mean:

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Summary of Contents for Brute Strength 12057.0271

Page 1: ...RODUCT IS INTENDED TO REDUCE RISK OF OFF ROAD BODY PANEL DAMAGE AND ASSIST IN ENTRY EXIT FROM VEHICLE YOUR SIDE STEP IS NOT INTENDED TO INCREASE OCCUPANT PROTECTION OR REDUCE VEHICLE DAMAGE IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT PROPERLY TORQUE AND RECHECK FASTENERS AND SECURITY OF STEP TREAD AFTER 250 MILES AND FREQUENTLY THERE AFTER INSPECT AND DO NOT USE AS A STEP IF DAMAGED DO NOT USE SIDE STEPS AS A WINCH SELF...

Page 2: ...ry You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions A hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury You CAN be moderately HURT and also may suffer property damage if you don t follow instructions Careful attention is required to this instruction or operation but does generally not relate to personal injury Damage to your Quadratec product or ...

Page 3: ...quired Tools Safety Glasses 13mm Socket with Ratchet Driver 13mm Wrench A C B D Installation Hardware Put on safety glasses Starting with the passenger side locate the 6 holes along the factory pinch weld of your vehicle as shown FIG 1 Starting at the front of the vehicle position the mounting tabs of the side steps and align the holes with the fac tory pinch weld holes as shown FIG 2 Brute Streng...

Page 4: ...weld Align the holes in the brackets with these holes FIG 5 Install the 8mm hex bolts lock washers and washers using a 13mm socket Repeat on other verticle holes FIG 6 Do not fully tighten at this time Then holding the side step up on center with the pin weld holes fully tighten the 8mm pinch weld hardware Once snug you may now tighten the vertical 8mm bolts underneath Repeat all steps on the oppo...

Page 5: ...he vehicle they are subject to potential rock chips and other debris potentially causing portions of the paint to chip off For any required touch ups we recom mend using a textured black spray paint sprayed on a piece of cardboard and cotton swab to gently fill in these chips This will prevent any rust from forming Product Care and Maintenance BRUTE_SIDE_STEPS_JL4_12057_0271_A4 qxp_A4 2 26 20 5 20...

Page 6: ...r product What is Not Covered Your Quadratec Limited Warranty does not cover products or parts Quadratec determines to have been damaged by or subjected to a installation damage alteration modifica tion combination with other parts failure to maintain or improper repair or service b nor mal wear tear cosmetic damage or damage from moisture or water immersion c Acts of God accidents misuse negligen...

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