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Install the 8mm hex head bolts through
the pinch weld and the mounting
brackets with washers on both sides
and secure with a 8mm nylock nut
using a 13mm hex wrench and a 13mm
socket. (FIG 3)

Do not fully tighten at this time.
Repeat on the other side bracket holes.
(FIG 4)

Brute Strength Side Steps Installation:

Locate the (3) vertical threaded holes
behind the pinch 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 opposite side.

Installation is complete.

TORQUE FOR 8MM HEX HEAD BOLTS = 22 FT-LBS

FIG 3

FIG 4

FIG 5

FIG 6

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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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