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FAQ’s 

1. 

Hardware’s are not of correct size. 

In  GMC /  Chevrolet  truck  model 2006  &  up, customer  needs  to  reuse  the factory  body  bolts to  install  the  bracket.  If your  vehicle is not 

GMC  /  Chevrolet  2006  &  up,  ensure  that  holes  are  not  partially  covered  with  any  plastic  grommet  or  rust?    If  it  is,  remove  the  plastic 

grommet & rust from the thread holes & re-try the installation. 

2.  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. 

3.  Products are thumping / rattling after installation. 

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nsure  that  all  required  mounting  brackets  /  hardware’s  are  installed  &  tighten  correctly.  Suggest  using  white  lithium  /  regular  grease 

between the metal to metal contact surfaces. 

4.  Side Bar is not aligning with vehicle / Step Pads are not aligning with vehicle doors. 

Side bar may be interchanged or mounting brackets are not installed at the correct position in the vehicle. Refer Parts identification guide. 

5.  Missing / Excess Hardware. 

Recheck hardware count as per the part list. 

6.  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.

 

 

PARTS IDENTIFICATION GUIDE 

Driver Side tube packed using “Green” color foam sheet. Passenger Side tube packed using “White” color foam sheet

 

No. 

Parts Identification

 

 

Pa

ssenger / Right ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “

PR

” 

Driver / Left ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “

DR

” 

Passenger / Right ‘Center’ Bracket marked “

PC

” 

Driver / Left ‘Center’ Bracket marked “

DC

” 

Passenger / Right ‘Front’ Bracket marked “

PF

” 

Driver / Left ‘Front’ Bracket marked “

DF

” 

Note: 

 

This guide is to identify the parts and not a reference for part count.  

 

For part count, refer Parts List. 

 

Product / Bracket image is representative and actual design may vary.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

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PRODUCT CARE 

 

Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact. 

 

Regular waxing is recommended to protect the finish of the product. 

 

Use ONLY Non-Abrasive automotive wax.

 Use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental and can scratch the 

finish leading to corrosion. 

 

Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs for 

Stainless Steel finish.

 

 

Mild soap may be used to clean the product for both 

Stainless Steel and Black finish.

 

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.

 

 

Summary of Contents for A1537S

Page 1: ...assenger passenger Mounting Brackets 6 8mm Hex Nuts 3 Driver left Support Brackets 6 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts 3 Passenger right Support Brackets 12 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts 6 8mm Nut Bolt Plates 24 6mm x 22mm x 2mm Flat Washers 6 8mm Plastic Retainers 12 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts 18 8mm 1 25 x 30 Hex Bolts 4 Oval Nerf Bar Part No A1537S B Fits 2009 Current Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 2010 Current Dodge Ram 2500 3500...

Page 2: ...ex Bolt as a handle and insert the Bolt and Nut Plate into the oval hole Figure 4 b Feed the threaded bolt on the Bolt Plate through one of the hex shaped factory holes Front Fig 1 2009 mid 2015 Driver Left front mounting location No factory holes in pinch weld on 2009 2011 models Fig 2 8mm Bolt 8mm Nut Plate NOTE 8mm Bolt Nut Plate is not required on models with threaded inserts Fig 3 Thread 1 8m...

Page 3: ...late until the threaded nut lines up with the remaining hole in the Mounting Bracket and body panel Figures 7 8 Attach the Bracket to the threaded Nut Plate with 1 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt 1 8mm Lock Washer and 1 8mm Flat Washer Figure 8 Do not fully tighten hardware at this time Fig 5 Thread Plastic Retainer onto Bolt Plate to hold Bole Plate in position Plastic Retainer Front Fig 6 Driver side Bracke...

Page 4: ...odels are not equipped with factory holes and will require drilling through the pinch weld to attach the Support Bracket Does not drill through pinch weld at this time see Step 8 4 Move along the side of the body panel to the center mounting location Figure 13 Repeat Steps 2 4 to install the driver side center Bracket and Support Bracket Figures 14 18 Front Fig 9 Driver side front mid 2015 on an e...

Page 5: ...ft rear mounting location IMPORTANT 2009 2012 models without holes in pinch weld will require drilling 1 4 holes through pinch weld to attach driver side front support bracket Do complete installation of sidebars first level sidebar before drilling holes for support bracket Rear Fig 16 Driver Left rear Brackets installed IMPORTANT 2009 2012 models without holes in pinch weld will require drilling ...

Page 6: ...MPORTANT Do not drill too close to the bottom edge of the pinch weld Adjust the Brackets as necessary to move the slots up the body panel away from the edge Drill the holes toward the outside of the marked slots d Attach each Support Bracket to the pinch weld with 2 6mm Hex Bolts 4 6mm Flat Washers and 2 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts Figures 16 19 Check the Sidebar for level then fully tighten all hardware ...

Page 7: ...g White color foam sheet No Parts Identification 1 Passenger Right Rear Bracket marked PR 2 Driver Left Rear Bracket marked DR 3 Passenger Right Center Bracket marked PC 4 Driver Left Center Bracket marked DC 5 Passenger Right Front Bracket marked PF 6 Driver Left Front Bracket marked DF Note This guide is to identify the parts and not a reference for part count For part count refer Parts List Pro...

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