Assembly - Positioning - Attachment for Support Brackets
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 These innovative Support Brackets are highly adaptable, easy to install and fully functional. Please take note of all possible adjustment points to insure proper fit and ease of installation.
Aero-Tec

“Body Mounted Brackets”
for
One-Piece
Pickup Running Boards

Do not complete any attachments to the vehicle until specified in the instructions.

Step 1.
Determine the Positioning of the Support Bracket.
Examine the diagram below to see how the running board and support bracket will attach. There are various adjustments to the support bracket:

  1. The height of the bracket is adjustable.
  2. Optional holes for board attachment exist in the bracket base.
  3. The hanger strap may be mounted to either the inside or the outside of the bracket by using a longer 1 1/4” carriage bolt.

Each running board is supported by one bracket. It is to be positioned along the rocker panel toward the rear of the cab in a location that is easily accessible for attachment. The proper attachment of the bracket is shown in the diagram. This step requires the possible use of all adjustment points to achieve the proper fit.

Step 1. (Continued)
Proper fit must include these contact points:

  1. The bracket base extends under the board with any of the optional holes lining up with the steel tubing molded into the bottom of the running board.
  2. The top of the bracket positioned snugly against the floor of the vehicle.
  3. The hanger strap must lay flat against the reverse side of the rocker panel. (This strap may be mounted to either the inside or the outside of the bracket. Use a longer 1 1/4” carriage bolt.)

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONTACT POINT ! ALL POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THIS POINT.

Important Tip: The hanger strap should be mounted as low on the bracket as possible for maximum strength. If your vehicle has a “pinch weld” this makes an excellent attachment point.
Congratulations

Once the proper position and fit has been established, tighten the nuts on the bracket to lock it into the desired configuration. Do Not Attach the Bracket at this Time. Continue with Step 4. on the front side of this sheet.

Step 2.
Attach the Support Bracket.
Position the bracket as described in Step 1. Recheck the fit and make any necessary fit adjustments; being certain that all contact points are flush and that the top of the bracket is snug against the floor of the vehicle.

  • Hold the bracket in place and attach the hanger strap to the reverse side of the rocker panel using four 1” self-tapping “tek-head” screws.
  • Attach the base of the bracket to the bottom of the running board using two 5/8” screws. Drive the screws directly into the steel tubing molded into the fiberglass.
  • Once attached, it may again be necessary to make minor adjustments to the bracket adjustment points.
  • Make certain that all bolts are fully tightened.

Return to the front side of this instruction sheet. Congratulations