How To Mount Aries Round Nerf Bars On A 1968 Ford Bronco  

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Per the instructions also included below, you would mount the Aries Round Nerf Bars # AA203038 with the following steps 2-6. The instructions also have the pictured examples/figures for reference. Included is also a video review for reference.

"Select the passenger sidebar from the list of parts & attach the front mounting bracket to the front leg of
the sidebar with (4) 10mm hex bolts,(8) 10mm flat washers,(4) 10mm lock washers & (4) 10mm nuts as
see in (FIG 1) offset portion of bracket fits towards the frame Snug but do not tighten hardware at this
time.
3. With the bracket attached to the sidebar remove the factory rear nut from the front of the leaf spring
bolt, as seen in (FIG 2) with the nut removed from the bolt, place the side bar over the leaf spring bolt
and secure it with (1) 5/8” nut and (1) 16mm lock washer as seen in (FIG 3) Snug but leave lose
enough to be able to pivot the side bar do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. With the rear attached and with help or a jack stand raise the front of the side bar sidebar up and level
with the bottom of the cab equal distance in the front & rear between the cab and the sidebar as seen in
(FIG 4) with the bar in place position the bracket against the front body mount as seen in (FIG 5) and
mark the (3) holes with a marker for drilling, once you are satisfied with the location of the holes lower
the side bar and drill out the (3) holes with a 10mm drill bit as seen in (FIG 6).
5. Once holes are drilled lift the sidebar back into position secure side bar with (3) 10mm bolts, (6) 10mm
flat washers, (3) 10mm lock washers & (3) 10mm nuts as seen in (FIG 7) Snug but do not tighten
hardware at this time.
6. Level and align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
7. Repeat Steps 2-6 for driver Sidebar installation."

expert reply by: Patrick R

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