Kit Contents
Product
2 - BA2 Steps
Mounting Brackets
- 4-Dr/Pass Fr/Rr Mounting Bracket
- 2-Dr/Pass Center Mounting Bracket
Hardware Included
- 6-8mm x 35mm Nut Plate
- 20-8mm Lock Washer
- 32-8mm Small OD Flat Washer
- 10-8mm Large OD Flat Washer
- 12-8mm Lock Nut
- 10-8mm Hex Nut
- 10-8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt
- 10-8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
- 10-8mm Clip Nut
Tools Needed
13mm Wrench / Socket
Torque Specifications
| Size | Torque (ft/lbs) | Size | Torque (ft/lbs) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | Grade 8 | Class 8.8 | Class 10.9 | ||
| 5/16" | 15 | 20 | 6MM | 5 | 9 |
| 3/8" | 30 | 35 | 8MM | 18 | 23 |
| 7/16" | 45 | 60 | 10MM | 32 | 45 |
| 1/2" | 65 | 90 | 12MM | 55 | 75 |
| 9/16" | 95 | 130 | 14MM | 85 | 120 |
| 5/8" | 135 | 175 | 16MM | 130 | 165 |
| 3/4" | 185 | 280 | 18MM | 170 | 240 |
Installation Instructions
Bracket Orientation / Location
A diagram illustrates the orientation and placement of the driver-side mounting brackets. Three brackets are shown: a front bracket, a center bracket, and a rear bracket, with arrows indicating their respective mounting points on the vehicle's frame.
This document features an image of the Rough Country BA2 Step running boards, designed for the 2009-2014 Ford F-150 Crew Cab. The steps are black with a textured, non-slip surface and a distinctive chevron pattern.
Step 1: Preparation
Before beginning installation, locate driver side brackets as shown in the bracket orientation illustration.
Step 2: Install Front Driver Side Clip Nuts
On the driver side front location, install the supplied clip nuts as shown in Photo 1. This involves inserting clip nuts into designated holes on the vehicle frame.
Photo 1 Description: Installation step showing the insertion of clip nuts into the vehicle's frame at the front driver side mounting location.
Step 3: Install Driver Side Front Bracket
Install the driver side front bracket as shown in Photo 2. Use the supplied 8mm x 30mm Bolts, lock washers, and larger OD flat washers on the clip nuts. For the lower rocker attachment, use 8mm x 30mm bolts, large OD flat washers, and 8mm lock nuts.
Photo 2 Description: Installation step showing the driver side front bracket being attached to the vehicle frame. It is secured using 8mm x 30mm bolts, lock washers, and larger OD flat washers into the clip nuts, and also attached to the lower rocker with 8mm x 30mm bolts, large OD flat washers, and 8mm lock nuts.
Step 4: Install Center Driver Side Clip Nut
Install the supplied clip nut as shown in Photo 3 for the center bracket location.
Photo 3 Description: Installation step showing the insertion of a clip nut into the vehicle's frame at the center driver side mounting location.
Step 5: Install Driver Side Center Bracket
Install the center bracket to the clip nut using the supplied 8mm x 30mm bolts, lock washers, and larger OD flat washers. See Photo 4. Install the bracket to the lower rocker using the 8mm x 30mm bolts, larger OD flat washers, and lock nuts.
Photo 4 Description: Installation step showing the driver side center bracket being attached. It connects to the clip nut using 8mm x 30mm bolts, lock washers, and larger OD flat washers, and is also secured to the lower rocker with 8mm x 30mm bolts, larger OD flat washers, and lock nuts.
Step 6: Install Driver Side Rear Bracket
Install supplied clip nuts for the rear bracket and install the bracket as shown in Photo 5. Use 8mm x 30mm bolts, lock washers, and large OD flat washers for the clip nuts. For the lower rocker, use 8mm x 30mm bolts, large OD flat washers, and 8mm lock nuts.
Photo 5 Description: Installation step showing the driver side rear bracket being attached. Clip nuts are installed, and the bracket is secured using 8mm x 30mm bolts, lock washers, and large OD flat washers for the clip nuts, and 8mm x 30mm bolts, large OD flat washers, and 8mm lock nuts for the lower rocker.
Step 7: Position Steps and Insert Nut Plates
Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time. Position the steps on the brackets and insert the nut plate in the steps as shown in Photo 6.
Photo 6 Description: Installation step showing the running board step being positioned onto the installed brackets. A nut plate is shown being inserted into the step itself.
Step 8: Secure Steps to Brackets
Secure the step to the brackets with the supplied 8mm lock nuts & small OD flat washers. See Photo 7.
Photo 7 Description: Installation step showing the running board step being secured to the brackets. This is done using the supplied 8mm lock nuts and small OD flat washers.
Step 9: Final Tightening
After all brackets have been installed, tighten all hardware using a 13mm wrench.
Tighten Hardware Description: Final installation step showing a 13mm wrench being used to tighten all previously installed hardware, ensuring a secure fit.
Step 10: Repeat for Passenger Side
Proceed to the passenger side and repeat the entire installation process.
Step 11: Periodic Checks
Periodically check hardware to ensure it is tight.
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