Installation Guide for MAGNUM models including: RTS12FD Drop Side Steps Running Boards, RTS12FD, Drop Side Steps Running Boards, Side Steps Running Boards, Steps Running Boards, Running Boards

RTS12FD

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RTS12FD
MAGNUM RT STEPS

Components:

Passenger Side Step Bar Qty 1
Driver Side Step Bar Qty 1

Driver & Passenger Front Bracket Qty 2
Tools Required:

Driver & Passenger Center and Rear Bracket Qty 4

Armor Plates Qty 4

RATCHET

TORQUE WRENCH

Torque Specifications:

13MM SOCKET

For Rocker Panel Mount Installations M8 through M12 bolts and nuts are set to 15-20 ft lbs.

SKU# RTS12FD

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Hardware:
M10 x 30 mm Hex Head Bolts Qty 12 M8 x 25 mm Hex Head Bolts Qty 6 M8 Hex Head Nuts Qty 6 M10 Flat Washers Qty 12 M8 Flat Washers Qty 12 M8 Lock Washers Qty 24 RTSPN175 Bolt/Nut Plates Qty 6 M8 Plastic Push Nuts Qty 6
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Note: When installing the brackets and bars, all hardware must be left loose until all the items are attached.

1. Remove all contents from the
package and check stainless steel tubes for any damage. Also, verify that all components and hardware listed above are included before you begin installation.

2. Read installation manual and

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installation drawing completely.

Understand all brackets and bolts

before installation.

3. Begin installation on the
drivers's side. Front and Center Bracket Cradle face to the rear of truck and Rear Bracket Cradle faces to front of truck.

Driver Side

4. Fasten each bracket using two (2) M10 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts,
two (2) M10 Flat Washers, two (2) M10 Lock Washers.

4a Front

4b

FRONT BRACKET
SKU# RTS12FD

M10 FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER
M10 X 30 MM HEX HEAD BOLT
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M10 FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER M10 X 30 MM HEX HEAD BOLT
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5. Fasten each bracket using two (2) M10 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, two (2) M10 Flat Washers, two (2) M10
Lock Washers.

5a
Front

M10 X 30 MM HEX HEAD BOLT
M10 LOCK WASHER
M10 FLAT WASHER

5b

CENTER AND REAR BRACKET

M10 FLAT WASHER M10 LOCK WASHER
M10 X 30 MM HEX HEAD BOLT

SKU# RTS12FD

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Installing the Step Bar
6. Line up mounting points on
the step bar with the mounting holes in each bracket.
7. Fasten the step bar to each
bracket using one (1) RTSPN175 Bolt/Nut Plate, one (1) Plastic Push Nut, one (1) M8 Hex Head Nut, two (2) M8 Lock Washers, two (2) M8 Flat Washers and one (1) M8 x 25MM Hex Head Bolt.
8. Adjust the bars front/back
and up/down to desired placement. Once you have the step positioned, tighten until the split lock washer is flat between the bolt head and flat washer. Do not over tighten.
9. When all hardware is in
place, everything must be tightened. See page 1 for torque specifications. Repeat these steps for opposite side installation.

MOUNTING BRACKET
M8 FLAT WASHER M8 LOCK WASHER
M8 x 25MM HEX HEAD BOLT

M8 HEX HEAD NUT
M8 LOCK WASHER
M8 FLAT WASHER

OPTIONAL:
If you wish to install the Front Armor Plates, begin by thoroughly cleaning the front side of the front step where the Front Armor Plate will attach.

1. Remove adhesive
protection from the Front

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Armor Plate.

2. Carefully line up with the
front side of the front step. Be careful not to let the side overhang as they could peel off over time.

Once lined up, firmly press the Front Armor Plate on the step to ensure complete adhesion.

Repeat these steps for opposite side.

SKU# RTS12FD

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RTSPN175 BOLT/NUT PLATE
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MOUNTING POINTS ON INSIDE OF STEP BAR M8 PLASTIC PUSH NUT
Driver Side
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