Magnum RT Running Boards Installation Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing Magnum RT running boards and step bars.
Torque Specifications
For Rocker Panel Mount Installations
M8 through M12 bolts and nuts are set to 15-20 ft lbs.
Components and Hardware
Components:
- Passenger Side Step Bar: Qty 1
- Driver Side Step Bar: Qty 1
- Front/Center Mounting Brackets: Qty 4
- Driver Rear Mounting Bracket: Qty 1
- Front/Center Support Braces: Qty 4
- Passenger Rear Mounting Bracket: Qty 1
- Passenger Rear Support Brace: Qty 1
- Front Armor Plates: Qty 2
- Driver Rear Support Brace: Qty 1
Hardware:
- M10 Flat Washers: Qty 6
- M10 Lock Washers: Qty 6
- M10 Bolt Plates: Qty 6
- M10 Hex Head Nuts: Qty 6
- M10 Plastic Push Nuts: Qty 6
- M8 Triangle Bolt/Nut Plates: Qty 6
- M8 Flat Washers: Qty 30
- M8 Lock Washers: Qty 30
- M8 Hex Head Bolts: Qty 18
- M8 Plastic Push Nuts: Qty 12
- M8 Triangle Bolt/Nut Plates: Qty 6
- M8 Hex Head Nuts: Qty 18
- M8 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts: Qty 8
- M6 Hex Head Nuts: Qty 18
- M6 Flat Washers: Qty 36
- M6 Lock Washers: Qty 18
- M6 x 20MM Hex Head Bolts: Qty 8
- M6 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts: Qty 10
- RTSPN175 Bolt/Nut Plates: Qty 6
- Flat Spacer Plates: Qty 6
- M8 Fender Washers: Qty 4
Tools Required:
- Ratchet
- Torque Wrench
- 10mm Socket
- 13mm Socket
- 16mm Socket
Installation Steps
Note: When installing the brackets and bars, all hardware must be left loose until all the items are attached.
- Remove all contents from the package and check for any damage. Verify that all components and hardware listed are included before beginning installation.
- Locate factory holes in six (6) places on the rocker panel.
Note: Ram trucks built after June 1st, 2015, may have a factory reinforcement bracket attached to the inside of the rocker panel. This bracket must be removed prior to installation. Remove all three factory mounting bolts and wire harness held in place with plastic retaining clips. The Mounting Brackets will serve as the reinforcement to the rocker panel.
- Remove the tape covering the factory oblong hole in the Rocker Panel located above the two (2) hex holes. Determine if your truck has threaded inserts in the rocker panel, located just underneath the oblong factory hole.
- If your truck is equipped with threaded inserts, install the Single M10 Bolt Plate. If your truck is NOT equipped with threaded inserts, install the M8 Triangle Bolt/Nut Plate. Install the M10 Plastic Push Nut onto the Single M10 Bolt Plate (4a) or the M8 Plastic Push Nut onto the M8 Triangle Bolt/Nut Plate (4b) to ensure it does not fall into the rocker panel during installation.
- Insert either the Single M10 Bolt Plate or M8 Triangle Bolt/Nut Plate into the oblong factory hole (5a) with the threaded stud sticking out of the oblong factory hole (5b).
Note: If your threaded holes do not sit flush with the outside of the rocker panel, use one (1) Flat Spacer Plate installed over the M10 Stud to ensure the bracket is level with the rocker panel.
Installing Front/Center Mounting Brackets
- Attach the top mounting point of Front/Center Mounting Brackets to the vehicle using M8 or M10 hardware (one (1) Flat Washer, one (1) Lock Washer, and one (1) Hex Head Nut), depending on the bolt plate used.
- Attach the lower mounting points of Front/Center Mounting Brackets to the vehicle using two (2) M8 Hex Head Bolts, two (2) M8 Lock Washers, and two (2) M8 Flat Washers.
Installing Rear Mounting Bracket
- If installing Rear Mounting Bracket WITHOUT Rear Support Brace: Attach the top mounting point of the Rear Mounting Bracket to the vehicle using M8 or M10 hardware (one (1) Flat Washer, one (1) Lock Washer, and one (1) Hex Head Nut), depending on the bolt plate used.
- Attach the lower mounting point of the Rear Mounting Bracket to the vehicle using two (2) M8 Hex Head Bolts, two (2) M8 Lock Washers, and two (2) M8 Fender Washers (these are larger for the bracket holes).
- If installing Rear Mounting Bracket WITH Rear Support Brace: Position the Rear Support Brace over the Rear Mounting Bracket and attach the top mounting point to the vehicle using M8 or M10 hardware (one (1) Flat Washer, one (1) Lock Washer, and one (1) Hex Head Nut), depending on the bolt plate used.
- Attach the lower mounting points of the Rear Mounting Bracket to the vehicle using two (2) M8 Hex Head Bolts, two (2) M8 Lock Washers, and two (2) M8 Flat Washers.
- Attach the Rear Support Brace to the pinch weld using one (1) M6x30MM Hex Head Bolt, one (1) M6 Lock Washer, and two (2) M6 Flat Washers.
Installing Front/Center Support Braces
- Line up Front/Center Support Braces with the holes in the Front/Center Mounting Brackets and the pre-drilled holes in the truck's pinch weld.
- Attach the Front/Center Support Braces to the pinch weld using two (2) M6x30MM Hex Head Bolts, two (2) M6 Lock Washers, four (4) M6 Flat Washers, and two (2) M6 Hex Nuts.
- Attach the Front/Center Support Braces to the Mounting Brackets using two (2) M6x20MM Hex Head Bolts, two (2) M6 Lock Washers, four (4) M6 Flat Washers, and two (2) M6 Hex Head Nuts.
Note: If holes do not exist in the pinch weld, you may drill them using a 1/4" drill bit. This is not required, but installing support braces will greatly reduce rocker panel flex.
Installing the Step Bar
- Line up mounting points on the step bar with the mounting holes in each bracket.
- 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 30MM Hex Head Bolt.
- Adjust the bars front/back and up/down to the desired placement. Once the step is positioned, tighten until the split lock washer is flat between the bolt head and flat washer. Do not overtighten.
- When all hardware is in place, tighten everything. Refer to page 1 for torque specifications. Repeat these steps for the opposite side installation.
Optional: Front Armor Plates
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.
- Remove adhesive protection from the Front Armor Plate.
- Carefully line up the plate 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 onto the step to ensure complete adhesion. Repeat these steps for the opposite side.
