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PROCEDURE:
1. Remove push type retainers from lower splash shield. Remove plastic splash shield to access to mounting location.
2. Locate and remove bolts that hold the frame brace and bumper brackets to vehicle.
3. Install frame bracket between lower radiator support and frame brace using (3) existing bolts. As shown.
4. Cut plastic splash shield to allow brackets to pass through. See Cutting Instruction sheet for guidelines on cutting. Reinstall plastic splash shield over brackets in this same order removed.
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STEP 1. Remove the contents from the box and check for any damage. Verify all parts against the parts list.
STEP 2. Read and understand instructions completely before beginning installation.
STEP 3. Determine passenger and driver brackets. SEE FIGURE 1.
STEP 4. Remove (16) push type retainers from lower splash shield. Remove plastic splash shield to gain access to mounting locations.
STEP 5. Locate bolts that hold the frame brace and bumper brackets to vehicle. Remove bolts using a 17mm and 14mm socket and ratchet.
STEP 6. Install bracket between lower radiator support and frame brace using (2) 1/2” flat washers on top of bracket’s frame brace slots and replace bolts. Install (1) 3/8-16 x 1.00” hex head bolt, (1) 3/8” lock washer and (2) 3/8” flat washers. Leave loose. SEE FIGURE 1. NOTE: It may necessary to loosen body mount bolt holding the frame brace to gain enough clearance to slide brackets in place.
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Check to make sure your truck does not already have some type of tail-gate assisting device installed. Some 2004 and newer trucks have factory installed torsion bars. If you have made aftermarket modifications to your truck, check to make sure they won’t interfere with installation.

STEP 1
Chevy, GMC, Dodge 1500 (year 1994-2001), Dodge 2500 (year 1994-2002) Trucks: Measure 2 3/4” above the top of the left tailgate pivot post, where the tailgate mounts (Figure 1). Ford, Dodge 1500 (year 2002-present), Dodge 2500 (year 2003-present), Nissan and Toyota Trucks: Measure 3 3/4” above the top of the left tailgate pivot post, where the tailgate mounts (Figure 1).
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Install Steering Stabilizer
1. Position kit bracket (frame) onto front crossmember as shown below. Ensure vertical portion of kit bracket (frame) is centered on front crossmember. Measure 3” from rear edge of front crossmember to forward most hole in kit bracket (frame). Mark three holes in front crossmember corresponding to three holes in kit bracket (frame).
2. Drill three 7/16” holes in front crossmember at marked locations.
3. From 3222BAG: Install kit bracket (frame) onto front crossmember with three kit bolts (7/16”-14 x 1-1/4), three kit washers (3/8” USS) and three nuts (7/16”-14). TORQUE to specification.
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1. Line up the 48” Tracks so the outside of the tracks are 50” apart.
Note: On Ford F150 you will only be able to space the 48″ tracks 49 1/2″ apart, up against the wheel wells.
2. Now line up the edge of the tracks 6” from the back of the bed.
3. Notice the 5 pre-drilled holes in the tracks - drill a 1/8” pilot hole in each location for the Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws. Also, depending on the vehicle, use the supplied track shims to level the bottom of the track due to the ribs on the bottom of the bed.
4. Using the Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws and a Screw Driver, screw down the 48” Tracks.
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