Smittybilt CN180-S4 Sure Steps User Manual
Installation instructions
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Smittybilt, 1600 Walnut Parkway, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
Installation Instructions
Sure-Step (Part # CN180-S4)
88-98 C/K Pickup Extended Cab
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DESCRIPTION
1
Side Bar, left side
1
Side Bar, right side
1
Hardware Kit
NOTE: Please read this information before installing. Check components received with components listed
above.
SOME DRILLING REQUIRED for installation of these Side Bars. To obtain correct installation, we
recommend you to follow these step by step installation instructions carefully. Please take care when
installing this product to protect the finish and your investment. For Technical Support call (951) 736-8686
Step One: Locate hardware kit. Check contents with the hardware listed below.
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DESCRIPTION
2
Front Mounting Bracket-small
2
Rear Mounting Bracket-large
2
Support Bracket
4
12mm
x
50mm Hex Bolt-zinc plated
8
12mm
Lockwasher-zinc
plated
8
12mm
Flatwasher-zinc
plated
2
10mm Hex Nut-zinc plated
4
10mm
Flatwasher-zinc
plated
2
10mm
Lockwasher-zinc
plated
2
10mm
x
32mm Hex Bolt-zinc plated
4
12mm
x
110mm Hex Bolts-zinc plated
4
3”
Plastic
Rings
Step Two: Remove the four body mount bolts.
Step Three: Attach the front and rear mounting brackets to the body mounts with the 12mm bolts, 12mm
flatwashers, and 12mm lockwashers as shown in the drawing and hand tighten.
Step Four: Place the side bars into position. (NOTE: To determine which side bar is the left or right, check the
number on the welded insert at the end of the tube.)
Step Five: Attach the side bars to the mounting brackets with the 12mm hardware and 3” plastic rings provided.
Step Six: Remove the 12mm x 50mm bolts holding the end of the side bar to the rear mounting bracket. Put the
short end of the support bracket up to the backside of the rear mounting bracket and attach it with the 12mm
hardware previously removed.. Orient the bracket so that the long end touches the bottom of the frame. Using the
hole in the long end of the bracket as a guide, drill a 7/16” hole in the bottom of the frame and attach it with the
10mm hardware provided.
Step Seven: After checking to make sure the side bars are level and square with the side of the vehicle
completely tighten all hardware.
Step Eight: Periodically check and retighten the hardware as necessary.