Mopar Side Step Install Instructions

[Boaring1961]

I have searched the internet with a multitude of word combinations trying to find the installation instructions for the Mopar Side Steps. I have to install eight Rivnuts under the truck and need to know if there's a torque spec to getting them installed. Anyone know?

Thanks

 

[Ltngdrvr]

Don't rivnuts have a installation tool? Like a rivet gun, no torque to it. Isn't that why they call them rivnuts?

 

[Boaring1961]

Yes, I have the tool (see link below) but it seems like they need enough force to get them to expand/crush but not too much that would cause them damage the truck or shear off. I'm probably worried for no reason!

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...=2ahUKEwjB5Iill6LxAhVy8VMKHfgdBo0Qvhd6BAgBEGQ

 

[Ltngdrvr]

Yes, I have the tool (see link below) but it seems like they need enough force to get them to expand/crush but not too much that would cause them damage the truck or shear off. I'm probably worried for no reason!

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...=2ahUKEwjB5Iill6LxAhVy8VMKHfgdBo0Qvhd6BAgBEGQ

Hmm...
Well, that's not the tool I was thinking about for rivnuts, this is...
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[sag2]

Here you go.

 

[Boaring1961]

Here you go.

Thanks sag2. That is basically what I was looking for. Looks like they need to be snug, and says to not over tighten.

 

[HPSimpson]

There was a recall earlier to install a brace on 9/9/2020

 

[Boaring1961]

HPS,

I was working my way there when you replied. I'm noticing the used OEM steps I bought only has two brackets, whereas all the new ones have three. There's holes to attach a third bracket, so I will look to see what I can find.

Thanks

 

[sag2]

Two brackets are for cab length, three are for wheel well length. If you order the Mopar brackets they come with the Rivnuts and fasteners.

 

[Boaring1961]

So the two bracket versions are still useable and safe? I'd like to use this one I bought used locally, but I don't want to have any issues with it.

 

[sag2]

The brackets are the same. I used PN 68199103AA. I also purchased the hardware kit PN 68193128AB but all the fasteners were included in the bracket kit.

 

[AH64ID]

Just make sure they are the tall brackets for the HD trucks. The LD ones will bolt up but the proximity to the cab makes them almost useless. I see more than enough HD trucks with the wrong brackets running around to know it’s a common issue.