APS HD Ridex RS6 Quick Start Manual

PARTS LIST:
1 Driver/Left Tube
1 Passenger/Right Tube
4 Drop Steps
2 Driver/Left Front/Rear Mounting Brackets
2 Passenger/Right Front/Rear Mounting Brackets
1 Driver/Left Center Mounting Bracket
1 Passenger/Right Center Mounting Bracket
12 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
24 10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
12 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(2) Passenger/Right
Front/Rear Mounting
Brackets
Passenger/right
Center Bracket
Front
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting on the driver/left side of the vehicle, locate the (2) holes in the bottom of the body panel, (pinch
weld), toward the front tire, (Figure 1). Next locate the rectangular opening and (2) small holes in the
inner body panel directly above the holes in the pinch weld, (Figures 1 & 2). NOTE: The holes in the
inner panel may be covered with sealing tape or insulation.
3. Slide (1) 8mm Clip Nut into the rectangular opening with the nut towards the inside. Line up the
threaded nut on the clip with the round hole, (Figure 2). Repeat to install the 2nd 8mm Clip Nut in
remaining hole location.
4. Select (1) Driver side Front/Rear Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the (2) Clip Nuts with the
included (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm x 28mm Large Flat
Washers, (Figure 3). NOTE: Depending on model and year, the brake cable may be run on the inside
or outside of the Bracket. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. Align the bottom holes in the front Bracket with the (2) holes in the pinch weld. Attach the Bracket to the
pinch weld using the included (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm x 24mm STD Flat Washers, (2)
8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 4). NOTE: Insert the bolts up from the bottom of
the pinch weld and through the Bracket.
6. Move along the cab to the center mounting location, (Figures 1 & 6). Locate the (2) holes in the pinch
weld similar to the front location. Insert (1) 8mm Clip Nut into the rectangular opening and up to the
single small round hole in the body panel, (Figure 6). Attach the top of the center Bracket to the Clip
Nut with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm x 28mm Large Flat Washer,
(Figure 7). Line up the hole in the Bracket with the forward hole in the pinch weld. Attach the Bracket to
8 8mm Triangle Double Bolt Plates
10 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
10 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
10 8mm x 28mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
36 8mm x 22mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
20 8mm Lock Washers
10 8mm Hex Nuts
16 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
10 8mm Clip Nuts
(2) Driver/Left Front/Rear
Mounting Brackets
Driver/Left Tube
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RS6 OVERLAND SLIDER DROP STEPS
09-14 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW CAB
Driver/left side
Center Bracket
(4) Drop Steps
10/13/22 (EL)