The Dodge Ram 1500 truck has a high ground clearance from the factory, and for some people of shorter stature, it can be difficult to step in and out of the truck. One option is to install a set of side bars onto the truck. These not only add to the appearance, but also give people a step up into the cab. It takes about an hour to install a set of side bars on the truck.
Kneel down next to the leading edge of the driver's side door, look underneath the body and locate the stock body mount. Unscrew the body mount bolt with the 3/8-inch ratchet wrench. Install the driver's side front side bar bracket into the stock body mount using the longer bolts and washers included with the kit. Tighten them with the 3/8-inch ratchet wrench.
Install the support bracket from the kit into the side of the front mounting bracket with the supplied hardware the 3/8-inch ratchet wrench. Place the support bracket against the body mount bracket and line up the two holes. Bolt it into place with the hardware from the kit.
Locate the stock rear body mount underneath the vehicle. Unscrew the body mount bolt with the 3/8-inch ratchet wrench. Install the rear mounting bracket into the stock body mount using the longer bolts and washers included with the kit and the 3/8-inch ratchet wrench. Peel back the tape on the underside of the body with your hands. Install the rear support bracket onto the mounting hole on the body using a plastic retainer and the bolt plate.
Install the driver's side side bar onto the mounting brackets and bolt it in place with the hardware from the kit and the 3/8-inch ratchet wrench. Tighten down all of the mounting hardware on the driver's side of the truck.
Repeat the above steps for the passenger side of the truck.
