How to Install Raptor Series 5 in. OE Style Curved Oval Side Step Bars - Black (04-14 All) on your Ford F-150

Torque Specifications:

For Rocker Panel Mount Installations
M8 through M12 sized bolts/nuts are torqued to 15-20 ft lbs.

Note: When installing the brackets and bars, all hardware must be left loose until all the items are attached.

1. Remove all contents from the package and check stainless steel tubes for any damage. Also, verify that all components and hardware listed above are included before you begin installation.  

2. Remove the black tape and large rubber grommets over the mounting holes located on the inside face of the rocker panel.  

3. Existing mounting holes are located on the interior wall of the rocker panel. These mounting holes will be used per the following instruction.  

On the vertical wall of each rocker panel, install the U-Nut Clips as shown for both front and rear brackets for the top hole positions of only. Install these U-Nut Clips so that the threads are to the inside of the rocker panel. Be careful not to drop the U-Nut Clip inside of the rocker panel. 

4. On the passenger side of the vehicle, align Front and Rear brackets as shown. 

5. Install the Top Flange of the passenger side Front Bracket by fastening two (2) M10 x 30MM Hex Head Bolts, two (2) M10 Flat Washers and two (2) M10 Lock Washers into M10 U Nut Clips. 

6. Complete the installation of the Front Bracket by using two (2) M10 Hex Head Nuts, four (4) M10 Flat Washers and two (2) M10 Flat Washers. Repeat this process for the Rear Bracket. Hand tighten all hardware.

Note: Rear Bracket is 1/2" longer than Front Bracket. 

7. Plate the Step Bar and Rubber Gaskets onto the Brackets. Each Step Bar is marked Driver and Passenger. 

7. Install the Step Bar onto each Bracket using two (2) M10 X 30MM Button Head Bolts, two (2) M10 Lock Washers and two (2) M10 Flat Washers.. 

Tighten until the split lock washer is flat against bracket and snug. DO NOT over tighten and strip the threaded insert in the tube. 

Repeat these steps for driver side installation. When all hardware is in place, everything must be tightened. See Page 1 for Torque Specifications.