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PREP BED: TAILGATEBRACKET
NOTE: You will need to grab a pal for this step (or have incredibly long and flexible arms).
• Remove toprearfactorycompartment boltfromthepassengerside with a T40TorxDriver.Keepbolt.
• Looselyattach passanger sidetailgate bracket with factory bolt in top hole. Make sure the tie down opening is
angled toward the driver, not the tailgate; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Alignbracket so it'sparallelwithverticaledge ofcompartment.Tightenfactorybolt atlast!
• Usingthebottomholeinbracketasa guide,drill a5/16"holewith a1/2" drillstopthroughcompartmentandbed wall.
• Installa 1"bolt throughthe bracketand bed wall. Install1" washer and flanged nutand tightensecurely;
BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatdriverside unlessyoudon'thave a driver'sside cubby. If not,follow the instructionsfordriver'ssideon
nextpage.NOTE: On passenger side ONLY, you will need to add a washer; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8...
We know it's strange, trust us.
DRIVER SIDE
FACTORY BOLT
PASSENGER SIDE
HELPFUL TIP: Feel free to remove doors of cubbies
so you can still somewhat use them. Use will be
compromised, but hey, life ain't always fair, right?!
HELPFUL TIP:The power outlet can stillbe used if you
inserta flat head pigtailextensioncordBEFORE you
installthe decks.Makesureto havethe outletcapped
to keep water out.
ANGLE TIEDOWN
TOWARD DRIVER
➡
CAB
➡
CAB
FLANGED
NUT
WASHER
FLANGED
NUT
REALLY OLD DRILL
WE FOUND ONLINE
1" BOLT
1" BOLT
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 53 in-lb.
