FarmerJohn
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I bought these side steps
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which have awful instructions. Looking at some YouTube videos, people recommend cleaning off the paint on the OEM studs prior to installing the brackets and start with the nuts.
Any experience here to share? Sandpaper, or wire brush? Or, don’t worry about it and just wrench?
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which have awful instructions. Looking at some YouTube videos, people recommend cleaning off the paint on the OEM studs prior to installing the brackets and start with the nuts.
Any experience here to share? Sandpaper, or wire brush? Or, don’t worry about it and just wrench?