Aries Actiontrac running boards: Really low torque numbers on the bolts?

[Kyanche]

The bolts that go on the pinch weld seam call for 7ft-lbs and the bolts that go on the bottom holes call for 3ft-lbs. But.... they're supposed to be able to hold 600lbs?! Really? I guess the bolts are more of a hold-in-place measure, since it looks like the weight will be held more by shear (sideways) force than compression force, but still. Is that normal for side steps/rock rails/other things that bolt on where the rubicon rock rails would?

The problem was that the washers warped immediately. I just ordered some new ones from mcmaster, but I'm pretty sure the ones that came with my rubicon rock rails were a lot more durable.

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