Abstract: The present invention provides a side step bar mounting system comprising at least two mounting assemblies wherein each of the assemblies includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and an isolator assembly comprising a first bushing, a second bushing, a sleeve, at least one isolator washer and a fastener; the first bracket includes a vehicle mounting feature for attaching the first bracket to a vehicle structural member and a fastener feature for attaching to the fastener; the second bracket includes an entry assist member feature for attaching the second bracket to an entry assist member; each of the second bracket, the first bushing and the second bushing includes a sleeve feature for accepting the sleeve; the sleeve includes a channel for allowing the fastener to go through the channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a winch tray mounting system comprising a winch tray and a mounting assembly comprising at least two mounting brackets for attaching the winch tray to frame rails of a vehicle wherein when the winch tray mounting system is attached to the vehicle; (i) each of the at least two mounting brackets is directly attached to both the winch tray and one of the frame rails; (ii) the winch tray is located outside of the vehicle; (iii) the winch tray mounting system and the frame rails form a rigid structural body frame; and (iv) the winch tray mounting system directly translates applied mechanical loads to the frame rails. The present invention also provides a method for attaching the above-described winch tray mounting system to a vehicle comprising: providing the above-described winch tray mounting system, attaching the at least two mounting brackets directly to the winch tray; and attaching the at least two mounting brackets directly to the frame rails.