Ridetech 11121099 - Manual (Page 2)

’57 Buick Installation Instructions
1. Raise and support vehicle at a safe, comfortable working height. Let the front suspension hang
freely.
2. Remove coil spring, shock absorber, and bump stop. Refer to factory service manual for
proper disassembly procedure.
*******For use with RideTech front shock kit*******
3. A portion of the frame must be
trimmed to clearance for the air
spring. Mostly to the outside of the
pocket but some must be done to the
inside as well.
4. Apply thread sealant to a straight
air fitting and screw it into the top of
the air spring.
5. Place the upper air spring bracket
on top of the air spring and fasten
with two 3/8” Nyloc nuts and flat
washers.
6. Thread the 6 ½” stud into the nut
in the bottom of the bracket.
Note: Mark the location of the air
fitting on the outside of the bracket.
7. Bolt the upper “L” bracket to the
upper shock mount as shown in the
picture using a 7/16” x 1” bolt, Nyloc
nut and two flat washers.
(Shown on next page.)