Ridetech 11330199 - Manual (Page 3)

Installation Instructions
1. Raise and support truck 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.
DO NOT ALLOW THE AIR SPRING TO RUB. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AIR
SPRING AND IS NOT A WARRANTABLE SITUATION.
3. Hold the upper plate to the cross
member as shown in the picture to the
left and clamp to frame. Using the
plate as a template drill 4 holes in the
cross member.
4. Apply thread sealant to the air fitting
and thread into the air spring.
Remove the upper plate from the frame
and place onto the studs on the top of
the air spring. The holes are lettered;
slide the plate to position B moving the
air spring to the rear of the vehicle.
Secure with flat washers and nyloc
nuts. Route airline.
5. Bolt the lower bracket to the air
spring u
sing a 3/8” x 3/4" bolt, lock
washer and flat washer.
6. Attach the air spring assembly to
the frame using 3/8” x 1 ¼” bolts, Nylok
nuts and flat washers supplied. The
lower mount will simply sit in the coil
spring pocket. It does not need to be
attached.
7. Replace the factory shock, with the
new ones supplied.
8. Bolt the steering stop to the lower
arm. Check air spring clearance with
the caliper at full lock. The air spring
should be about 5” tall at ride height.