Rite-Ride 4149 - Manual

23-8508 09-07 NCD-5848-7
AIR SPRINGS 2
LOWER SUPPORTS 2
18' AIR LINE 1
NYLON TIE 6
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE 2
5/16" FLAT WASHER 4
PARTS LIST
4108 / 4110 / 4113 / 4114 / 4115 / 4116
4129 / 4136 / 4143 / 4145 / 4147 / 4149
OPERATING PRESSURES
PASSENGER CARS 5-30 p.s.i.
1/2 TON VEHICLES 5-30 p.s.i.
SUV's 5-25 p.s.i.
Read installation instructions in its entirety
before installing your Coil-Rite Kit
N
OTE
1:
If your vehicle is equipped with vibration dampers
between the turns of the coil, it is necessary that these be
removed before installing the air springs.
N
OTE
2:
Some mid-size General Motors vehicles have a solid
surface located on the lower spring seat which will not
allow the air line to exit the coil. Removal of this cup is
mandatory before installing the Coil-Rite air helper springs.
The cup is spot welded and can be removed by using a
chisel.
N
OTE
3:
1991 and up Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand
Marquis, Chevy Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Honda
Passport and Isuzu Amigo, Rodeo, Trooper, and Nissan
Patrol use Step 2B.
V
EHICLE
P
REPERATION
With the vehicle on a solid level surface chock the front
wheels. Raise the vehicle using a lift or platform jack
rated for your vehicle weight to lift the rear wheels off the
surface. Remove the rear wheels. Lower the vehicle
onto jack stands rated for your vehicles weight making
sure the suspension is fully extended. (Do NOT use wood
or concrete blocks to support the weight of the vehicle.)
H
EAT
S
HIELD
Before beginning the installation of your Coil-Rite kit,
check the clearance from the coil spring to the exhaust.
If there is less than two inches you will need to move the
exhaust pipe for additional clearance. Heat shield
instructions are on a supplemental sheet included with
your kit. (Note: Heat shield is not used in the 4110 kit)
S
HOCK
A
BSORBERS
If necessary, additional clearance between the coil
spring turns may be obtained by removing the shock
absorbers from the lower mounts and lowering the
suspension an additional one to two inches. (CAUTION:
Do not put strain or tension on the flexible brake line.)
WARNING
Do not inflate the air springs when unrestricted.
They must be restricted by a coil spring. Do not
inflate beyond recommended operating pressures
for your specific vehicle. Improper use or over
inflation may cause property damage or severe
personal injury.
S
TEP
1 A
IR
S
PRING
P
REPARATION
Cut a section of air line tubing 3 inches in length and
install into the push-to-connect fitting on the air spring.
Exhaust the air from the air spring by rolling it up toward
the air inlet. Install the plug into the tubing coming out of
the air spring.
S
TEP
2A I
NSTALLING THE
A
IR
S
PRING
Insert the flattened air spring into the coil spring through
the lowest opening with the push-to-connect air inlet at the
bottom of the coil spring refer to Figure "AA".
S
TEP
2B I
NSTALLING THE
A
IR
S
PRING
Insert the flattened air spring into the coil spring through
the lowest opening with the push-to-connect air inlet at the
top of the coil spring as shown in Figure "AB".
S
TEP
3 A
DJUSTING THE
A
IR
S
PRING
Push the air spring up into the coil spring by hand or with
a blunt tool, such as a spoon shaped tire iron or 1/2"
extension. Do NOT use anything with sharp edges or
corners as this may damage the air spring.
S
TEP
4 P
LACING
S
UPPORTS
When the air spring is completely within the coil spring,
remove the plug and short piece of air line by pushing the
collar of the fitting towards the air spring. Allow the air
spring to return to its normal shape. Push the air spring to
the top of the coil spring. Insert the support between the
air spring and the coil spring seat as shown in Figures
"BA", "BB" and "C".