Rite-Ride 2264 - Manual (Page 3)

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT
FIGURE "B"
FIGURE "C"
FIGURE "D"
FIGURE "E"
S
TEP
1 - P
REPARE THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the front wheels. Raise the
vehicle by the rear axle and remove the rear wheels. After the removal of the wheels
lower the vehicle so the axle rests on jack stands rated for your vehicles weight.
Remove any jounce bumper bracket that is not mounted flush with the frame which
will interfere with the operation of the air helper springs see Figure "B". Jounce
bumpers located under the frame rail may be left in place. This installation
assumes that there is no load in the bed of the truck. Remove the negative battery
cable.
On 2005 and newer Ford vehicles the emergency brake line bracket must
be relocated. Remove the screw holding the brake line. Install the relocating
bracket with the screw previously removed. NOTE: the bracket is marked
top. Next, fasten the emergency brake line bracket to the relocation bracket
using the 3/8" X 1" bolt and a 3/8" nut.
S
TEP
2 - P
REASSEMBLE THE KIT
Select one air helper spring and an upper bracket from your kit. Align the studs
of the air spring with the mounting holes of the upper bracket and insert. Make
sure the air inlet is visible through the large access hole in the upper bracket.
Fasten the upper bracket to the air spring using the 3/8"-16 flanged lock nuts, see
Figure "A". Install the brass elbow fitting into the air spring through the large
access hole in the upper bracket. Tighten the air fitting securely to engage the
orange thread sealant. Position the elbow so as to point in the anticipated location
of the air inflation valve, see Figure "A" & "E". Select one lower bracket and place
the bracket so the lip of the lower bracket will be next to the tire, see Figure "A".
If you are installing this kit on a 1987 or earlier GMC pickup or a 1994 or earlier Dodge
pickup review notices on Figure "A". Fasten the lower bracket using a 3/8"-16 x
3/4" flange hex bolt (finger tight) through the center slot into the threaded hole
in the air spring.
S
TEP
3 - P
RE
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FIT AND MARK
/
DRILL HOLES
Position the air spring assembly on the leaf spring stack. The lower bracket
should straddle the leaf spring retainer and the upper bracket mounting flanges
should be flush against the frame. Depending on the application, the lower bracket
may have to be raised (i.e. interference with "U"-bolts, leaf spring retainer, brake drum,
etc...). This kit comes with two sets of bracket straps/shims. These are included to
provide adequate clearance for the air spring and lower bracket, as well as, any other
component on the vehicle. One set is 1/2" tall while the other set is 1" tall. To raise
the air spring assembly to its maximum height, install the 1" shim between the lower
bracket and the leaf spring stack. The remaining 1/2" strap/shim will be used to
clamp the assembly to the leaf spring stack, see Figure "D". The bracket straps/
shims may be interchanged, or not used, to provide maximum clearance and proper
air spring height. Furthermore, the shims can be mixed (i.e. use the 1/2" on one
side and the 1" or none on the other) to adjust for leaf spring slant.
Once the height of the lower bracket has been established, adjust the position
of the upper bracket so that the mounting flanges are flush with the side of the
frame rail. To do this, slide the air spring over the lower bracket along its slotted
connection. With the brackets now positioned properly and the air spring in proper
alignment, tighten the 3/8"-16 x 3/4" hex bolt securing the lower bracket to the air
spring. It may be necessary to slide the entire assembly fore or aft along the leaf
spring in order to provide clear mounting. Before marking and drilling the holes
for the upper bracket, make sure the mounted height of the air spring is between
5.00" - 6-1/2", see Figure "D", and the upper and lower brackets are as parallel as
possible. Mark the four holes to be drilled with a center punch using the upper
bracket as a template, then remove the air spring assembly. Before drilling the holes make sure all electrical, brake and fuel
lines are cleared from the path of the drill. Damage to lines can be avoided by inserting a piece of wood between the frame rail
and any lines in the path of the drill. Drill the four holes in the frame rail using a 3/8" drill bit, see Figure "A".
Remove any bracket
portion that is not flush
with the frame. Either
cut it away or unbolt
and remove it.
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
5” - 6-1/2”
FRONT
5” - 6-1/2”