Rite-Ride 2264 - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALLATION TO THE VEHICLE
After drilling the holes in the frame rail place the assembled air spring back on
the leaf stack making sure the lower bracket is placed over the retainer, see Figure
"A" & "C". Install the 3/8"-16 x 1 1/2" hex bolts through the upper bracket holes and
the holes that were drilled in the frame rail. Next fasten the upper bracket to the frame
rail using the 3/8"-16 flange lock nuts and flat washers to the back side of the frame
rail, refer to Figure "A". The next step is to attach the lower bracket to the leaf spring
assembly. Use the bracket strap/shim that is not being used as a spacer or 1/2"
spacer/shim if no spacer is required, and fasten the air spring assembly to the leaf
stack using the 3/8"-16 x 7" carriage bolts and 3/8"-16 flanged lock nuts, see Figure
"A". NOTE: You may clamp around the over-load leafs. Insert the carriage bolt
through the inner square hole on the lower bracket for narrow leaf springs.
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NSTALLATION TO THE PASSENGER
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S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Reverse any orientations when assembling and installing the right, or passenger, side of the vehicle.
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NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND THE INFLATION VALVE
Uncoil the air line tubing and cut it into two equal lengths. DO NOT FOLD OR KINK THE TUBING. Try to make the cut
as square as possible. Insert one end of the tubing into the elbow fitting installed in the top of the air helper spring. Push the
tubing into the fitting as far as possible, see Figure "A".
Select a location on the vehicle for the air inflation valves. The location can be on the bumper or the body of the vehicle,
as long as it is in a protected location so the valve will not be damaged, but maintain accessibility for the air chuck, see Figure
"E". Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve as supports, see Figure "F".
Run the tubing from the air helper spring to the inflation valve, routing it to avoid direct heat from the engine, exhaust pipe,
and away from sharp edges. Thermal sleeves have been provided for these conditions. If a thermal sleeve is required simply
slide the sleeve over the air line tubing to the location requiring protection. The air line tubing should not be bent or curved
sharply as it may buckle. Secure the tubing in place with the nylon ties provided. Push the end of the air line tubing into the
inflation valve as illustrated, see Figure "F".
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HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed inflate the air helper springs to 70 P.S.I. and check the fittings for air leaks with an
applied solution of soap and water. If a leak is detected at a tubing connection then check to make sure that the tube is cut as
square as possible and that it is pushed completely into the fitting. The tubing can easily be removed from the fittings by pushing
the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pulling out the tube. If a leak is detected where the brass fitting screws into
the spring, remove the tubing by pushing the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pulling out the tube, then screw the
brass fitting into the air spring one additional turn or until the leak stops. Reinstall the tubing and reinflate the air springs and
check for leaks as noted above.
This now completes the installation. Install the wheels and torque the lug nuts to the manufactures specifications. Raise
the vehicle by the rear axle and remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle back onto the ground. Re-attach the negative battery
cable and remove the wheel chocks from the wheels. Before proceeding, check once again to be sure you have proper clearance
around the air springs. With a load on your vehicle and the air helper springs inflated, you must have at least 1/2" clearance
around the air springs. As a general rule, the air helper springs will support approximately 40 lbs. of load for each P.S.I. of
inflation pressure (per pair). For example, 50 P.S.I. of inflation pressure will support a load of 2000 lbs. per pair of air helper
springs. FOR BEST RIDE use only enough air pressure in the air helper springs to level the vehicle when viewed from the side
(front to rear). This amount will vary depending on the load, location of load, condition of existing suspension and personal
preference.
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Too much air pressure in the air helper springs will result in a firmer ride, while too little air pressure will allow the air
helper spring to bottom out over rough conditions. Too little air pressure will also not provide the improvement in handling
that is possible. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 5 P.S.I. IN THE AIR HELPER
SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES.
FIGURE "F"
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
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MIN PRESSURE 5 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI
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