Rite-Ride 2163 - Manual (Page 3)

“X” “X”
NOTE LOWER
BRACKET LOCATION
FRONT
PASSENGER’S SIDE
Figure "B"
Figure "D"
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
Figure "C"
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
NOTE:
Once the air helper springs
are installed, it is recommended that
the vehicle not be lifted by the frame,
as over-extension may occur, re-
sulting in damage to the air helper
springs. However, should it be-
come necessary to raise the vehicle
by the frame, deflate both air helper
springs completely.
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TEP
1 - P
REPARE THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the front wheels.
Raise the vehicle by the 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 the positive battery cable.
This installation assumes that there is no load in the bed of the truck.
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TEP
2 - P
REASSEMBLE THE RIDE
-
RITE KIT
Select one air helper spring from your kit. Install the upper
bracket by aligning the threaded holes on the air spring with the
small holes on the upper bracket. Fasten the upper bracket to the
air spring using the 3/8"-16 x 3/4" flanged hex bolt as shown in
Figure "A". Install the air fitting as shown in Figure "A". Tighten
the air fitting securely to engage the orange thread sealant, make
sure the fitting is pointing in the direction of the inflation valve.
Insert the two 3/8"-16 x 4 1/2" carriage bolts into the lower bracket.
Next, attach the lower bracket and disk to the air spring using the
3/8"-16 x 3/4" flanged hex bolt see Figure "A". Refer to Figure "A"
& "B" for proper orientation of the lower bracket.
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TEP
3 - A
TTACH LOWER BRACKET TO LEAF SPRING
Place the assembly on the passenger’s side on top of the leaf spring
stack forward of the axle (see Figure "A" and "B"). Attach the the lower
bracket to the leaf stack using the 3/8"-16 x 4 1/2" carriage bolts installed
earlier and bracket strap as shown in Figure "A" and "B". Note that the
hook on the lower bracket will capture the "U"-bolt. The bracket strap is
used to clamp the lower bracket to the leaf stack (see Figure "A" and "B").
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TEP
4 - M
ARK AND DRILL HOLES IN THE FRAME RAIL
Visually align the air spring so that it is vertically straight and the
upper and lower brackets are parallel. Place the upper bracket as high
up on the frame rail as possible (Note: The upper bracket should not
exceed the top of the frame rail.) see Figure "A" and "B". Check the
"X" dimension on both sides of the air spring, these dimensions should
be equal refer to Figure "B". With the air spring assembly in place,
mark the upper left hole with a center punch. Drill the hole using a
7/16" drill bit. Before drilling the holes make sure all electrical,
brake and fuel lines are cleared from the path of the drill. In order
to prevent any damage to these lines it is recommended that a piece of
wood be placed between the frame rail and the existing lines while
drilling.
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TEP
5 - A
TTACHING THE UPPER BRACKET
Once the hole has been drilled attach the upper bracket using the
3/8"-16 x 5 inch hex bolt, large flat washer and the flanged hex nut to
the frame rail (finger tight). This will allow you to adjust the location
of the upper bracket. Once the positioning of the upper bracket is
parallel with the lower bracket and the "X" dimensions are equal, drill
the remaining three holes in the frame rail using the upper bracket as
a template. Use the 3/8"-16 x 5 inch hex bolts, large flat washers and
the flanged hex nuts to fasten the upper bracket to the frame rail refer
to Figure "A".