Rite-Ride 2163 - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER
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S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow steps 1-5 for assembly and installation of the driver's side assembly. Note, reverse any orientations for
the driver side installation.
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NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVE
Uncoil the air 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 refer to 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 "C"). Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve
as supports (see Figure "D"). 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. The air line tubing should not be bent or curved
sharply as it may buckle with age. 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 "D").
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HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed inflate the air helper springs to 50 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 straight fitting screws into the spring, remove the tubing, then screw the straight fitting into the spring
one additional turn or until the leak stops. Install the tubing, inflate the air springs and check for leaks as noted above.
Further information on trouble-shooting can be found in the General Operation Instruction book included with this
kit.
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 postive 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 Ride-Rite Air Helper
Springs will support approximately 30 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 approximately 1500 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
10 P.S.I. IN THE RIDE-RITE AIR HELPER SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES.
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MIN PRESSURE 5 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI
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