Rite-Ride 2025 - Manual (Page 4)

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Once the air helper springs are installed, it is recommended that the vehicle not be lifted by the frame, as over-extension
may occur, resulting in damage to the air helper springs. However, should it become necessary to raise the vehicle by
the frame, deflate both air helper springs completely.
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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 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 "D". Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16"
flat washers per valve as supports see Figure "E". Run the tubing from the air
helper spring to the 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. 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 "E".
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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 elbow fitting screws into
the spring, remove the tubing, then screw the elbow into the 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 manufacturer's specification. Raise the
vehicle by the axle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Re-attach the positive battery cable and remove
the wheel chocks from the front 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 50 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 2500 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 AIR HELPER SPRINGS
AT ALL TIMES.
Figure "F"
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