Rite-Ride 1003 - Manual

1003
Level-Rite
Congratulations— your new Air Helper Springs are quality
products capable of improving the handling and comfort
of your vehicle. As with all products, proper installation is
the key to obtaining all of the benefits your kit is capable
of delivering. Please take a few minutes to read through
the instructions to identify the components and learn
where and how they are used. It is a good idea to start
by comparing the parts in your kit with the parts list below.
Be sure to take all applicable safety precautions dur-
ing the installation of the kit. The instructions listed in this
brochure and the illustrations all show the left, or driver’s
side of the vehicle. To install the right side assembly simply
follow the same procedures.
Your kit includes separate inflation valves and air lines
for each air helper spring. This will allow you to level your
vehicle from side to side as well as from front to back. If
you would rather have a single valve inflation system, your
dealer can supply the required “T” fitting.
Important!
DO NOT COMPRESS SHOCK MORE THAN 1 INCH
PRIOR TO & DURING INSTALLATION!
For your safety and to prevent possible damage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum load recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer (GVWR). Although your Air
Helper Springs are rated at a maximum inflation pressure
of 100 psi, this pressure may allow you to carry too great
a load on some vehicles. It is best to have your vehicle
weighed once it is completely loaded and compare that
weight to the maximum allowed. Check your vehicle owner’s
manual or data plate on driver’s side door for maximum
loads listed for your vehicle.
When inflating your Air Helper Springs, add air pressure
in small quantities, checking pressure frequently during
inflation. The air spring requires much less air volume than
a tire and, therefore, inflates much quicker.
PARTS LIST
AIR OVER SHOCKS 7210 2
UPPER BUSHINGS 9340 4
LOWER BUSHINGS 9405 4
LOWER BUSHING SLEEVES 9342 2
NYLOCK HEX NUTS 2
LARGE WASHERS 2
5/16” FLAT WASHERS 4
AIR LINE TUBIING 1
ELBOW FITTINGS 2
INFLATION VALVES 2
NYLON TIES 6
THERMAL SLEEVES 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1— PREPARE VEHICLE
Raise the front of the vehicle and remove the wheels. Place jack stands rated for the
weight of the vehicle under the frame just reward of the front axle, lower the vehicle
onto the jack stands, and allow the front suspension to extend. See Figure “A”.
Remove the nut on the top of the factory-style shock. Next, remove the nut and
bolt that attaches the bottom of the shock to the lower portion of the suspension.
Now remove the factory-style shock from the vehicle. See Figures “B” & “C”.
STEP 2—PREASSEMBLE THE AIR OVER SHOCK
Install the lower bushings into the large hole on the bottom of the Air Over shock.
Insert one lower busing sleeve into the lower bushings. Place one of the upper bush-
ings, with the nipple pointing up, onto the threaded portion of the rod on top of the
shock. Install the elbow fitting into the air inlet near the top of the shock. Tighten the
air fitting enough to engage the orange thread sealant. Position the fitting to point
in the anticipated location of the inflation valve.
FIGURE “A”
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