Rite-Ride 1004 - Manual

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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.
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.
Remove the nut, washer, and upper factory bushing on the top of the factory-style shock. Next, remove the fac-
tory installed upper shock mount, nuts, and bushing. These nuts and bushing will be reused. Next, remove the bolt
that attaches the bottom of the shock to the lower portion of the suspension. See Figure “A”. Once the lower bolt is
removed, the existing shock will be removed through the upper spring seat. See Figure “A”.
STEP 2—INSTALLING THE LEVEL-RITE
Install the supplied lower bushing onto the rod of the Level-Rite. Install the straight fitting into the air inlet on the side
of the Level-Rite. Tighten the air fitting securely to engage the orange thread sealant. Insert the Level-Rite through the
upper spring seat, through the coil, and into the lower spring seat / shock mount. Reinstall the factory hex bolt in the
lower shock mount.
Place the supplied upper mount over the Level-Rite and onto studs of the upper spring seat. Reinstall the hex nuts
removed from the factory upper shock mount. Next, place the supplied upper bushing and flat washer onto the Level-
Rite rod. Install the hex nut and tighten to factory specifications.
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PARTS LIST
LEVEL-RITE SHOCK 7215 2
UPPER MOUNT 5604 2
UPPER BUSHING 9356 2
LOWER BUSHING 9359 2
M12 X 1.5MM NYLOCK NUT 3390 2
FLAT WASHER 2
5/16” FLAT WASHER 3033 4
AIR LINE TUBIING 0938 1
STRAIGHT FITTING 3055 2
INFLATION VALVE 3032 2
NYLON TIES 9036 6
THERMAL SLEEVES 0899 2