Rite-Ride 2189 - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALL THE PASSENGER
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S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow steps 1 - 3 for the assembly and installation of the right, or passenger's
side of the vehicle. Reverse any orientations when assembling and installing the
right-side assembly.
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NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVES
Uncoil the air line 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.
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
"E". Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers
as supports see Figure "F". 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. Secure the tubing in place with the nylon ties provided. Push the end of
the air line tubing into the inflation valve see Figure "F".
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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, 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. First,
release the air pressure from the air springs. Push the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pull out the tube. If a leak
is detected where the brass fitting screws into the air spring, remove the tubing then tighten the air fitting in the air spring 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 manufactures specifications. Raise the
vehicle by the front axle and remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle back onto the ground. Reattach the negative 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 air helper springs will support approximately 40 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 2000 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 5 P.S.I. IN THE AIR HELPER SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES.
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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.
Figure "E"
Figure "F"
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
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MIN PRESSURE 5 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI
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