Rite-Ride 2398 User Manual
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S
TEP
1 - P
REPARE
THE
V
EHICLE
On 2005 and newer vehicles some lines must be repositioned on
the left side of the vehicle. Remove the nut holding the fuel line retaining
clip. Rotate the retaining clip 90 degrees with the stud facing down.
Install the relocating bracket with the nut previously removed. Next,
fasten the retaining clip to the relocation bracket using a 5/16"-24 x 3/4”
bolt and 5/16"-24 flange nut.
Your vehicle is equipped with rubber jounce bumpers attached to
the frame directly above the axle. Remove these bumpers by un-bolting
from the inside of the frame flange.These bumpers will not be re-used
with this kit.
S
TEP
2A - U
PPER
B
RACKET
I
NSTALLATION
Insert the 3/8"-16 x 2-1/2" flat head bolt into the upper bracket and
then slide the spacer bracket over the bolt. Install the upper bracket onto
the frame. Make sure that no part of the vehicle’s wiring will be pinched
between the upper bracket and the frame. Tighten the 3/8"-16 flat head
bolt with a 3/8"-16 flange nut and the large 3/8" washer. Install the 3/4”-
16 x 3" hex bolt thru the existing hole in the frame rail and upper
bracket. Secure the 3/4” bolt with a 3/4” flat washer, 3/4” lock washer,
and 3/4” hex nut.
If you have existing hitch hardware, the 3/4” bolt should be long
enough to extend thru the upper bracket, truck frame and the hitch
brackets (if present). Be sure to use at least one of the large flat wash-
ers and lock washer before putting the 3/4” nut onto the bolt. Finally,
the emergency brake cable will have to be tie-wrapped out of the way
using the hole provided in the upper bracket. See Figure "A".
S
TEP
3B - L
OWER
B
RACKET
I
NSTALLATION
Select one air helper spring and lower bracket. Install two 3/8"-16
X 8" carriage bolts as shown in figure "A". Fasten the air spring to the
lower bracket finger tight in the front hole, See Figure “A”. Next attach
the lower bracket assembly to the axle using the carriage bolts, bracket
clamp, and two 3/8"-16 flange nuts. Install the bail clamp around the
axle perch and install the 3/8"-16 flange nuts onto the bail clamp and
tighten. See Figures “A". Tighten the bolt in the bottom of the air
spring.
S
TEP
4 - A
IR
S
PRING
I
NSTALLATION
The heat shield will be used on the right side of the truck
where
the exhaust pipe is closest to the air spring
. It is placed between the
upper bracket and the top of the air spring. The top of the air spring
has a button which will be put into the hole in the upper bracket
towards the front of the truck on both sides. When the air spring is in
place and properly lined up, place the internal tooth lock washer and
the 3/4” hex nut onto the top stud of the air spring. On the right side move the heat shield into alignment before
tightening the top nut on the air spring. Make sure the heat shield will not interfere with the normal operation of
the air spring or the vehicle’s suspension. Do not position the face of the shield directly over the axle, as it may
contact the axle on full suspension compression. See Figure "B".
Install the air fitting into the top stud of the air
spring. Tighten the air fitting securely to engage the orange thread sealant.
S
TEP
5 - A
IR
L
INE
I
NSTALLATION
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. Select a location on the vehicle for the air
inflation valves. This can be on the bumper or the body of the vehicle, as long as it is protected so the valves will
not be damaged. Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve as
supports. Route the tubing from the air helper spring to the inflation valve, avoiding 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 time. Secure the tubing in place with the nylon ties provided. Push the end of the air line tubing into
the inflation valve as far as possible.
See Figures "C" & "D".
FIGURE "B"
HEAT SHIELD
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
FIGURE "C"
FIGURE "D"
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS