Rite-Ride 2061 - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALLATION OF THE ASSEMBLY TO THE VEHICLE
Compress the air spring to allow for ease of installation. Insert the 3" carriage bolt from the upper bracket assembly through
the hole provided by the removal of the jounce bumper. Make sure that the brake-line bracket is inserted over the carriage bolt.
Place the lower bracket on top of the axle and position it so that it is flush against the U-bolts that secure the axle. Once properly
positioned, fasten the upper bracket to the frame using a 3/8" -16 flanged lock nut with the 3" carriage bolt inserted through the
jounce bumper hole. Additionally, insert a 5/16" -24 x 1-1/2" hex bolt and flat washer in the hole on the upper leg of the upper bracket
and through the frame. Secure using a 5/16" -24 flanged lock nut see Figure "A". Fasten the lower bracket to the axle housing
using the bracket straps and 3/8" -16 flanged lock nuts see Figures "A" & "B". The lower bracket should fit without altering the
brake lines. However, if the brake lines are touching the bracket, it may be necessary to reposition the line to avoid contact with
the bracket. Once the assembly is in place, make sure that no other carriage component is touching the air spring. You must
maintain a minimum of 1/2" clearance around the air spring for proper operation.
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NSTALL THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow the same procedures as outlined in steps 1 through 5 for installing the right side (passenger side) assembly. The brake
line clip located on the passenger side of the axle may interfere with the air spring assembly and may need to be repositioned. Slide
the clip along the axle see Figure "B" to provide at least 4" of clearance between the lower bracket and the clip. In addition, ensure
that the heat shield and tubing protectors are installed to provide heat protection.
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NSTALL THE AIR LINE
Select a location on the vehicle for the inflation valves. The locations can be on the bumper or the body of the vehicle, but be
sure that it can be protected so that the valve will not be damaged and will still be accessible for the air chuck see Figure "D". Drill
a 5/16" hole and install the inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve see Figure "E".
Run the tubing from the air spring to the valve. Make sure that all cuts of the tubing are made as square as possible. Route
the tubing so that it will be protected from direct heat from the muffler and tail pipe and away from sharp edges. Tubing protectors
have been provided for these conditions. The air line tubing should not be bent or curved sharply as it may buckle with age. Secure
the tubing in place with the nylon ties provided. Attach the end of the air line tubing to the inflation valve as shown see Figure "E".
Push the tubing into the fitting as far as possible. The tubing can be removed from the fitting by pushing the collar back toward
the body of the fitting and pulling the tubing out.
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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 first releasing the
pressure from the air spring followed by pushing the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pulling out the tube. If a leak
is detected where the air fitting screws into the spring, remove the tubing by pushing the collar towards the body of the fitting
and then pulling out the tube, then screw the air fitting into the air 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 manufactures specifications. Raise the
vehicle by the rear axle and remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle back onto the ground. Re-attach the postive 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 MINIMUM AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES. Listed
below are minimum air pressure requirements.
MINIMUM PRESSURES: CLASS "C" MOTORHOMES - 30 p.s.i. VANS - 5 p.s.i.
MAX PRESSURE (ALL) - 100 p.s.i
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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.