Rite-Ride 2032 - Manual (Page 4)

While holding the upper bracket flush against the outside and bottom of the
frame rail, ensure that the frame braces are flush against the inside of the frame rail
and the upper bracket where it attaches to the air spring. Tighten the 3/8"-16 flange
nuts and the 3/8" -24 bolts to secure the bracket and frame braces to the frame see
Figures "A" & "F".
Attach the assembly to the axle by installing the bracket straps under the axle,
aligning the holes in the strap with the ribbed neck bolts. Secure the bracket strap
to the assembly by installing the 3/8" -24 hex nuts over the ribbed neck bolts.
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NSTALL THE DRIVER
'
S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Reverse any orientations when assembling and installing the left, or driver's
side of the vehicle.
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NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND THE INFLATION VALVE
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 spring. Push
the tubing into the fitting as far as possible see Figure "A".
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 "F". Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16"
flat washers per valve as supports see Figure "H". Run the tubing from the air
helper spring to the inflation valve, routing it to avoid direct heat from the exhaust
pipe and away from sharp edges. Thermal sleeves have been provided for these
conditions. If a thermal sleeve is required, simply slide the sleeve over the air line
tubing to the location requiring protection. 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 as illustrated
see Figure "H".
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HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed inflate the air helper springs to 70 psi.
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 is pushed completely into the fitting. The tubing can
easily be removed from the fitting by first releasing the air pressure, then by
pushing the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pulling out the tube.
If a leak is detected where the brass fitting screws into the spring, first release the
air pressure then remove the tubing, followed by screwing the brass 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 to the ground. Re-attach 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 50 lbs. of load for each psi. of
inflation pressure (per pair). For example, 50 psi. of inflation pressure will support a load of 2500 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 psi. IN THE AIR HELPER SPRINGS
AT ALL TIMES.
FIGURE "G"
FIGURE "H"
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
FRONT
PASSENGER'S SIDE
AXLE
LOWER BRACKET
FRAME BRACE
UPPER BRACKET
FRAME RAIL
AIR SPRING
BRACKET STRAP
SHOCK BRACKET
FIGURE "F"
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
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MIN PRESSURE 5 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI