Rite-Ride 2488 - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALL THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow the same procedures as outlined in steps 1 through 4 for installing the right side (passenger side) assembly.
NOTE: A heat shield and tubing protectors are installed on the right side. See Figure "C".
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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 OF 10 PSI. IN THE AIR SPRINGS AT ALL
TIMES.
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MIN PRESSURE 10 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI