Rite-Ride 2212 - Manual (Page 4)

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TTACHING THE UPPER BRACKET
Once the holes have been drilled attach the upper bracket using the 3/8"-16 x 1 1/2 inch hex bolts, large flat washers and
the flanged hex nuts to the frame rail refer to Figure "A". Remove the 6.00"-10.00" piece of air line tubing installed in step
5. See step 10 for procedures for releasing the tubing from the fitting.
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NSTALLATION OF THE PASSENGER
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S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow steps 2-6 for assembly and installation of the passenger's side assembly. Note, reverse any orientations for the
passenger side installation.
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NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVE
Uncoil the remaining 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 refer to 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
"B"). Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve as supports (see Figure "C").
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 with age. 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 "C").
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HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed, inflate the air helper springs to 50 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 air tubing 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 remove 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 air fitting screws into the air spring, remove the tubing, then tighten the air fitting into the spring
until the leak stops. Re-install the tubing and re-inflate 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 negative
cable and remove the wheel chocks from the front 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 30 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 approximately 1500 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 10 P.S.I. IN THE AIR HELPER SPRINGS
AT ALL TIMES.
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MIN PRESSURE 10 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI