Rite-Ride 8617 - Manual

05-11 NBD-16758-2
WORK-RITE LOAD ASSISTS 1261 2
UPPER BRACKET 5632 2
OPTIONAL SPACERS 0013 2
3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" HEX BOLT 4
PARTS LIST
8617
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations—your new Work-Rite load assists are quality products capable of improving the handling and
comfort of your vehicle while under load. As with all products, proper installation is the key to obtaining all of the
benefits your kit is capable of delivering. Please take a few minutes to read through the instructions to identify the
components and learn where and how they are used. It is a good idea to start by comparing the parts in your kit
with the parts list below.
NOTE: IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING FROM THE KIT, PLEASE CALL 1-800-888-0650.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR RETURN THE KIT TO THE DEALER.
Be sure to take all applicable safety precautions during the installation of the kit. The instructions listed in this bro-
chure and the illustrations all show the left, or driver’s side of the vehicle. To install the right side assembly simple
follow the same procedures.
STEP 1— PREPARE THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the front wheels. Remove the negative battery cable. Remove the
jounce bumpers located under the frame rail. The jounce bumpers, bolts, and nuts will not be re-used with this kit.
STEP 2— PRE-ASSEMBLE THE KIT
Insert a 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" flat head bolt through the hole in the center of the upper bracket. Select one Work-Rite
load assist from your kit and fasten it to the upper bracket using a flange lock nut and flat washer inserted through
the bottom of the Work-Rite, and secured to the flat head bolt. See Figure “A”.
NOTE: An optional spacer may be installed to engage the Work-Rite sooner when a load is applied. To
install, place between the Work-Rite and the upper bracket. There should be 1/4" to 3/8" between the
Work-Rite and the axle. See Figure “B”.
STEP 3— INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE
Attach the upper bracket onto the vehicle using 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" hex bolts, flat washers, and flange lock nuts
inserted into the holes from the jounce bumper. See Figure “A”.
STEP 4 — FINISH UP
Remove the wheel chocks and reconnect the battery cable. Now you’re finished and ready to put your Work-Rite
to use!
3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" FLAT HEAD BOLT 2
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT 6
3/8" FLAT WASHERS 6