Rite-Ride 4171 - Manual (Page 2)

Step 1 – Vehicle Preparation
Remove the negative battery cable. With the vehicle on a solid level surface, chock the front wheels.
Using a jack rated for the weight of your vehicle, raise the wheels off the ground. Lower the vehicle frame onto
jack stands rated for the vehicle weight, making sure the suspension is fully extended. (Do not use wood or
concrete blocks to support the vehicle.)
Step 2 – Remove the Coil Spring
Place a jack under the axle on the left side of the vehicle. Remove the lower bolt from the shock
absorber. Lower the axle until the coil spring can be removed. Caution: DO NOT put tension or strain on the
flexible brake line. Remove the jounce bumper located in the coil spring using a T-50 Torx bit. The jounce
bumper will not be reused. See Figure “A”.
Step 3 – Install the Air Spring
Deflate the Coil-Rite air spring and place it inside the coil spring with the air fitting pointing up. (Figure
“B” & “C”). Cut the air line into to equal lengths, making sure the ends are cut as squarely as possible (a
“sawing” motion with a razor blade is preferred). Route the air line through the hole in the center of the upper
spring seat from the jounce bumper removal, and out through an access hole in the frame. Push one end of the
air line into the fitting on the air spring as far as possible.
Step 4 – Reinstall the Coil Spring
Reinstall the coil spring with the Coil-Rite on to the vehicle. Pass the excess air line through the access
hole in the frame. Reattach the bottom of the shock absorber and tighten the bolt to manufacturers’
specifications. See Figure “D”.
For installation on the right side, repeat Steps 2 through 4.
Step 5 – Install the Inflation Valves
Choose a location to mount the inflation valves. This should be a protected location such as the rear
bumper or trunk floor but maintain accessibility for the air chuck. Drill two 5/16" holes and pass the valves
through and tighten the nuts. See Figure “F”.
Step 6 – Route the Air Line
Route the air line from the air springs to the inflation valves (Figure “E”). Avoid any sharp edges or
hot surfaces as well as sharp angles. The air line can be secured with the provided nylon ties. Cut off any
excess air line using the method mentioned above and push the end as far as possible into the inflation
valve.
Step 7 – Inflate and Test
Inflate the air springs to recommended maximum operating pressure (see page 1 for operating
pressures). With a soap and water solution, check for air leaks around the fittings and valve core. Inflate
and deflate in small increments to find the ideal riding pressure for your vehicle.
Step 8 – Completion
Raise the vehicle, remove the jack stands, and lower the vehicle to the ground. Reattach the
battery cable.
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
Figure “E” Figure “F”