Rite-Ride 8606 - Manual

05-11 NBD-16759-1
WORK-RITE LOAD ASSISTS 1259 2
UPPER BRACKET 5627 2
OPTIONAL SPACERS 0013 4
3/8"-16 X 1-1/5" HEX BOLT 2
PARTS LIST
8606
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 will not be re-used with this kit but the bolts
will be reused.
STEP 2— ATTACH THE UPPER BRACKET TO THE VEHICLE
Attach the upper bracket to the vehicle using bolt from the jounce bumper removal inserted through the large hole
in the bottom of the bracket, and into the jounce bumper hole on the bottom of the frame. See Figure “A”.
STEP 3— INSTALLING THE WORK-RITE ONTO THE BRACKET
Select one Work-Rite load assist from your kit. Insert a 3/8"-16 x 1-1/5" bolt and flat washer through the bottom
of the Work-Rite and into the small hole in the top. Fasten the Work-Rite to the upper bracket using a flange lock
nut. 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. If the spacers are installed, use the 3/8"-16
x 2-1/2" bolts instaed of the 3/8"-16 x 1-1/5" bolts. There should be 1/4" to 3/8" between the Work-Rite
and the jounce stop (most 4x4's) or the axle (most 4x2's). See Figure “B”.
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 2-1/2" HEX BOLT 2
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT 4
3/8" FLAT WASHERS 2