Rite-Ride 2474 User Manual
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step 5 — InstallatIon to the passenGer’s sIde assembly
Follow steps 1-4 for assembly and installation of the passenger’s side assembly.
step 6 — Install the aIr lIne and the InflatIon valve
Uncoil the air line 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 one of the
air helper springs. Cut the air line approximately half the distance to the second elbow fitting. Insert one of the tee
fittings onto the air line. Next, cut a length of hose long enough to connect the tee fitting to the second elbow fit-
ting. Push the tubing into the fittings 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 “C”. Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve
as supports
see Figure “D”. 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.Thermal sleeves have been provided for these
conditions. If a thermal sleeve is required simply slide the sleeve over the air line tubing to the location requiring
protection. The air line tubing should not be bent or curved sharply as it may buckle. 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 “D”.
step 7 — check 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 pushing the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pulling out the tube. If
a leak is detected where the brass elbow fitting screws into the spring, remove the tubing (see trouble shooting
section of the operating instruction manual for removal procedure),then screw the elbow 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. Further information on trouble-shooting can be found in the General Operation Instruction book included
with this kit.
This now completes the installation. Re-attach the postive battery cable and remove the wheel chocks from
the rear 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 Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs will support approximately 50 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 2500 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.
note:
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 20 P.S.I. IN THE
RIDE-RITE AIR HELPER SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES.
note:
MIN PRESSURE
10 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED)
100 PSI
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