Rite-Ride 8621 - Manual

10-09 NBD-16761-1
WORK-RITE LOAD ASSISTS 1266 2
OPTIONAL SPACERS 0013 2
UPPER INSERT 5644 4
LOWER INSERT 5645 2
BUMPER CUP PLATE 5646 2
PARTS LIST
8621
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 brochure 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,
by prying them out of the jouncer bumper cup. The jounce bumpers will not be
re-used with this kit.
STEP 2 – PRE-ASSEMBLE THE KIT
Insert the two of the upper inserts into the bumper cup above the retaining
tabs. Next, insert a carriage bolt into the lower insert. The 1.5" carriage bolt will
be used without a spacer and the 2" carriage bolt will be used with the spacer. Fasten
the lower insert to the upper inserts using two 3/8"-16 x 1" hex head bolts. Place
the bumper cup plate on top of the Work-Rite load assist bumper and then fasten
to the carriage bolt using the large 3/8" washer and the 3/8"-16 flange nut.
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 plate.
If the spacers are installed, use the 3/8"-16 x 2" bolts instead of the 3/8"-16
x 1-1/2" bolts. There should be 1/4" to 3/8" between the Work-Rite and the
axle. See Figure “B”.
STEP 3 – 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" HEX HEAD BOLT 4
3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT 2
3/8"-16 X 2" CARRIAGE BOLT 2
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT 2
3/8" FLAT WASHERS 2