Rite-Ride 8608 - Manual

03-13 NAD-37106
2500 WORK-RITE LOAD ASSISTS 1259 2
3500 WORK-RITE LOAD ASSISTS 1260 2
UPPER BRACKET 5637 2
OPTIONAL SPACERS 0013 4
3/8"-16 X 1" HEX BOLT 2
3/8"-16 X 2" HEX BOLT 2
PARTS LIST
8608 / 8611
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
Select one Work-Rite load assist from your kit. Insert a 3/8"-16 x 1" 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" bolts ins-
taed of the 3/8"-16 x 1" bolts. 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 to the vehicle using M10 x 30MM hex head bolts or the original bolts inserted into the holes
from the jounce bumper removal. 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!
M10 X 30MM HEX HEAD BOLT 4
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT 2
3/8" FLAT WASHERS 2