Rite-Ride 2347 - Manual (Page 3)

STEP 1 - PREPARE THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the wheels.
This kit does not require the vehicle to be jacked up. Make sure
the negative battery cable is disconnected from the battery.
Remove two of the axle U-bolt nuts on the front side of the axle
and one on the rear of the axle closest to the tire.
STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE LOWER BRACKET
Install the left lower bracket underneath the axle retaining
plate, as shown in Figure "A". Re-install the three 5/8"-18 hex
nuts and washers and torque them to manufactures specifica-
tions.
STEP 3 - INSTALLING THE AIR SPRING
Pull the bottom of the air helper spring down to the lower
bracket and then install the 1/2"-13 x 3-1/4" hex bolt. Install the
upper bracket by aligning the threaded holes on the air spring
with the small holes on the upper bracket. Fasten the upper
bracket to the air spring using 3/8"-16 x 3/4" flanged hex bolts,
as shown in Figure "A". Install the fitting as shown in Figure
"A". Tighten the air fitting securely to engage the orange thread
sealant. Position the elbow so as to point in the anticipated
location of the air inflation valves, see Figures "A" and "B".
STEP 4 - INSTALLING THE UPPER BRACKET
Align the air spring so that it is as close to verticle as possible
and the upper and lower brackets are parallel. Using the upper bracket as a template, drill out the four holes
that the upper bracket will use with a 3/8" drill bit, see Figure "A". Before drilling the holes make sure all
electrical, brake and fuel line are cleared from the path of the drill. In order to prevent any damage to these
lines it is recommended that a piece of wood be placed between the frame and the existing lines. Once the
holes have been drilled or enlarged, attach the upper bracket using the 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" hex bolts, large flat
washers and the flanged hex nut to the frame rail, see Figure "A". Large flat washers and nuts to be applied
to backside of the frame rail.
STEP 5- INSTALLATION OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow steps 1-4 for assembly and installation of the right side assembly. Note: reverse any orientations
for the right side installation.
STEP 6- INSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVE
Uncoil the air 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
the air helper spring. Push the tubing into the fitting 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 "B"). Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers
per valve as supports (see Figure "C"). 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 "C").
Figure "B"
Figure "C"
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE