Ridetech 12176799 - Manual (Page 7)

16. Install the provided fuel tank crossmember support onto the top of the crossmember to restore the strength
to the modified crossmember.
NOTE: WHEN LIFTING THE VEHICLE BY THE FRAME, BE SURE TO DEFLATE THE AIRSPRINGS AT
LEAST PARTIALLY TO MINIMIZE STRESS ON THE EXTENDED AIRSPRING.
NOTE: IT IS THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT THE
AIRSPRING DOES NOT RUB ON ANYTHING! ABRASION WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND FATAL
DAMAGE TO THE AIRSPRING!!!
14. Install the provided shocks into the
upper and lower shock mounts. If using a
shock other than ours, be sure the shock
does not bottom out but will capture the
suspension before overextending the
airspring. [note possible location for air
tank]
15. The fuel tank crossmember must be sectioned for driveshaft clearance at full drop. The
photo on the left shos the OEM crossmember with the marks for cutting. Use a sawzall or cutoff
wheel to cut out a section approx. 5” wide The photo on the right shows the cut crossmember .
The fuel tank strap bolt must be repositioned approx. 1.25” outboard and the muffler heat shield
must be trimmed approx. 1”