Rite-Ride 4188 - Manual

AIR
INLET
BLUNT
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PLUG
AIR LINE
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VEHICLE PREPARATION
With the vehicle on a solid level surface chock the wheels and
raise the vehicle using a jack rated for your vehicle weight to
lift the wheels off the surface. Remove the wheels. Lower the
vehicle frame onto jack stands rated for your vehicles weight
making sure the suspension is fully extended. (Do NOT use
wood or concrete blocks to support the weight of the vehicle.)
SHOCK ABSORBERS
If necessary, additional clearance between the coil turns may
be obtained by removing the shock absorbers from the lower
shock mounts and lowering the suspension an additional one
to two inches. (CAUTION: Do not put strain or tension on the
flexible brake line.)
STEP 1—AIR SPRING PREPARATION
Cut a section of air line tubing approximately three inches in
length. (Cut the tubing as squarely as possible.) Install the tubing
into the push-to-connect air inlet on the air spring. Exhaust the
air from the air spring by rolling it up toward the air inlet. After
all the air is removed from the air spring install the hose plug
into the end of the hose as shown in Figure “A” .
STEP 2—INSTALLING THE AIR SPRING
Insert the top of the flattened air spring into the coil spring
through the lowest opening with the push-to-connect air inlet
at the bottom as shown in Figure “A” .
STEP 3—ADJUSTING THE AIR SPRING
Push the air spring up into the coil spring by hand or with a blunt
tool, such as a spoon shaped tire iron. Do NOT use anything
with sharp edges or corners as this may damage the air spring.
When the air spring is completely within the coil spring,
remove the plug and three inch tubing section by pushing the
collar on the fitting towards the air spring and pulling on the tub-
ing to remove. Allow the air spring to return to its normal shape.
STEP 4—REATTACH THE SHOCK ABSORBER
Attach shock absorbers if removed earlier in the installation.
STEP 5—ROUTE THE AIR LINE
Cut the remaining air line tubing into two equal lengths (cut the
tubing as squarely as possible). Select a location for the inflation
valves in a protected area, such as the bumper or trunk floor
(Note: The inflation valve will be installed in Step 6).
Insert the air line tubing into the push-to-connect fitting on
the air spring as far as possible. Route the tubing from the air
spring to the inflation valve, making sure to avoid direct heat
from the engine, exhaust pipe and away from sharp edges.
WARNING
Do not inflate this assembly when it is
unrestricted. The assembly must be restricted
by a coil spring. Do not ever inflate beyond
recommended operating pressures for your
specific vehicle. Improper use or over inflation
may cause property damage or severe
personal injury.
Figure “A”
4111 / 4118
4150 / 4156
4164 / 4182
4188
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RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURES
PASSENGER CARS & SUV’S 5-35 p.s.i.
DESCRIPTION QTY.
AIR SPRING
2
PLUG 2
18’ AIR LINE 1
NYLON TIE 6
INFLATION VALVE 2
5/16” WASHER 4
PARTS LIST