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Rite-Ride 1004 User Manual

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Congratulations — your new Air Helper Springs are quality

products capable of improving the handling and comfort

of your vehicle. 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.

Be sure to take all applicable safety precautions dur-

ing 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 simply

follow the same procedures.

Your kit includes separate inflation valves and air lines

for each air helper spring. This will allow you to level your

vehicle from side to side as well as from front to back. If

you would rather have a single valve inflation system, your

dealer can supply the required “T” fitting.

Important!

DO NOT COMPRESS SHOCK MORE THAN 1 INCH

PRIOR TO & DURING INSTALLATION!

For your safety and to prevent possible damage to your

vehicle, do not exceed the maximum load recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer (GVWR). Although your Air

Helper Springs are rated at a maximum inflation pressure

of 100 psi, this pressure may allow you to carry too great

a load on some vehicles. It is best to have your vehicle

weighed once it is completely loaded and compare that

weight to the maximum allowed. Check your vehicle owner’s

manual or data plate on driver’s side door for maximum

loads listed for your vehicle.

When inflating your Air Helper Springs, add air pressure

in small quantities, checking pressure frequently during

inflation. The air spring requires much less air volume than

a tire and, therefore, inflates much quicker.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1—PREPARE VEHICLE

Raise the front of the vehicle and remove the wheels. Place jack stands rated for the weight of the vehicle under the

frame just reward of the front axle, lower the vehicle onto the jack stands, and allow the front suspension to extend.

Remove the nut, washer, and upper factory bushing on the top of the factory-style shock. Next, remove the fac-

tory installed upper shock mount, nuts, and bushing. These nuts and bushing will be reused. Next, remove the bolt

that attaches the bottom of the shock to the lower portion of the suspension.

See Figure “A”. Once the lower bolt is

removed, the existing shock will be removed through the upper spring seat.

See Figure “A”.

STEP 2—INSTALLING THE LEVEL-RITE

Install the supplied lower bushing onto the rod of the Level-Rite. Install the straight fitting into the air inlet on the side

of the Level-Rite. Tighten the air fitting securely to engage the orange thread sealant. Insert the Level-Rite through the

upper spring seat, through the coil, and into the lower spring seat / shock mount. Reinstall the factory hex bolt in the

lower shock mount.

Place the supplied upper mount over the Level-Rite and onto studs of the upper spring seat. Reinstall the hex nuts

removed from the factory upper shock mount. Next, place the supplied upper bushing and flat washer onto the Level-

Rite rod. Install the hex nut and tighten to factory specifications.

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PARTS LIST

LEVEL-RITE SHOCK

7215

2

UPPER MOUNT

5604

2

UPPER BUSHING

9356

2

LOWER BUSHING

9359

2

M12 X 1.5MM NYLOCK NUT

3390

2

FLAT WASHER

2

5/16” FLAT WASHER

3033

4

AIR LINE TUBIING

0938

1

STRAIGHT FITTING

3055

2

INFLATION VALVE

3032

2

NYLON TIES

9036

6

THERMAL SLEEVES

0899

2