Rite-Ride 2220 - Manual (Page 4)

S TEP 6 - I NSTALL THE AIR LINE
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 "G". Drill a
5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat
washers per valve as supports see Figure "H". Run the tubing
from the air spring to the inflation valve, avoiding direct heat from
the engine, exhaust, and away from sharp edges. Thermal sleeves
have been provided for these conditions. If a thermal sleeve is
required, slide a thermal sleeve over the tubing to the location
requiring protection. The air line tubing should not be bent or
curved sharply, as it may buckle. Secure the tubing to the vehicle
with the provided nylon ties. Push the end of the air line tubing
into the inflation valve as illustrated see Figure "H".
S TEP 7 - C HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed, inflate the air springs and check the fittings for
air leaks with an applied solution of soap and water. If a leak is detected at a tubing
connection, check to make sure that the tube is cut as square as possible and that it is pushed
completely into the fitting. The tubing can easily be removed from the fittings. First, release
the air pressure from the system. Push the collar towards the body of the fitting and pull
out the tube. If a leak is detected where the brass straight fitting screws into the air spring,
remove the tubing and screw the brass fitting into the spring one additional turn or until the
leak stops. Reinsert the tubing and inflate the air springs and check for leaks as noted above.
S TEP 8 - C OMPLETION
Reattach the negative battery cable and remove the wheel chocks from the front wheels.
Before proceeding, check once again to be sure you have proper clearance around the air
springs. With a load on your vehicle and the air helper springs inflated, you must have at
least 1/2" clearance around the air springs. As a general rule, the air helper springs will
support approximately 40 lbs. of load for each P.S.I. of inflation pressure (per pair). For
example, 50 P.S.I. of inflation pressure will support a load of 2000 lbs. per pair of air helper
springs. FOR BEST RIDE use only enough air pressure in the air helper springs to level the
vehicle when viewed from the side (front to rear). This amount will vary depending on the
load, location of load, condition of existing suspension and personal preference.
N OTE :
Too much air pressure in the helper springs will result in a firmer ride, while too little
air pressure will allow the air helper spring to bottom out over rough conditions. Too little
air pressure will also not provide the improvement in handling that is possible. TO
PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 5 P.S.I. IN THE AIR
HELPER SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES.
N OTE :
Once the air helper springs are installed, it is recommended that the vehicle not
be lifted by the frame, as over-extension may occur, resulting in damage to the air
springs. However, should it become necessary to raise the vehicle by the frame,
deflate both air helper springs completely.
FIGURE "F"
FIGURE "G"
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
FIGURE "H"
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
FIGURE "E"
HEAT SHIELD
L
PARKING BRAKE
CABLE
WIRE HARNESS
INSTALL P-CLIP OVER PARKING
BRAKE LINE. BOLT P-CLIP BETWEEN
LOWER BRACE AND LOWER BRACKET.
TIE WIRE HARNESS TO PARKING BRAKE
LINE USING NYLON TIE.
PARKING BRAKE LINE AND WIRE
HARNESS MUST CLEAR AIR SPRING
BY AT LEAST 1/2”.
NYLON TIE
N
OTE
:
MIN PRESSURE 5 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI