Rite-Ride 2378 - Manual

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I
NSTALLATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS
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.
The heart of the kit is, of course, the air springs.
Remember that the air springs must flex and expand
during operation, so be sure that there is enough clearance
to do so without rubbing against any other part of the
vehicle.
Be sure to take all applicable safety precautions during
the installation of the kit. The instructions listed in this
brochure and the illustrations all show the left side of the
vehicle. To install the right side assembly simply follow the
same procedures.
This kit includes inflation valves and air lines for each
air spring. This will allow you to compensate for unbal-
anced loads. If you would rather have a single inflation
valve system to provide equal pressure to both air springs,
your dealer can supply the optional "T" fitting.
I
MPORTANT
!
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. Check your
vehicle owner’s manual or manufacture plate on
driver side door for maximum loads listed for your
vehicle.
When inflating your Air Helper Springs, add air
pressure in small quantities, checking pressure fre-
quently during inflation. The air spring requires much
less air volume than a tire and, therefore, inflates much
quicker.
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WARNING:
Do not inflate this assembly when it is
unrestricted. The assembly must be restricted by
the suspension or other adequate structure. Do
not inflate beyond 100 psi Improper use or over
inflation may cause property damage or severe
personal injury.
P
ARTS LIST
AIR SPRINGS 9000 2
UPPER BRACKETS 5377 2
LOWER BRACKETS 5489 2
DISK 5260 2
BRACKET STRAPS 5086 2
AIR LINE TUBING 1
3/8"-16 X 4" HEX BOLTS 8
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUTS 12
3/8"-16 X 3/4" FLANGE HEX BOLTS 6
3/8"-16 X 4.5" CARRIAGE BOLTS 4
3/8" SPECIAL FLAT WASHERS 8
5/16" FLAT WASHERS 4
PUSH TO CONNECT
INFLATION VALVES 3098 2
VALVE CAPS 2
PUSH TO CONNECT
ELBOW FITTINGS 3101 2
NYLON TIES 6
THERMAL SLEEVES 2
CAUTION TAG 2
Installation of this kit requires a
minimum of 6" of clearance between the
tire side wall and the vehicle frame and a
1/2" of clearance around the air spring
when inflated.