Rite-Ride 2223 - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALL THE PASSENGER
'
S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow steps 1 - 4 for the assembly and installation of the right, or
passenger's side assembly.
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NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND THE INFLATION VALVES
Uncoil the air line 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 fitting installed in the top
of the air helper spring. Push the tubing into the fitting as far as
possible see 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 "D". Drill a 5/16"
hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per
valve as supports see Figure "E". Run the tubing from the air helper
spring to the inflation valve, routing it to avoid direct heat from the
engine, exhaust pipe, and away from sharp edges. Thermal sleeves
have been provided for these conditions. If a thermal sleeve is
required, simply slide the sleeve over the air line 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
nylon ties provided. Push the end of the air line tubing into the inflation
valve as far as possible see Figure "E".
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7 - C
HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed, inflate the air helper springs to 70 P.S.I. 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 air springs. Push the collar towards the body of the fitting
and pull out the tube. If a leak is detected where the fitting screws into the spring, screw the fitting into the air spring
until the leak stops. Reinstall the tubing and reinflate the air springs and check for leaks as noted above.
This now completes the installation. Install the wheels and torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications.
Raise the vehicle by the front axle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle back to the ground. Reattach the
negative battery cable and remove the wheel chocks from the 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 32 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 1600 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 air 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 overextension may
occur, resulting in damage to the air helper springs. However, should it become necessary to raise the vehicle by the frame, deflate
both air helper springs completely.
Figure "E"
Figure "D"
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE