Rite-Ride 2181 - Manual (Page 3)

AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
Figure "C"
NOTE:
Once the air helper springs
are installed, it is recommended that
the vehicle not be lifted by the frame,
as over-extension may occur, re-
sulting in damage to the air helper
springs. However, should it be-
come necessary to raise the vehicle
by the frame, deflate both air helper
springs completely.
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1 - P
REPARE THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the front
wheels. Place a jack under the rear axle, jack up and remove the
rear wheels. The use of jack stands is required for this installation
use jack stands rated for your vehicles weight. Remove the
positive battery cable.
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2 - P
REASSEMBLE THE RIDE
-
RITE KIT
Select one air helper spring from your kit. Install the upper right
bracket stamped "R" by aligning the threaded holes on the air
spring with the holes on the upper bracket. Fasten the upper
bracket to the air spring using the 3/8"-16 x 3/4" flanged hex bolt
as shown in Figure "A". Install the air fitting as shown in Figure
"A". Tighten the air fitting securely to engage the orange thread
sealant (make sure the fitting is pointing in the direction of the
inflation valve see Note 1 Figure "A"). Insert the two 3/8"-16 x
3 1/2" carriage bolts into the lower bracket. Next, attach the lower
bracket and disk to the air spring finger tight using the 3/8"-16 x
3/4" flanged hex bolt see Figure "A". Refer to Figure "A" for
proper orientation of the lower bracket.
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3 - A
TTACH LOWER BRACKET TO LEAF SPRING
Place the assembly on the passenger’s side on top of the leaf
spring stack forward of the axle (see Figure "A"). Attach the the
lower bracket to the leaf stack using the 3/8"-16 x 3 1/2" carriage
bolts installed earlier and bracket strap as shown in Figure "A".
Note that the hook on the lower bracket will capture the "U"-bolt.
Tighten the lower air spring bolt that attaches the lower bracket to
the air spring.
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4 - M
ARK AND DRILL HOLES IN THE FRAME RAIL
Several existing holes on some vehicles will be used in the
frame rail. Refer to Figure "A" for positioning of the upper
bracket and selected hole locations. Some holes may also need to
be drilled or existing holes may need to be enlarged to accept the
3/8"-16x1-1/2" hex bolts (see Figure "A"). With the air spring
assembly in place, use the upper bracket as a template and drill the
holes or enlarge existing holes using a 7/16" drill bit. Before
drilling the holes make sure all electrical, brake and fuel lines are
cleared from the path of the drill. In order to prevent any damage to these lines it is recommended that a
piece of wood be placed between the frame rail and the existing lines.
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5 - A
TTACHING THE UPPER BRACKET
Once the holes have been drilled or enlarged, attach the upper bracket using the 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2 inch hex
bolts, large flat washers and the flanged hex nut, to the frame rail see Figure "A". Large flat washers and
nuts to be applied to the back side of the frame rail.
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6 - I
NSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER
'
S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow steps 1-5 for assembly and installation of the driver's side assembly. Note, reverse any orientations
for the driver side installation. See Figure "A" "Driver's side" selected upper bracket mounting holes. Large
flat washers are to be used behind upper bracket mounting holes except as noted in Figure "A" the 3/8" flat
washer will be used in the location shown. (see Figure "A").
Figure "D"