Rite-Ride 8610 - Manual

02-09 NAD-37104
WORK-RITE LOAD ASSISTS 1260 2
UPPER BRACKET (4X2 KIT) 5608 2
UPPER BRACKET (4X4 KIT) 5621 2
OPTIONAL SPACERS 0013 4
3/8"-16 X 1" HEX BOLT 2
PARTS LIST
8609 / 8610
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations – your new Work-Rite load assists are quality products
capable of improving the handling and comfort of your vehicle while under load. 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.
NOTE: IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING FROM THE KIT,
PLEASE CALL 1-800-888-0650.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR RETURN THE KIT TO THE DEALER.
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,
or driver’s side of the vehicle. To install the right side assembly simple follow the
same procedures.
STEP 1 – PREPARE THE VEHICLE
With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the front wheels. Remove the
negative battery cable. Remove the jounce bumpers located under the frame rail.
The jounce bumpers, bolts, and nuts will not be re-used with this kit.
STEP 2 – PRE-ASSEMBLE THE KIT
Select one Work-Rite load assist from your kit. Insert a 3/8"-16 x 1" bolt and
flat washer through the bottom of the Work-Rite and into the small hole in the top.
Fasten the Work-Rite to the upper bracket using a flange lock nut. See Figure “A”.
NOTE: An optional spacer may be installed to engage the Work-Rite sooner
when a load is applied. To install, place between the Work-Rite and the upper
bracket. If the spacers are installed, use the 3/8"-16 x 2" bolts instaed of the
3/8"-16 x 1" bolts. There should be 1/4" to 3/8" between the Work-Rite and
the axle. See Figure "B".
STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE
Attach the upper bracket onto the vehicle using 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2” hex bolts,
large flat washers, and flange lock nuts inserted into the holes from the jounce
bumper. The long leg of the upper bracket should be facing to the front of the vehicle.
See Figure “A”.
STEP 4 – FINISH UP
Remove the wheel chocks and reconnect the battery cable. Now you're finished
and ready to put your Work-Rite to use!
3/8"-16 X 2" HEX BOLT 2
3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" HEX BOLT 4
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT 6
3/8" FLAT WASHERS 2
3/8" LARGE FLAT WASHERS 4