Rite-Ride 4173 - Manual

23-8431 01-13
READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations—your new suspension helpers 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
simply follow the same procedures.
VEHICLE PREPARATION
With the vehicle on a solid level surface, chock the front
wheels and raise the vehicle using a jack rated for your
vehicle’s weight. Lift the wheels off the ground. Lower
the vehicle frame onto jack stands rated for your vehicles
WARNING
Do not inflate this assembly when it is unre-
stricted. The assembly must be restricted
by a coil spring. Do not ever inflate beyond
recommended operating pressures for your
specific vehicle. Improper use or over infla-
tion may cause property damage or severe
personal injury.
weight making sure the suspension is fully extended. (Do
NOT use wood or concrete blocks to support the weight of
the vehicle.) Remove the jounce bumpers located under
the frame rail, by prying them out of the jounce bumper
cup. The jounce bumpers will not be re-used with this kit
but the bolts will be reused.
SHOCK ABSORBERS
If necessary, additional clearance between the coil turns
may be obtained by removing the shock absorbers from
the lower shock mounts and lowering the suspension
an additional one to two inches. (CAUTION: Do not put
strain or tension on the flexible brake line.)
4118 / 4172 / 4173
PARTS LIST
COIL-RITE AIR SPRING 2
AIR LINE 1
STRAIGHT FITTING 3439 2
BOLT PACK
5/16" WASHERS 4
INFLATION VALVE 3098 2
VALVE CAP 3099 2
NYLON TIES 9168 6
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OPERATING PRESSURES:
MINIMUM (UNLOADED) 5 PSI
MAX (LOADED) 35 PSI