Installation Instructions

RR 2068

WARNING:

Congratulations - your new Ride-Rite 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 Ride-Rite kit is, of course, the air helper springs. Remember that the air helper 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, or driver’s side of the vehicle. To install the right side assembly simply follow the same procedures.

PARTS LIST

Do not inflate this assembly when it is unrestricted. The assembly must be re- stricted by the suspension or other adequate structure. Do not inflate beyond 100 P.S.I. Improper use or over inflation may cause property damage or severe personal injury.

Firestone Industrial Products

Carmel, Indiana, USA

Your kit includes separate inflation valves and air lines for each air helper spring. This will allow you to level your vehicle from side to side as well as from front to back. If you would rather have a single valve inflation system, your dealer can supply the required "T" fitting.

IMPORTANT!

For your safety and to prevent possible damage to your vehicle, do not exceed the maximum load recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer (GVWR). Al- though your Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs are rated at

amaximum inflation pressure of 100 P.S.I., this pressure may allow you to carry too great a load on some vehicles. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for maximum loads listed for your vehicle.

When inflating your Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, add air pressure in small quantities, checking pressure frequently during inflation. The air spring requires much less air volume than a tire and, therefore, inflates much quicker.

224C AIR SPRING	0335	2
UPPER BRACKET	5090	2	3/8"-16 X 1 1/2 HEX BOLT		8
LOWER BRACKET	5220	2	5/16" FLAT WASHER		4
BRACKET STRAP	5103	2	PUSH TO CONNECT
AIR LINE TUBING		1	INFLATION VALVE	3032	2
3/8"-24 FLANGE NUT		4	PUSH TO CONNECT
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT		12	ELBOW FITTING	3031	2
3/8"-16 X 3/4" HEX BOLT		4	THERMAL SLEEVE	0899	2
3/8"-16 x 5-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS		4	NYLON TIE		6
3/8" SPECIAL WASHER		8


21-8071		06-98			NCD-5016-3