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NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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ARTS LIST
268C AIR SPRING
LEFT UPPER BRACKET
RIGHT UPPER BRACKET
LOWER BRACKET
BRACKET STRAP
HEAT SHIELD
AIR LINE TUBING
3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUT
3/8"-16 X 3/4" HEX BOLT
3/8"-16 x 3" CARRIAGE BOLTS
21-8154
6762
2
5478
1
5221
1
5472
2
1163
2
1004
1
1
10
2
4
WARNING:
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.
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.
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!
MPORTANT
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
a maximum 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.
3/8" SPECIAL WASHER
3/8"-16 X 1 1/2 CARRIAGE BOLTS
5/16" FLAT WASHER
PUSH TO CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
PUSH TO CONNECT
STRAIGHT FITTING
THERMAL SLEEVE
NYLON TIE
SLEEVE
07-05
2173 / 2231
2
2
4
2
2
2
6
5224
2
NCD-5985-1
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Summary of Contents for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs 2173
- Page 1 NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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.
- Page 2 NOTE: FRONT...
- Page 3 Figure "B" Figure "C" Figure "D" Figure "E" 1 - P REPARE THE VEHICLE Make sure that the vehicle is on a solid level surface. Take necessary safety precautions such as using wheel chocks when working under your vehicle. This vehicle does not have to be jacked up to install the kit. Remove the positive battery cable.
- Page 4 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.