Installing The Air Lines - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Manual

LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate

INSTALLING THE AIR LINES

1. Choose a convenient location for mounting the inflation valves. Popular locations for the
NOTE
What ever the chosen location is, make sure there is enough clearance around the inflation
valves for an air chuck.
2. Drill a 5/16" hole to install the inflation valves.
3 . Cut the air line assembly in two equal lengths .
WHEN CUTTING OR TRIMMING THE AIR LINE, USE A HOSE CUTTER, A RAZOR BLADE
CAUTION
OR A SHARP KNIFE . A CLEAN, SQUARE CUT WILL ENSURE AGAINST LEAKS . DO
NOT USE WIRE CUTTERS OR SCISSORS TO CUT THE AIR LINE . THESE TOOLS MAY
FLATTEN OR CRIMP THE AIR LINE, CAUSING IT TO LEAK AROUND THE O-RING SEAL
INSIDE THE ELBOW FITTING (FIG . 11)
4. Place a 5/16" nut and a star washer on the air valve. Leave enough of the inflation valve
5. Push the inflation valve through the hole and use the rubber washer, flat washer, and
6. Route the air line along the frame to the air fitting on the air spring (fig. 3). Keep AT
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inflation valve are:
a. The wheel well flanges.
b . License plate recess in bumper .
c . Under the gas cap access door .
d . Through license plate itself .
in front of the nut to extend through the hole and have room for the rubber washer, flat
washer, and 5/16" nut and cap . There should be enough valve exposed after installation
- approximately ½" - to easily apply a pressure gauge or an air chuck (fig. 12).
another 5/16" nut. Tighten the nuts to secure the assembly in place (fig. 12).
Good Cut Poor Cut
LEAST 6" of clearance between the air line and heat sources, such as the exhaust pipes,
muffler, or catalytic converter. Avoid sharp bends and edges. Use the plastic tie straps
to secure the air line to fixed, non-moving points along the chassis. Be sure that the tie
straps are tight, but do not pinch the air line . Leave at least 2" of slack to allow for any
movement that might pull on the air line .
fig. 11
Option 1
Option 2
fig. 12
fig. 13
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