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Summary of Contents for Air Lift RideControl 59516
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Page 1: Installation Guide
Kit 59516 ™ INSTALLATION GUIDE For maximum effectiveness and safety, please read these instructions completely before proceeding with installation. Failure to read these instructions can result in an incorrect installation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safety Notice . -
Page 4: Introduction
Air Lift Company reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products and publications at any time . Contact Air Lift Company at (800) 248-0892 or visit www .airliftcompany .com for the latest version of this manual . -
Page 5: Installation Diagram
RideControl Installation Diagram 1/4” PTC elbow 3/8”-16 3/8” Oversize Nylon lock flat washer Nylon nut Star washer Upper bracket 3/8”-16 X 1-1/2” Frame bolt Air sleeve OUTBOARD Lower bracket 3/8”-16 Nylon lock nut Flat washer NOTE: The lower bracket must be installed with the flat edge inboard . -
Page 6: Hardware List
5/16” Hex nut ........4 18435 3/8”-16 Nylon lock nut ......16 18444 3/8” Oversize flat washer ....8 Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part . TOOLS LIST Description ..........Qty Description ..........Qty Hoist or floor jacks .......... -
Page 7: Normal Ride Height
RideControl NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT This is defined as the distance between the bottom edge of the wheel well to the center point of the wheel with the vehicle in an “as delivered condition” (without a load, i .e . tool box, camper, etc .) measurements should be taken before beginning the installation . -
Page 8: Installing The Ridecontrol System
RideControl Installing the RideControl System ATTACHING THE ASSEMBLY 1 . Set the assembly on the leaf spring centered over the axle . 2 . Using the slot in the lower bracket, push the upper bracket against the frame rail . Use the nylon nuts on the threaded portion of the installation tool to adjust the upper bracket so that the flanges of the upper bracket are flat against the frame rail and at least four mounting holes are on the flat middle section of the frame rail . - Page 9 RideControl 5 . You can now remove the installation tool by removing the upper nylon nut, loosening and removing the tool from the bottom bolt (leave in place), and slightly rotating the upper bracket to give you enough room to completely remove the tool . 6 .
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Page 10: Installing The Air Lines
1” before bending . Inspect hose for scratches that run lengthwise on hose prior to installation . Contact Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 if the air line is damaged . Go to air-lift .co/cuttingairline to watch a video demonstrating proper air line cutting . -
Page 11: Aligning The Air Spring
RideControl 2 . Drill two 5/16” holes to install the inflation valves . 3 . Cut the air line assembly in two equal lengths . 4 . Place a 5/16” nut and star washer on the air valve . Leave enough of the inflation valve in front of the nut to extend through the hole and have room for the rubber washer, flat washer, and 5/16”... -
Page 12: Before Operating
DO NOT CUT OFF THE AIR LINE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL USUALLY NICK THE CAUTION BARB AND RENDER THE FITTING USELESS . 3 . If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 . MN-282... -
Page 13: Installation Checklist
. If a heat shield was included in the kit, install it . If there is no heat shield, but one is required, call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 . Fastener test — Recheck all bolts for proper torque . -
Page 14: Product Use, Maintenance And Servicing
. Operating the vehicle below the minimum air spring pressure will void the Air Lift warranty . 5 . When increasing load, always adjust air pressure to maintain normal ride height . Increase or decrease pressure from the system as necessary to attain normal ride height for optimal ride and handling . -
Page 15: Tuning The Air Pressure
RideControl TUNING THE AIR PRESSURE Pressure determination comes down to three things — level vehicle, ride comfort and stability . 1 . Level vehicle If the vehicle’s headlights are shining into the trees or the vehicle is leaning to one side, then it is not level (Fig . -
Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
Q . Will installing air springs increase the weight ratings of a vehicle? No . Adding air springs will not change the weight ratings (GAWR, GCWR and/ or GVWR) of a vehicle . Exceeding the GVWR is dangerous and voids the Air Lift warranty . - Page 17 RideControl Notes MN-282...
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Page 18: Limited Warranty And Returns Policy
. Air Lift Company’s maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price paid by you for the Air Lift product . Please note that some states do not allow the exclu- sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you . -
Page 19: Replacement Part Information
RideControl Replacement Part Information If you need replacement parts, contact the local dealer or call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 . Most parts are immediately available and can be shipped the same day . Contact Air Lift Company customer service at (800) 248-0892 first if: Parts are missing from the kit . - Page 20 Thank you for purchasing Air Lift products — the professional installer’s choice! Air Lift Company • 2727 Snow Road • Lansing, MI 48917 or P .O . Box 80167 • Lansing, MI 48908-0167 Toll Free (800) 248-0892 • Local (517) 322-2144 • Fax (517) 322-0240 • www .airliftcompany .com...
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