INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6110 Air Spring Kit Ford F150 2/4WD Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product. PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTES DO NOT INFLATE ANY AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED ON VEHICLE.
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OUTLINED IN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET. IF ANY INTERFERENCE WITH THE GAS TANK, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, EXHAUST PIPE, ETC. EXISTS, STOP YOUR INSTALLATION AND CALL HELLWIG PRODUCTS FOR TECHNICAL HELP. IF WHEELS ARE REMOVED FOR INSTALLATION OF KIT, CHECK MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPER LUG NUT TORQUE BEFORE REINSTALLING WHEELS.
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M10-1.5 Flat head cap screw. Torque to 25 ft-lb 2. Install frame adapter on frame using M10-1.5 flat head cap screw. Align bracket so that the inboard holes are evenly spaced from the inside wall of the frame rail. Torque to 25 ft-lb. 3.
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3/8” flat head cap screws Install heat shields as shown on passenger side only. Passenger Side 5. Attach frame adapter to air spring as shown with 3/8” x 3/4” flat head cap screws. Install heat shields as shown to passenger side assembly before attaching bracket.
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3/8” x 1” bolt 6. Attach axle bracket to air spring as shown with 3/8” x 1” bolts and washers. 7. Disconnect brake hose bracket from axle by removing vent tube fitting from axle. Reconnect vent tube fitting without brake bracket. Brake bracket will be attached to a new bracket later.
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Frame Reinforcement Flanged lock nut 8. Install air spring assembly between frame and axle as shown. Insert threaded studs into mating holes in frame bracket. Attach assembly with 3/8” flange nut on outboard (3/8” x 1” ) stud first. Install frame reinforcement over inboard (3/8” x 1-1/2”) studs as shown.
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Relocation Bracket Relocation Bracket 10. Attach brake relocation bracket to driver’s side air spring assembly using 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts and locknuts. Attach brake hose bracket to relocation bracket as shown with 3/8” x 1” bolt and locknut. Tighten bolts to 20-25 ft-lb. Reposition brake lines as required to avoid any contact with shock absorber.
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Maintenance and Inspection: Your Hellwig Suspension Product is built to last. However, as with all vehicle systems, it requires routine inspection. Inspect your Hellwig installation looking for secure hardware and tight fitting brackets. If you do not perform this inspection, have your professional mechanic inspect as described.
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If Equipped with Hellwig Sway Bar p/n 7705 Relocate saddle brackets to inside bends as shown for additional clearance. HELLWIG SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SYSTEMS...
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