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- Page 1 Kit 59570 ™ Ford F-150 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware List . -
Page 4: Installation Diagram
RideControl Installation Diagram FACTORY JOUNCE BUMPER fig. 1 LEFT SIDE SHOWN MN-962... -
Page 5: Hardware List
3/8”-16 Nylon lock nut .......16 18444 3/8” Flat washer .........18 Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part. TOOLS LIST Description ..........Qty Description . -
Page 6: 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 7: Installing The Ridecontrol System
RideControl Installing the RideControl System INSTALLING THE UPPER BRACKETS 1. Jack the vehicle up and support the axle with safety stands. Remove the rear wheels (fig. 2). fig. 2 2. Unbolt and remove the jounce bumpers (these will be reinstalled later) (fig. 3). Remove the jounce bumpers. - Page 8 RideControl Figure 5 shows CAUTION: DO U-bolt (D) being NOT PINCH THE installed on the BRAKE LINES inside of the left AND WIRING (driver-side) frame ON THE INSIDE section on the OF THE LEFT front side of where (DRIVER SIDE) the jounce bumper FRAME .
- Page 9 RideControl 5. Cap the U-bolts with four 3/8” flat washers (J) and 4 x 3/8” nylon lock nuts (I) (fig. 1). Leave loose at this time. 6. In order to make sufficient clearance for the flex member (the rubber part) on the air spring, it will be necessary to trim the edge of the bracket off on the outside flange of the jounce bumper cup (steel portion).
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Page 10: Assembling The Air Spring Assembly
RideControl ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY 1. Install the fitting (M) onto the top port of the air spring (C) (fig. 12) finger-tight plus 1-1/2 turns. Repeat for both air springs. fig. 12 2. Install the air springs (C) to the lower brackets (B) using the 1/2” bolt (F) and flat washer (H) (figs. - Page 11 RideControl 4. Set the lower bracket U-bolts (E) under the leaf springs and through the holes in the lower bracket (fig. 15) and cap with four 3/8” flat washers (J) and 3/8” nylon lock nuts (I). Torque to finger-tight only at this time. Install U-bolts under leaf springs and...
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Page 12: Installing The Air Lines
RideControl Installing Air Lines 1. Choose a convenient location for mounting the inflation valves. Popular locations for the inflation valve are: a. The wheel well flanges b. The license plate recess in bumper c. Under the gas cap access door d. - Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Aligning And Finishing The Installation
RideControl ALIGNING AND FINISHING THE INSTALLATION 1. With the mounting hardware and hose assembly in place, inflate the air spring to 5 PSI (only) at this time. 2. Adjust the spring so that it is perpendicular to both top and bottom brackets by using the slot in the top and bottom mounts. - Page 15 RideControl 4. Once the lower is set, inflate the air springs back to 5 PSI and, if necessary, readjust the upper spring forward or back in the slot. Using a medium adjustable wrench or an open end wrench, tighten the nylon jam nut to no more than 4 lb.-ft. (5Nm) (just snug) (fig.
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Page 16: 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-962... -
Page 17: 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 18: Product Use, Maintenance And Servicing
(combined on both springs) for each 1 PSI of pressure. The required air pressure will vary depending on the state of the original suspension. 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 19: 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. 26). Raise the air pressure to correct either of these problems and level the vehicle. -
Page 20: 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 21 RideControl Notes MN-962...
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Page 23: Limited Warranty And Return Policy
For additional warranty information contact Air Lift Company customer service. Replacement Part Information If replacement parts are needed, 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. - Page 24 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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