Installing The Other Air Spring; Installing The Air Lines - Air Lift LoadLIFTER 5000 ULTIMATE Installation Manual

3. Recheck the alignment. Using the slots in the lower bracket, align the air spring so that
4. Tighten the air spring mounting bolts to 20 ft.lbs. Attach the upper bracket using one
INSTALLING OTHER AIR SPRING
1. Installation for one air spring is now complete. Continue by repeating the steps in
2. Proceed to Installing the Air Lines when the second air spring is installed.

INSTALLING THE AIR LINES

1. Choose a convenient location for mounting the inflation valves. Popular locations for
What ever the chosen location is, make sure there is enough clearance around the inflation
NOTE
valves for an air chuck.
2. Drill a 5/16" hole to install the inflation valves.
3. Cut the air line assembly (AA) 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, WHICH CAUSES LEAKAGE AROUND THE O-RING
SEAL INSIDE THE ELBOW FITTING.
4. Place a 5/16" nut (GG) and a star washer (FF) on the air valve. Leave enough of the
5. Push the inflation valve through the hole and use the rubber washer (EE), flat washer
6. Route the air line along the frame to the air fitting on the air spring (Figure 5). Keep at
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it is square, vertically and horizontally, to the upper bracket.
1/2"-13 x 1.5î bolt (J), one 1/2" flat washer (K), one 1/2" lock washer (L), and one 1/2"
hex nut (M). Only one bolt is required to secure the bracket to the frame.
Assembling the Air Assembly, Attaching the Lower Bracket and Attaching the
Upper Bracket for the other side.
the inflation valve are in the wheel well flanges, in the stowage area, or under the body
flange.
valve in front of the nut to extend through the hole and have room for the rubber washer
(EE), flat washer (DD), and 5/16" nut (GG) and cap (CC). There should be approximately
1/2" of the valve exposed after installation to easily apply a pressure gauge or an air
chuck (Figure 4).
(DD), and another 5/16" nut (GG) to secure it in place. Tighten the nuts to secure the
assembly in place (Figure 4).
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
(BB) to secure the air line to fixed, non-moving points along the chassis. Be sure that
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