(front to rear). This will vary, depending on the load, location of the load, condition of the existing suspension, and personal preference. ONCE INSTALLED SUCCESSFULLY, FOLLOW THE PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AIR SPRINGS. FOR FIRESTONE, GENERALLY: COIL-RITE RIDE-RITE firestoneairide.com...
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PARTS Compare the parts below to your kit. Assure you have all pieces, and organize them for an easier installation. MAIN KIT CONTENTS AIR COMPRESSOR PT # 9965 x 1 ECU The 9961 ECU and 9962 Wire Harness are packaged inside one box under the 9965 AIR TUBING...
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CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW PLANNING THE AIR FILTER PAGE INSTALL 3055 1/8 NPT PUSH-TO-CONNECT STRAIGHT FITTING PREPARE THE AIR AIR FITTING PAGE COMPRESSOR 9523 AIR RED (+) COMPRESSOR DRILL HOLES FOR PAGE AIR COMPRESSOR Create AND ECU loop in Air Tubing. * As a water/debris INSTALL THE trap.
PLANNING THE INSTALL THESE PLANNING STEPS WILL HELP YOU SAVE TIME AND WILL MAKE THE INSTALLATION EASIER. DETERMINE THE MOUNTING LOCATION FOR THE AIR COMMAND KIT This Kit comes with a Mounting designed specifically for the provided Air Compressor and ECU. Refer to the Mounting Kit Manual attached at the end of the this Kit’s Manual for addtional instructions.
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PREPARE THE AIR COMPRESSOR NOTE: Air compressor can be mounted facing any direction. Install 1/8 NPT Push-to-Connect Straight Fitting on the Check Valve. Install Barbed Air Fitting in Inlet Port of the Compressor from Air Compressor Kit. 3055 1/8 NPT PUSH-TO-CONNECT STRAIGHT FITTING PRE-INSTALLED Tighten to engage two threads...
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OPTIONAL - DRILL HOLES FOR AIR COMPRESSOR AND ECU IF YOU ARE USING THE SUPPLIED FIRESTONE AIR ACCESSORY MOUNTING KIT, SKIP THIS STEP AND REFER TO THE MOUNTING KIT’S INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL. STOP HERE AND SKIP THIS STEP IF USING THE PROVIDED MOUNTING KIT CHECK SURROUNDING AREA AND BACK SIDE OF MOUNTING LOCATION TO AVOID DRILLING INTO EXISTING LINES OR WIRING.
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Body or Frame 3086 #10 FLAT WASHER MOUNTING HOLES BODY OR FRAME of Vehicle). OF VEHICLE 3093 10-32 x 3/4” MACHINE SCREW (or optional Firestone air accessory 3086 #10 FLAT WASHER mounting kit). 3093 10-32 x 3/4” MACHINE SCREW firestoneairide.com...
INSTALL THE AIR TUBING EXHAUST ALL AIR FROM THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO RELEASING AIR TUBING FROM AIR FITTINGS. Route the Air Tubing from 1/8 NPT Push-to-Connect Straight Fitting on the top of the Air Compressor to the Supply (SUP) Air Fitting 3055 1/8 NPT PUSH-TO-CONNECT STRAIGHT FITTING on the ECU, leaving room...
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INSTALL THE WIRE HARNESS Route the Wire Harness in the most protected manner 9523 AIR RED (+) possible, and securely make COMPRESSOR all connections as shown. Why ground the Wire Harness to the battery? The ECU needs a good, clean ground for opti- mal accuracy.
Assure you cre- and needs to be replaced, ate a loop in the Air Tubing, contact an Authorized as shown, when securing it Firestone dealer to to the vehicle. purchase a new one. AIR FILTER 9523 AIR COMPRESSOR...
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ECU POWER UP/APP PERFORMANCE Download app from Google Play or Apple Store. Search for ‘Air Command Dual’. Start the vehicle and open app. Select SCAN and click on the ECU from the screen. Follow onscreen prompts to link to the ECU and press NEXT.
ECU POWER UP/APP PERFORMANCE A SOLID GREEN LED FACTORY RESET ON THE ECU INDICATES (TROUBLESHOOTING ONLY) BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED • Remove fuse from red wire by battery or remove wire harness connector from ECU • Remove app from phone 9961 ECU •...
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USING THE AIR COMMAND DUAL APP ™ MAIN SCREEN SETTINGS SETTINGS ICON CHANGE UNITS TURN TANK MODE ON/OFF, SET PRESSURES FOR TANK MODIFY MEMORY PRESSURES AND NAMES CONTROL AUX PRESSURES ACTUAL PRESSURE VERIFIES SYSTEM ISSUE WITH TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS SHOWS SYSTEM INFORMATION BLUETOOTH SETTINGS MEMORY BUTTONS (Tap to activate)
USING THE AIR COMMAND DUAL APP ™ AUXILIARY SYSTEM FAULT AUXILIARY MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THIS KIT. INDICATES SYSTEM FAULT SLIDE TO MANUAL AND SYSTEM WILL FILL UNTIL TURNED OFF CLARIFIES INDICATOR CODE SLIDE TO AUTO AND SET PRESSURE ALLOWS USER TO CLEAR ACTUAL PRESSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGE...
TEST THE SYSTEM With the Air Command Dual App and your Air Springs installed, you are ready to test the system. ™ Reattach the negative Use the Air Command Dual App ™ battery cable. or Dual Remote to inflate the Air Springs to 70 PSI.
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FIX AN AIR LEAK EXHAUST ALL AIR FROM THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO RELEASING AIR TUBING FROM AIR FITTINGS. Use the Air Command Dual App ™ or Dual Remote to deflate the Air Springs to 5 PSI. See Step 9 or 10 for details. LEAK AT AIR TUBING LEAK AT BASE OF AIR FITTING AND AIR FITTING...
There is a loop in the Air Tubing as shown to prevent water or debris from getting into the Air Compressor head and damaging it. Or, email us at rrtech@fsip.com. If emailing, please include photos to help us better diagnose and understand any problems you may be experiencing. CONNECT WITH US @firestoneairide FirestoneAiride Firestone Airide 09-24...
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! IMPORTANT PLEASE DON’T HURT YOURSELF, YOUR KIT OR YOUR VEHICLE. TAKE A MINUTE TO READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. DO NOT INSTALL IF THE TRUCK HAS BEEN LIFTED AND THE STOCK JOUNCE BUMPER SPACERS ARE NOT ON THE VEHICLE. This kit is to be used on a pickup truck only, and DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR VEHICLE’S MAXIMUM LOAD. SAFE INSTALLATION Please take all safety precautions during installation.
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MOUNTING BRACKET AND AIR ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Mount the No-Drill Compressor Plate to the Align the Compressor Plate to the bottom Plate Channel Mounts shown below. of the slots in the Plate Channel Mount. Select a suitable location for installation on the vehicle frame rail. Take a tape measure to get a rough height of the frame rail.
INSTALL THE ECU Fasteners included in Air Command Kit DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS ON THE ECU. TOO MUCH TORQUE CAN CRACK THE PLASTIC FEET ON THE ECU. Mount the ECU to the hole locations in the Compressor Plate using the supplied fasteners.
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INSTALL THE AIR COMPRESSOR - USE FOR STANDARD DUTY AIR COMMAND KITS 2930 & 2933 Fasteners included in Air Command Kit DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS ON THE AIR COMPRESSOR. TOO MUCH TORQUE CAN CRUSH THE BRASS INSERTS AND RUBBER ISOLATORS. Mount the Air Compressor to the hole It is recommended to face the outlet of the locations in the Compressor Plate using the...
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MOUNTING TO THE VEHICLE - USE FOR STANDARD DUTY AIR COMMAND KITS 2930 & 2933 AIR ACCESSORY MOUNTING KIT CANNOT BE USED AS A GROUNDING LOCATION FOR THE AIR COMPRESSOR RECOMMENDED Install the compressor bracket assembly to the Follow Air Command Kit Continue following the Air vehicles frame rail, using instructions to run air line...
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ALTERNATE ECU MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS In case there is not enough room for OPTION A the recommended mounting of the ECU Mounting Bracket, additional mounting holes are provided for alternate orientations. Two options are shown below. Use the provided additional 3/8"-16 x 1" Carriage Bolts and 3/8"-16 Hex Head Flange Nylock Nuts to mount the ECU Mounting Bracket.
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NEED INSTALLATION HELP? Email us at rrtech@fsip.com. Please include photos, kit number, and the year, make, and model of the vehicle to help us better diagnose and understand any problems you may be experiencing. CONNECT WITH US firestoneairide FirestoneAiride Firestone Airide 09-24...
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