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II.  Assembling the Air Spring Unit

1. Install the air fitting (J) to the top of the air sleeve (A).

Tighten 1 and 

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 turns (Figure 1).

2. Attach the lower bracket (C) to the bottom of the air sleeve

(A) using the small flat head screw (H).  Tighten securely
(Figure 1).

3. Install the upper bracket (B) onto the top of the air sleeve,

being sure to insert the air fitting through the hole on the
bracket (Figure 1).

4. Install the nylon nut (I) and large star washer (K) to the top

of the upper bracket by feeding it through the fitting.  Leave
loose at this time for later adjustment (Figure 1).

5. Repeat assembly for other sleeve.

III.  Installing the Sleeve Assembly

1. Remove the tires.  This kit should be mounted at normal

ride height recorded on page 2.

2. Set the assembly on the leaf spring, rearward of the axle.

The tab on the lower bracket should hook over the rearward
leaf spring U-Bolt (Figure 1).

3. Attach the lower bracket to the leaf spring using U-Bolt

Figure 2

Figure 3

(D) and clamp bar (E).  Secure with flat washers (G) and lock nuts (L).  Refer to Figure 1.  Torque to 16
ft-lbs.

4. Ensure that there is at least 

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" clearance between the roll plate and the closest part of the frame (Figure 4).  The

closer space will be rearward of the sleeve assembly.

5. Align the upper bracket so that it is parallel and perpendicular with the  lower bracket (Figure 2).

NOTE:  The upper bracket will be close to the jounce bumper bracket weld on the back side (Figure 3).

6. Using the upper bracket as a template, mark any one of the holes on the upper bracket except the

bottom rear hole (Figure 4).

7. Flip the air spring down away from the frame.  Center punch the previously marked upper hole.

8. With the air spring still flipped down, drill the center punched hole location with a 

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" drill bit.

NOTE:  It is only necessary to drill through the outside sections of the frame to install the self-tapping

hardware.

  9. Attach the upper bracket to the frame with one self-tapping screw (F).  See Figure 1.

Upper bracket will be close

to jounce bumper weld.

Driver Side

Summary of Contents for Ride Control 59554

Page 1: ...pping Screw 6 G 3 8 Flat Washer 6 H 1 2 x 3 4 Flat Head Screw 2 I 3 4 Hex Jam Nut 2 J 1 8 Straight Fitting 2 K Star Washer 2 Item Description Quantity L 3 8 16 Nyloc Nut 6 M 3 8 16 Bolt 2 N 3 8 Large...

Page 2: ...assist product could affect brake performance We recommend that you check with your dealer before installing this type of product If your vehicle DOES NOT have a rear brake proportioning valve or is e...

Page 3: ...the lower bracket to the leaf spring using U Bolt Figure 2 Figure 3 D and clamp bar E Secure with flat washers G and lock nuts L Refer to Figure 1 Torque to 16 ft lbs 4 Ensure that there is at least...

Page 4: ...ng check the back side of the frame to see if the brake lines gas lines or any other lines or wires need to be moved before drilling the upper bracket holes 14 Insert a 3 8 bolt and washer through the...

Page 5: ...flat washer DD and 5 16 nut GG and cap CC There should be enough valve exposed after installation approximately 1 2 to easily apply a pressure gauge or an air chuck Figure 7 5 Push the inflation valve...

Page 6: ...h the air line in the fitting inflate to 10 p s i adjust the sleeve in or out for alignment and secure air sleeve to upper bracket by tightening the nylon nut to 4 ft lbs Figure 1 Do not overtighten 2...

Page 7: ...ated at a maximum inflation pressure of 100 p s i The air pressure actually needed is dependant on your load and GVWR which may be less than 100 p s i Check your vehicle owners manual and do not excee...

Page 8: ...ce work damage the air springs No The vehicle can be lifted on a hoist for short term service work such as tire rotation or oil changes However if the vehicle will be on the hoist for a prolonged peri...

Page 9: ...ts prepaid to the dealer from which it was purchased or to Air Lift Company for verification Air Lift will repair or replace at its option defective products or components A minimum 10 00 shipping and...

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