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6108 ( R-6108) 03/01/12

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

6108Air Spring Kit

2011+ Ford F250 Single Wheel 4WD

2011+ Ford F350 Dually 4WD

(2011 F350 Single Wheel 4WD use p/n 6113)

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING

YOUR INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTES

DO NOT INFLATEANYAIR SPRINGASSEMBLY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN

PROPERLY INSTALLED ON VEHICLE.

DO NOT INFLATEAIR SPRINGS OVER 100 PSI

AMINIMUM OF 5-10 PSI MUST BE MAINTAINED INAIR SPRINGS

AFTER INSTALLATION FOR WARRANTYTO BE VALID. FAILURE TO

KEEPMINIMUM PRESSURE INAIR SPRINGS WILLVOID WARRANTY.

THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE LEVELLOAD CARRYING

CAPACITY OFYOUR VEHICLE. NEVER LOAD THE VEHICLE THIS

UNIT IS INSTALLED ON BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460

Summary of content (8 pages)

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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6108 Air Spring Kit 2011+ Ford F250 Single Wheel 4WD 2011+ Ford F350 Dually 4WD (2011 F350 Single Wheel 4WD use p/n 6113) 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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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 BEFORE STARTING YOUR PROJECT WHEN LIFTING A VEHICLE WITH A JACK, BE SURE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND USE SAFETY STANDS. ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS WILL NOT CRUSH OR DAMAGE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES OR ELECTRICAL HARNESSES. BEFORE DRILLING ANY HOLES, ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL WIRES, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MOVED OR PROTECTED TO AVOID DAMAGE FROM DRILLING ANY HOLES .
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 Brake hose bracket— leave loose to be attached to a new bracket later. 3 3/8”X1” Bolts torque to 20 ft-lb. Axle vent fitting 3/8” X 2” threaded stud to be inserted into hole on frame for bump stop stud Heat Shield— pass side only Torque Air fitting to 20 ft-lb. 3. 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. 4.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 Remove 8mm bolt before installing air spring assembly. Replace with M8-1.25xX40 bolt and washer included in kit. 3/4” bolt 3/4” bolt without washer on inside of frame. Driver Side 6a Frame bracket will rest on cast bump stop. Driver Side 6b 6c Passenger Side 6. Driver Side: Before installing air spring assembly, remove 8mm bolt in location shown in figure 6a. This bolt will be replaced with a M8-1.
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59-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 Factory Installed 5th Wheel Only 7. If vehicle has factory installed 5th wheel, it will cover the mounting holes for the 3/4” bolt. Do not install 3/4” bolt. Drill 2 holes in each frame rail using the frame bracket as a guide and fasten to rail using 3/8X1-1/4” Grade 8 bolts, washers and locknuts as shown.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 Air Spring Bolts Flanged lock nut U-bolt Threaded Rod Locknut and washer 9 Clamp 9. Install threaded rods and flanged locknuts as shown in picture. Threaded rods should be installed so that the threads slightly protrude above top of axle bracket. Tighten flanged lock nuts to 20 ft-lb to lock threaded rods to bracket. Attach clamp to threaded rods as shown with 3/8” locknuts and washers.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 3/8X1” Bolts 10a Brake Relocation Bracket 10b Brake hose bracket 10. Attach brake relocation bracket to axle bracket as shown using 3/8X1” bolts, washers and locknuts. Attach brake hose bracket to brake relocation bracket as shown using 3/8X1” bolts, washers and locknuts. Tighten bolts to 20-25 ft-lb. Reposition brake lines as required to avoid any contact with shock absorber.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 12. Complete passenger and driver’s side installation of air spring assembly. 13.Select a location for the air inflation valves. The location can be on the bumper or body of the vehicle where an air chuck can be used to inflate the air springs. Select a location where the valve will not be damaged or interfere with the operation of other components. 14.