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6226 ( R-6226) 11/22/07

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

6226Air Spring Kit

For 6 Lift Kit (6” front/4” rear)

2003+ Dodge 2500/3500 4WD

2006+ 1500 Mega Cab 4WD

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING

YOUR INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTES

DO NOT INFLATEAIR SPRINGASSEMBLY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN

PROPERLY INSTALLED ON VEHICLE.

DO NOT INFLATEAIR SPRINGS OVER 100 PSI

AMINIMUM OF5-10 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.

OVERINFLATIONAND IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL

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

Summary of content (7 pages)

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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6226 Air Spring Kit For 6 Lift Kit (6” front/4” rear) 2003+ Dodge 2500/3500 4WD 2006+ 1500 Mega Cab 4WD Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product. PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTES DO NOT INFLATE 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 3 Attach air spring to plate using forward end of slot 3. Lay out base plate as shown in photo. Attach air spring to base plate using 3/8” x 1” bolt as shown in photo. Torque to 20-25 ft-lb. 4. Install heat shield and frame bracket as shown. (Passenger side shown. Drivers side heat shield not required) Torque nuts to 20 ft-lb.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 5. Attach reinforcement strap to frame bracket as shown. Leave loose for adjustment later. 5 6 6. Insert 3/8 x 1” stud into adapter plate as shown. Make sure thread is fully engaged into plate. Leave 1/2 thread exposed on back side of plate as shown in photo. Red lock-tite can be added to threads if desired. 7. Attach adapter plate to frame rail using supplied M10-1.5 X 30 flat head bolt.
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59-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 8. Insert assembly between frame rail and axle and attach frame bracket using 3/8” flange nut to stud and supplied M10-1.5 x 30 flange bolt to existing threaded hole in frame. Align bracket and torque bolts to 20-25 ft-lb. 8 Reinforcement strap 9. Slide reinforcement strap firmly against frame rail and tighten fasteners to 25 ft-lb. Make sure reinforcement strap fits flush with rail after tightening bolts.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 10. Insert cap screws into slots in axle bracket as shown and attach saddle using supplied washers, lock washer and nuts. Tighten to 20-25 ft-lb. 10 11. Check your installation to ensure that all fasteners are tight and that the assembly and all fasteners clear brake and fuel lines, emergency brake cables, fuel tanks, wiring harnesses, etc. Make sure that heat shield is positioned for maximum protection of air spring.
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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.