User Manual

Part # 11324099

78-88 GM “G” Body Rear CoolRide Kit

Components:

2 90009000 Tapered sleeve air spring

2 90000319 Upper cup bracket (offset tube & ears)

2 90000290 Lower rear air spring plate 5.5”

2 90000291 Lower rear air spring washer 2.5”

2 90000224 Upper washer 4” (may not be needed)

Hardware:

4 99371001 3/8” x 3/4" USS bolt Air spring to upper cup bracket

6 99373005 3/8” lock washer Air spring mounting

2 99435003 7/16” x 2” stud Upper cup bracket to frame

2 99432001 7/16” USS Nylok nut Upper cup bracket to frame

2 99433002 7/16” SAE flat washer Upper cup bracket to frame

6 99373003 3/8” SAE washer Air spring mounting

2 99371004 3/8” x 1 ¼” USS bolt Air spring to axle

350 S. St. Charles St. Jasper, In. 47546

Ph. 812.482.2932 Fax 812.634.6632

www.ridetech.com

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350 S. St. Charles St. Jasper, In. 47546 Ph. 812.482.2932 Fax 812.634.6632 www.ridetech.com Part # 11324099 78-88 GM “G” Body Rear CoolRide Kit Components: 2 90009000 Tapered sleeve air spring 2 90000319 Upper cup bracket (offset tube & ears) 2 90000290 Lower rear air spring plate 5.5” 2 90000291 Lower rear air spring washer 2.
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Installation Instructions 1. Raise and support vehicle at a safe and comfortable working height. 2. Support the axle then remove the coil spring and shock. Refer to service manual for proper disassembly procedure. To help keep the axle in place, do one side at a time. *** Must Use RideTech Rear Shock Kit *** 3. Apply thread sealant to a 90 deg. air fitting and screw it into the top of the air spring. 4.
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7. Place the air spring plate over the lower coil spring mount on the axle. Extend the air spring so the bottom of it seats on top of the plate. Some cars will require trimming of the coil spring retainer to allow this. 8. Use the 3/8” x 1 ¼” bolt and 2.5” washer to secure the air spring to the axle. 9. Install the new shocks using the hardware supplied. Upper Washer Frame Airline Airspring Airspring Plate Axle Tube Lower Washer 10.