350 S. St. Charles St. Jasper, In. 47546 Ph. 812.482.2932 Fax 812.634.6632 www.ridetech.
350 S. St. Charles St. Jasper, In. 47546 Ph. 812.482.2932 Fax 812.634.6632 www.ridetech.
88-98 Chevy C-1500 Installation Instructions *** Must Use RideTech Front Shock Kit *** 1. Apply thread sealant to the air fitting and screw it into the air spring. Assemble the upper cup bracket to the air spring, using 3/8” Nylok nuts and flat washers. Thread the 8” stud into nut welded to the bottom of the cup. Bolt the lower cup to the bottom of the air spring using a 3/8” x 3/4" bolt, flat washer and lock washer. 2.
. Make sure the air spring does not rub on anything through full suspension travel. This will damage the air spring and is not a warrantable situation. Although it is acceptable to allow it to touch the lower control arm when fully deflated. 5. The final step is to have the vehicle realigned. You will want to have this done at ride height. Ride height is determined by air spring height. This spring should be approximately 4 ¾” tall, which should occur around 85-100 psi.
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Installation Instructions 1. The large hole in the bracket will align with large hole in the frame. Using the bracket as a template, drill the remaining holes in the frame. Use 3/8” x 1 ¼” bolts, Nylok nuts and washers to secure the bracket. The inside of the frame can be accessed from the coil spring pocket to install the nuts. Note: This bracket must be mounted BEFORE installing the air spring. 2. Drill a 5/8” hole in the rear leg of the lower control arm approximately 8 ½” from the mounting bolt.
350 S. St. Charles St. Jasper, In. 47546 Ph. 812.482.2932 Fax 812.634.6632 www.ridetech.com Part # 11376799 88-98 C1500 AirBar Components: 2 90009100 Air spring 2 90001617 Shock stud 2 90000119 Mounting plate – air spring to lower arm 2 90001082 Short bump stop 1 90000190 Carrier bearing spacer 1 90000494 Panhard bar axle mount (with stud pressed in) 1 90000487 P/H bar stud (pressed into 90000494) 2 90000967 Upper bars – TW 19.75” (c-c 21.50”) 2 90001036 Lower bar – WW 32.
350 S. St. Charles St. Jasper, In. 47546 Ph. 812.482.2932 Fax 812.634.6632 www.ridetech.com Hardware Kit: Part # 99010013 44 44 88 8 8 16 7 7 2 2 8 2 2 3 5 3 1 1 1 1 4 4 ½ x 1 ½ USS bolt ½ USS Nyloc Nuts ½ SAE Flat washers 5/8 x 6 ½ SAE Gr.8 Bolts 5/8 SAE Gr. 8 Nyloc Nuts 5/8 SAE Gr. 8 Flat washers 5/8 x 2 ¾ SAE Gr. 8 Bolts 5/8 SAE Gr.
Installation Instructions 1. Raise vehicle to a safe and comfortable working height supported by jack stand. Let the suspension hang freely. 2. Remove bed mount bolts, gas filler neck, and all electrical wires. Safely lift bed from frame. 3. Remove the leaf springs and shocks while supporting axle. 4. The exhaust will need to be removed from the muffler rearward. The exhaust can either be rerouted when installation is complete or a turndown may be installed. 5. Hold the C-notch template up to the frame.
11. Align upper bar frame bracket with the rivets in the leaf spring hanger. Drill one hole and fasten with 1/2” x 1-1/2” bolts, washers, and nylocs. Then drill remaining holes and tighten all bolts. 12. Watch for brake lines, fuel lines, and wiring harness. 13. Clamp the lower bridge to the axle using the upper frame brackets and 5/8” x 6 1/2” bolts supplied. It will be clocked with the leaf spring alignment pin hole and the Allen head bolt in the upper axle bracket. 14.
16. Fasten the shock stud to the notch and then slide shock onto stud. 17. The shock will attach to the lower bridge using a 1/2” x 2 1/2” bolt and nyloc. 18. Bolt in the upper bridge between the frame rails attaching to the C notch. Use 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts supplied. 19. Apply a tread sealant to the air fitting and tighten to snug in air spring. Place lower plate onto lower bridge then air spring and secure with 3/8” x 1” bolt. The air spring will attach to the upper bridge also using a 3/8” x 1” bolt. 20.
24. Install carrier bearing spacer between carrier bearing housing and cross member. Secure with 3/8” x 2 1/2” bolts. 25. The brace on the bottom side of the bed will need to be removed for C notch and axle clearance. This is best done with a cutoff wheel. Double check clearance with axle and notch when fully deflated. 26. Set the bed back on the frame and reassemble. After tightening bolts check axle, C-notch, and wheel clearance.
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350 S. St. Charles St. Jasper, In. 47546 Ph. 812.482.2932 Fax 812.634.6632 www.ridetech.com ARC4000 Compressor System Instructions These are some general guidelines to follow when installing your new RidePro air control system. Depending on the vehicle there are many different ways to plumb the system. Start out by planning a lay out of where you want everything to be mounted.
Mounting the RidePro Air Valves The valves, like the compressor, are sealed and can be mounted in the same locations. Although if the vehicle will be exposed to freezing temperatures it is a good idea to mount them in the engine bay if possible to reduce the possibility of freezing. They can be mounted in any position. Mount the valves higher than the tank to avoid moisture build up. This could cause the air pressure sensors to give a faulty reading.
ARC4000 Wiring at control panel: Gray connects to gauge light Red connects to “key on” power at fuse box
Relay Wiring Diagram
