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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations — your new Air Helper Springs are

quality products capable of improving the handling and

comfort of your vehicle. As with all products, proper

installation is the key to obtaining all of the benets your

kit is capable of delivering. Please take a few minutes to

read through the instructions to identify the components

and learn where and how they are used. It is a good

idea to start by comparing the parts in your kit with the

parts list below.

The heart of the Air Helper Spring kit is, of course,

the air helper springs. Remember that the air helper

springs must ex and expand during operation, so be

sure that there is enough clearance to do so without

rubbing against any other part of the vehicle.

Be sure to take all applicable safety precautions

during the installation of the kit. The instructions listed

in this brochure and the illustrations all show the right,

or passenger’s side of the vehicle. To install the left side

assembly simply follow the same procedures.

Your kit includes separate ination valves and air

lines for each air helper spring. This will allow you to

level your vehicle from side to side as well as from front

to back. If you would rather have a single valve ination

system, your dealer can supply the required "T" tting.

IMPORTANT!

For your safety and to prevent possible damage to your

vehicle, do not exceed the maximum load recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer (GVWR). Although your Air

Helper Springs are rated at a maximum ination pres-

sure of 100 psi, this pressure may allow you to carry

too great a load on some vehicles. It is best to have

your vehicle weighed once it is completely loaded and

compare that weight to the maximum allowed. Check

your vehicle owner’s manual or data plate on driver side

door for maximum loads listed for your vehicle.

When inating your Air Helper Springs, add air pres-

sure in small quantities, checking pressure frequently

during ination. The air spring requires much less air

volume than a tire and, therefore, inates much quicker.

AIR SPRING 6762 2

UPPER BRACKET 5714 2

“L” BRACKET 5715 4

LOWER BRACKET 5716 2

BRACKET CLAMP 5086 4

18 FT. TUBING 0938 1

3/8"-16 X 3/4" FLANGED BOLT 2

3/8"-16 X 2-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT 2

3/8"-16 FLANGED LOCK NUT 4

01-12

5/16" -24 X 3/4" HEX BOLT 8

5/16" -24 FLANGED LOCK NUT 8

5/16" FLAT WASHER 4

INFLATION VALVE 3032 2

ELBOW FITTING 3031 2

THERMAL SLEEVE 0899 2

NYLON TIES 6

CAUTION TAG 2

WARNING!

Do not inate this assembly when it is

unrestricted. The assembly must be restricted

by the suspension or other adequate

structure. Do not inate beyond 100 P.S.I.

Improper use or over ination may cause

property damage or severe personal injury.

2485

BOLT PACK (A21-760-2485)

Summary of content (12 pages)

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2485 WARNING! Do not inflate this assembly when it is unrestricted. The assembly must be restricted by the suspension or other adequate structure. Do not inflate beyond 100 P.S.I. Improper use or over inflation may cause property damage or severe personal injury. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! PARTS LIST BOLT PACK (A21-760-2485) Congratulations — your new Air Helper Springs are quality products capable of improving the handling and comfort of your vehicle.
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Figure “A” NOTE: All illustrations are of the right, or passenger, side of the vehicle. Follow the same procedures for the left side installation.
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STEP 1 — PREPARE THE VEHICLE This installation assumes that there is no load in the vehicle. With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the front wheels. Raise the vehicle by the rear axle and remove the rear wheels. After the removal of the wheels lower the vehicle so the axle rests on jack stands rated for your vehicles weight. Remove the negative battery cable. Remove the jounce bumpers located under the frame rail by pulling them down at an angle until it pulls off the jounce bumper stud.
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lar towards the body of the fitting and then, with a pull, remove the airline tubing. Reinstall the tubing and reinflate the air springs and check for leaks as noted above. If a leak is detected where the air fitting screws into the spring, just screw the air fitting into the air spring until the leak stops. This now completes the installation. Install the wheels and torque the lug nuts to the manufactures specifications.
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Operating Instructions and Trouble Shooting Guide Thank you for purchasing Firestone air helper springs. You have purchased a quality product from the world’s number one air spring manufacturer. This guide will provide answers to some of your questions regarding the use and operation of your new air helper springs. Following the guidelines in this manual will help provide you with many years of trouble-free service from your Firestone air helper springs.
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SAFETY TIPS Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) As with your vehicle’s tires, an air helper spring is a pneumatic device that supports a portion of the vehicle’s weight. The air helper spring may fail as a result of punctures, impact damage, improper inflation, improper installation, or improper usage. To reduce the risk of failure, we strongly recommend the following: Never overload your vehicle.
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the suspension system. As more air pressure is added to the air springs, they will support more weight. You will be able to compensate for a heavy load by adding air pressure to the air springs, thereby reducing sway and handling problems associated with a heavily loaded vehicle.
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INFLATING THE AIR SPRINGS With the air helper springs installed on your vehicle and the vehicle sitting on a level surface, visually verify that the vehicle is in a level state. If the vehicle is not level (front-to-back or from side-to-side) it can be brought to a level position by inflating the air springs. Each air spring has a separate inflation valve. To level the vehicle from front-to-back, add air pressure to both air springs in equal amounts.
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AIR SPRING TECHNICAL DATA “X” “X” “X” Reversible Sleeve Part Number 6868 6762 6764 6766 6397 6410 6781 6401 6873 6859 7689 7701 7076 9000 9001 9002 5405 Tapered Sleeve “X” “X” Single Convoluted Double Convoluted 1T Reversible Sleeve Min/Max Air Pressure Max Load @100 psi (per pair) Description Style “X” Ride Height Single Convoluted 160BY 5.0" - 6.0" 5 / 100 psi 3600 lbs Double Convoluted 268C 4.5" - 5.5" 5 / 100 psi 3200 lbs Double Convoluted 267C1.5 5.5" - 6.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Air spring will not inflate Ensure that the air line tubing is inserted into the air fittings as far as possible. The tubing should go in the fitting 3/4 of an inch. You will feel some resistance when the tubing goes past the o-ring. Clear any dirt of debris from inside the inflation valves.
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WARRANTY QUESTIONS FIRESTONE LIMITED LIFETIME AIR SPRING WARRANTY Firestone Industrial Products Company LLC (“Firestone”) warrants that its Ride Rite Air Spring Assembly will perform according to the manufacturer’s specifications for as long as the vehicle on which the system was originally installed is owned by the original retail purchaser. This limited warranty does not include installation or other service charges for replacement.
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