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NSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS

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 benefits 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 kit is, of course, the air springs.

Remember that the air springs must flex 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 inflation 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

inflation system, your dealer can supply the required

"T" fitting.

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 inflation pressure of 100 P.S.I., this

pressure may allow you to carry too great a load on

some vehicles. Check your vehicle owner’s manual

for maximum loads listed for your vehicle.

When inflating your Air Helper Springs, add air

pressure in small quantities, checking pressure fre-

quently during inflation. The air spring requires

much less air volume than a tire and, therefore,

inflates much quicker.

21-8125 09-07 NCD-5808-2

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.

PARTS LIST

AIR SPRINGS 9002 2

UPPER BRACKETS 5202 2

LOWER BRACKETS 5203 2

DISK 5204 2

BRACKET STRAPS 5086 2

AIR LINE TUBING 1

3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS 8

3/8"-16 FLANGE LOCK NUTS 12

3/8"-16 X 5/8" FLANGED HEX BOLTS 6

3/8" SPECIAL FLAT WASHERS 8

3/8"-16 X 3.5" CARRIAGE BOLTS 4

5/16" FLAT WASHERS 4

VALVE CAPS 2

INFLATION VALVES 3098 2

ELBOW FITTINGS 3101 2

NYLON TIES 6

THERMAL SLEEVE 2

CAUTION TAG 2

Summary of content (12 pages)

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2162 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 Congratulations - your new Air Helper Springs are quality products capable of improving the handling and comfort of your vehicle.
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162 K I T AIR FITTING UPPER BRACKET (21-5202) NOTE: Both illustrations are of the right, or passenger’s side, of the vehicle. Reverse any orientations when assembling and installing the left, or drivers, side of the vehicle.
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STEP 1 - PREPARE THE VEHICLE PASSENGER’S SIDE “X” With the vehicle on a solid, level surface chock the front wheels. Raise the vehicle by the 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 positive battery cable. “X” NOTE LOWER BRACKET LOCATION STEP 2 - PREASSEMBLE THE KIT Select one air helper spring from your kit.
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STEP 7 - INSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVE Uncoil the air tubing and cut it into two equal lengths. DO NOT FOLD OR KINK THE TUBING. Try to make the cut as square as possible. Insert one end of the tubing into the elbow fitting installed in the top of the air helper spring. Push the tubing into the fitting as far as possible refer to Figure "A". Select a location on the vehicle for the air inflation valves.
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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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