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INSTALLATION 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 Air Helper Spring kit is, of course, the air

helper springs. Remember that the air helper 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 frequently during

inflation. The air spring requires much less air volume than

a tire and, therefore, inflates much more quickly.

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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.

2209

AIR SPRING 9001 2

UPPER BRACKET (RIGHT) 5261 1

UPPER BRACKET (LEFT) 5262 1

LOWER BRACKET 5263 2

BRACKET STRAP 5086 2

ROUND PLATE 5204 2

JOUNCE SPACER 5264 2

3/8" -16 x 1-1/2" HEX BOLT 6

3/8" -16 x 5/8" FLANGED HEX BOLT 6

3/8" -16 FLANGED HEX NUT 14

3/8" -16 x 3" CARRIAGE BOLT 8

3/8" FLAT WASHER 6

5/16" -18 x 3-1/2" HEX BOLT 2

5/16" -18 FLANGED HEX NUT 2

PUSH-TO-CONNECT

ELBOW FITTING 3101 2

PUSH-TO-CONNECT

INFLATION VALVE 3098 2

VALVE CAP 3099 2

5/16" FLAT WASHER 4

18 FT. AIR LINE TUBING 1

THERMAL SLEEVE 2

NYLON TIE 6

CAUTION TAG 2

Summary of content (12 pages)

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2209 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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KIT TO FRAME ASSEMBLY 2209 NOTE: Both illustrations are of the right, or passengers side, of the vehicle. Reverse any orientations when installing the left, or 3/8” -16 drivers side assembly.
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STEP 1 - PREPARE THE VEHICLE PASSENGER’S SIDE FRONT FACTORY JOUNCE PAD BUTT LOWER BRACKET AGAINST AXLE CRADLE FIGURE "B" JOUNCE SPACER 5/16” -18 FLANGED HEX NUT Remove the negative battery cable. 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 to support your vehicle's weight.
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STEP 5 - INSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVE Uncoil the air tubing and cut it in two equal lengths. DO NOT FOLD OR KINK THE TUBING. Make the cut as square as possible. Insert one end of the tubing into the push-to-connect elbow fitting installed in the top of the air helper spring as far as possible. 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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