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Before installation of the Air Ride unit, prepare a smooth, flat, hard surface and have all tools and equipment needed for the job. Chock the front wheels of the truck, to prevent it from rolling forward or rearward. Place a jack on each side of frame ahead of the rear springs, front bolts.

Installing the Air Ride
Step 1. Remove the spare tire and carrier bracket from the truck.
Step 2. Raise the truck up, enough to allow the rear spring lower shackle bolts to be removed. Remove both shackle bolts.
Step 3. Using a reciprocating saw, cut-off wheel or torch, remove the shackle hanger. (1.3)
Step 4. One side at a time, remove the five bolts that holds the factory receiver in place.
Step 5. Remove rear bumper support on one side. (1.4 & 1.5)
Step 6. Using the factory hitch bolts, fasten the upper framework to the side of the truck frame. (1.6 & 1.7) There will also be a bolt that will insert into the bumper support bottom hole (1.5 & 1.6) **NOTE: start all bolts before tightening.
Step 7. Locate the air bag and install the air fitting. Slide the air bag up, into the top framework, put on 7/8” lock washer and nut. Next, put on lock washer and nut on the 1/2” stud and tighten.
Step 8. Repeat steps 2-7.
Step 9. Locate the two 5/8” x 5” locking nuts. Using the 5/8” x 5” bolts, attach Air Ride swing arm to the rear pivot brackets on the top frame. Insert the bolts through the bracket on the top frame and the bushing on the lower frame so that the locking nut is facing the inside of the truck. Place two 5/8” washers on the bolt, slide on the limiter and put on the lock nut. Tighten the bolt until the upper framework ears are tight against the swing arm bushing. It is not required to torque this bolt. Step 10. Swing the lower section up to the air bags and install the 1/2” x 3” bolt with lock washer through the lower section swing arm and into the hole in the bottom of each air bag and tighten. Repeat for other side. (1.9)
*NOTE: The limiter’s function is to prevent the air bag from overextending when the vehicle is lifted with a frame hoist or when unloading a trailer.

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