Rite-ride 2518 User Manual

PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICECongratulations. This vehicle has been equipped with a Firestone air suspension system. This suspension will enhance the vehicle’

AIRSPRINGBLACK TO GROUND RED FROM RELAY PRESSURE SWITCH COMPRESSOR AIR TANKRED TO ECU YELLOW TO ECU BLUE TO PRESSURE SWITCH 1/4 NPTPLUGRELAY PRESSURER

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Operating Instructions and Trouble Shooting Guide21-1083 4-12 Thank you for purchasing Firestone air helper springs. You have purchased a quality prod

2SAFETY TIPSNever exceed the manufacturer’s recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)As with your vehicle’s tires, an air helper spring is a pneu

3the 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 lo

4INFLATING THE AIR SPRINGSWith the air helper springs installed on your vehicle and the vehicle sitting on a level surface, visually verify that the v

5Description Style Ride Height“X”Min/Max AirPressureMax Load @100 psi(per pair)6868 Single Convoluted 160BY 5.0" - 6.0" 5 / 100 psi 3600 lbs

6TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEAir spring will not inflateEnsure that the air line tubing is inserted into the air fittings as far as possible. The tubing s

7FIRESTONE LIMITED LIFETIME AIR SPRING WARRANTYFirestone Industrial Products Company LLC (“Firestone”) warrants that its Ride Rite Air Spring Assembly

8Telephone: 317-818-8600 1-800-888-0650 www.ride-rite.com© 2011 Firestone Industrial Products CompanyLIGHTDUTYSTANDARD DUTYHEAVY DUTY XTRA XTREMEPR

W217602518Before beginning the installation, please read the following instructions and the drivers warning notice thoroughly. The included warning de

HEIGHT SENSOR PACKQTY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY PART # DESCRIPTIONAUTO LEVELING PACKQTY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY PART # DESCRIPTIONDODGE 1500 CON

STEP 1: PREPARE THE VEHICLEPlace the vehicle on a flat surface. Measure and record the ride height on Page 2. The most accurate way to measure this hei

be parallel with the ground. The bracket will angle the height sensor arm inboard to allow the arm to swing freely throughout the suspension trave

Attach the relay to the plate where it will be accessible in the future. Secure using one 10-32 X 3/4" machine screw and nylock nut.STEP 7: MOUNT

use a PVC cutter, side cuts, scissors, or anything that will crush or squeeze the line while cutting. When installing the tubing into a fitting, push t

STEP 12: LEAK CHECK AND SECURECheck all wire and air lines to ensure they are away from direct heat and sharp edges. Secure items to the vehicle with

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