MAXPEEDINGRODS LK-AB-RAM1500-LC-Z2 Air Spring Kit Installation Guide

MAXPEEDINGRODS LK-AB-RAM1500-LC-Z2 Air Spring Kit

AIR SPRING KIT

Specifications

• Fits: RAM 1500
• Product Type: Rear Air Helper Spring Leveling Kit

Product Usage Instructions

Pre-Installation Instruction:

This product will not increase the load capacity of your vehicle. Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended weight limit.
The installation process may require drilling, professional installation is recommended to ensure personal safety. All modifications must be installed by qualified personnel and in compliance with your local modification regulations.

Assembling the Air Spring:

1. Refer to the Air Spring Bag Kit List for the required components.
2. Attach the Upper Mounting Bracket A to the frame using the provided Hex Bolts and tighten the nuts.
3. Reinstall the shock that was previously removed.
4. Place the assembly on the axle.

Removing the Jounce Bumper and Placing the Assembly on the Axle:

1. Raise the vehicle and support it using safety stands or equivalent.
2. Unbolt the shock’s bolt and remove the spring.
3. Remove the jounce bumper, cut the welds, and grind it down flat.

Installing the Upper Bracket:

1. Adjust the assembly so that the air spring is perpendicular to the bottom and top mounting brackets without twisting.
2. Push the axle up so that the Upper Mounting Bracket B can be bolted to the previous bracket. Tighten the nuts.

Installing the Lower Bracket:

1. Install the Driver’s Lower Mounting Bracket with washers andlock nuts. Tighten the nuts. Repeat the same process for the passenger’s side.

Installing the Heat Shield (Passenger’s Side Only):

1. Install the heat shield to the exhaust port closest to the passenger’s side air spring.
2. Note: Slide the air line protective sleeve over the air line near the exhaust port.

FAQ:

Q: Will this product increase the load capacity of my vehicle?
A: No, this product will not increase the load capacity of your vehicle. Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended weight limit.

Q: Is professional installation required?
A: Yes, professional installation is recommended to ensure personal safety.

Q: Are there any specific regulations I should follow during installation?
A: All modifications must be installed by qualified personnel and in compliance with your local modification regulations.

FIT FOR
RAM 1500

REAR AIR HELPER SPRING LEVELING KIT

AIR SPRING BAG KIT LIST

Mounting brackets

Air Spring Bag and Air line

All Hardware kits

PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

• This product will not increase the load capacity of your vehicle.
• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended weight limit.
• The installation process may require drilling, professional installation is recommended to ensure personal safety.
• All modifications must be installed by qualified personnel and in compliance with your local modification regulations.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING

REMOVING THE JOUNCE BUMPER

REMOVING THE JOUNCE BUMPER AND PLACING THE ASSEMBLY ON THE AXLE

STEP 1.
Raise the vehicle and support it in a way, using safety stands or equivalent, that the axle can be safely dropped away from the frame. This will need to be done in order for the air spring assemblies to be put into position between the axle and frame.

STEP 2.
Unbolt the shock’s bolt and pull out.Then remove the spring.

STEP 3.
Remove the jounce bumper and cut the welds.Then grind it down flat.

STEP 4.
Attach the Upper mounting bracket A (1 of the Air spring bag kit list ) to the frame. And make three marks at the small holes on the frame.

STEP 5.
Drill three small holes at the mark to install the upper mounting bracket to the frame with Hex bolts (15 of the Air spring bag kit list ).Then tighten the nuts.

STEP 6.
Set the spring to its original position and reinstall the shock that was removed earlier.

STEP 7.
Place the assembly on the axle.

INSTALLING THE UPPER BRACKET

STEP 1.
Adjust the assembly so that the air spring is perpendicular to the bottom and top mounting brackets without twisting.

STEP 2.
Push the axle up so that the Upper mounting bracket B (2 of the Air spring bag kit list ) can be bolted to the previous bracket (No.I of the Air spring bag kit list).Then tighten the nuts.

INSTALLING THE LOWER BRACKET

STEP 1.
Install the Driver’s lower mounting bracket 3 of the Air spring bag kit list) with washers and lock nuts, then tighten the nuts. The passenger side is the same way.

INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD (PASSENGER’S SIDE ONLY)

STEP 1.

Install the heat shield to the exhaust port where it is closest to the passenger’s side air spring.

NOTE:
Must slide the air line protective sleeve over the air line near the exhaust port.

INSTALLING THE AIRLINES

STEP 1.
Cut the air line appropriately and push the hose into the fitting then pull back and make sure it’s locked in place.

STEP 2.

Install the inflatable valve in a selected location, usually on the license plate at the rear of the vehicle.

CHECK AIR TIGHTNESS

• Put some air into the air spring bag and then spray a soapy solution on all connections and valves while checking for exiting air bubbles.

INSTALLATION COMPLETED

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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