maXpeedingrods GMC Sierra 2500HD 5000 lbs Rear Air Suspension Bags Kit Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- MAXPEEDINGRODS
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maXpeedingrods GMC Sierra 2500HD 5000 lbs Rear Air Suspension Bags Kit
Installation Guide
AIR SPRING BAGKIT LIST
Mounting brackets
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2X Upper mounting bracket (Left and right)
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2X Lower mounting bracket (Left and right)
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2X Fastening i pracket
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1X Heat shield
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1X Inflation valve bracket
Air Spring Bag and Air line
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2X AIr spring bag
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1X Air line 96*1 (7M)
All Hardware kits
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4X Carriage bolt 3/8-16UNC*102
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4X Hex head bolt 3/8-16UNC*38
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2X Hex flange bolt 3/8-16+20
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2X Hex head screw 3/8-16UNC*19
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4X Flat washer M8
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16X Hex flange nut 3/8-16UNC
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2X U-bolt 3/8-1656-166120
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4X Thick washer 937°910°4
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1X Carriage bolt 3/8-18UNC*90
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2X 90 Air fitting
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2X Inflation valve
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6X Zip tie (190°5)
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2X Zip tie (8*460)
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2X Thermal sleeve (910*190mm)
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTICE
- 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 personul sufety.
- All modifications must be installed by qualified personnel and in compliance with your local modification regulations.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING
NOTE: The heat shield is installed on the passenger side only.
PLACING THE ASSEMBLY ON THE AXLE
STEP 1.
Raise the vehicle and support it using safety stands so that the axle can be
safely dropped away from the frame, and the air spring assemblies can be put
into position between the leaf spring and frame. Then remove the rear wheels.
STEP2.
Loosen and remove the jounce bumper from the frame.
STEP 3.
Remove the brake line bracket on the left side only. Keep the bolt for later
installation.
STEP4.
Place the assembly on the axle.
INSTALLING THE LOWER BRACKET
STEPI.
install the lower mounting bracket (2) of the Air spring bag kit list)
with the U-bolt (14) of the Air spring bag kit list). Then tighten nuts.
STEP2.
Install the fastening bracket (3) of the Air spring bag kit list) to the
axle with the carriage bolt (8) of the Air spring bag kit list). Then
tighten the flange nut (13) of the Air spring bag kit list).
NOTE:
May need 16 carriage bolt on left side.
INSTALLING THE UPPER BRACKET
STEPI.
Attach the upper mounting bracket of the Air spring bag kit list) to the frame
with bolts. Then tighten the bolts with washers and nuts.
STEP2.
Finally tighten all bolts.
STEP3.
The driver side and passenger side are installed in the same way.
INSTALLING THE AIR LINES
STEP1
Cut the air line appropriately and push the hose into the fitting then pull
back and make sure it’s locked in place.
NOTE:
Must slide the air line protective sleeve over the air line near the exhaust
port.
STEP2.
Install the inflatable valve bracket () of the Air spring bag kit list) with
nylon tie in a selected location, usually at the rear of the vehicle. Then
install the Inflation valves on the bracket. Alternatively, drill a 5/16″ hole
directly to mount the inflation valve.
CHECK AIR TIGHTNESS
- Put some air into the air spring bag, then spray a soapy solution on all connections and valves while checking for exiting air bubbles.
INSTALLATION COMPLETED
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