Hellwig Air 6005 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
6005 Air Spring Kit
1988-98 Chevrolet/GMC 1500 2WD & 4WD
Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING
YOUR INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTES
DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN
PROPERLY INSTALLED ON VEHICLE.
DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRINGS OVER 100 PSI
A MINIMUM OF 5-10 PSI MUST BE MAINTAINED IN AIR SPRINGS
AFTER INSTALLATION FOR WARRANTY TO BE VALID. FAILURE TO
KEEP MINIMUM PRESSURE IN AIR SPRINGS WILL VOID WARRANTY.
THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE LEVEL LOAD CARRYING
CAPACITY OF YOUR VEHICLE. NEVER LOAD THE VEHICLE THIS
UNIT IS INSTALLED ON BEYOND THE MANUF ACTURER’S MAXIMUM
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.
OVERINFLATION AND IMPROPER USE MA Y RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY.
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BEFORE STARTING YOUR PROJECT
WHEN LIFTING A VEHICLE WITH A JACK, BE SURE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND USE
SAFETY STANDS.
ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS WILL NOT CRUSH OR DAMAGE
FUEL AND BRAKE LINES OR ELECTRICAL HARNESSES.
BEFORE DRILLING ANY HOLES, ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL WIRES, FUEL LINES,
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MOVED OR
PROTECTED TO AVOID DAMAGE FROM DRILLING ANY HOLES .
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THOSE
OUTLINED IN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET. IF ANY INTERFERENCE WITH THE GAS TANK,
FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, EXHAUST PIPE, ETC. EXISTS, STOP YOUR INSTALLATION AND
CALL HELLWIG PRODUCTS FOR TECHNICAL HELP.
IF WHEELS ARE REMOVED FOR INSTALLATION OF KIT, CHECK MANUFACTURERS
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPER LUG NUT TORQUE BEFORE REINSTALLING WHEELS.
WHEN CUTTING AIR BRAKE TUBING A SQUARE CUT IS REQUIRED OR LEAKAGE MAY
RESULT.
Remove Brake
bracket bolts
Bump Stop
1
Remove Brake
clip bolt
1. Park vehicle securely and set parking brake and chock wheels. Remove factory
bump stops from vehicle by removing nuts from studs using a 15mm wrench or socket.
Disconnect brake line clip and bracket from frame rail.
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