Instruction Manual for ridetech models including: 2302401 RideTech HQ Series Shockwave Air Shocks, 2302401, RideTech HQ Series Shockwave Air Shocks, Shockwave Air Shocks, Air Shocks, Shocks
10 sept. 2021 — Item #. Part #. Description. QTY. 1. 982-10-802. 2.9” Stroke HQ Series Shock. 2. 2. 90009986. 2” Stud Top (Installed on Shock) - Includes Adjuster Knob & ...
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DocumentDocumentInstallation Instructions Part # 12302401 - 65-72 Ford Galaxie Front HQ Shockwave, OEM Control Arms Recommended Tools 1000 Series Bellow, 2.0" Stud/Trunnion 2.9" Shock Installation Instructions Table of contents Page 2.......... Included Components Page 3-5...... Shockwave Installation Page 5-6...... Notes and Care of Your Shockwave & Shock Adjustment ShockWave Dimensions: Mount to Mount: Compressed: 9.60" Ride Height: 11.00" Extended: 11.90" THE DELRIN BALL REQUIRES A 3/4" HOLE FOR THE FLANGE TO GO THROUGH. THIS CAN BE DRILLED WITH A UNIBIT. 1 www.ridetech.com 812-482-2932 Installation Instructions Major Components .....In the box THE CONTROL ARM REINFORCEMENT MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE TRUNNION AND CONTROL ARM. See Image 8. Item # Part # Description QTY 1 982-10-802 2.9" Stroke HQ Series Shock 2 2 90009986 2" Stud Top (Installed on Shock) - Includes Adjuster Knob & Screw 2 3 24090199 1000 Series 6.5" Double Convoluted AirSpring 2 4 234-00-153 AirSpring Locking Ring (Installed on shock) 2 5 99055000 Locking Ring Set Screw (Installed on shock) 2 6 90002060 Universal Trunnion 4 7 90002312 2" Aluminum Stud Top Base 2 8 90001904 Bottom Delrin Ball 2 9 90001903 Top Delrin Ball 2 10 90001902 Delrin Ball Aluminum Top Cap 2 11 99562003 9/16"-18 Thin Nylok Nut 2 12 210-35-120-0 Adjuster Knob - (90009986 assembly) 2 13 90009969 #4-40 X 1/4" SS, 18-8 Pan Head Torx Cap - (90009986 assembly) 2 14 90001980 Trunnion Locking Rings 4 90003323 Control Arm Reinforcement Plate (NOT SHOWN) 2 70012160 2" Stud Top Metering Rod (installed in stud top) 2 90001994 5/8" ID Bearing (installed in shock and eyelet) 4 90001995 Bearing Snap Ring (installed in shock and eyelet) 8 14 13 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 1 4 5 3 14 THE DELRIN BALL REQUIRES A 3/4" HOLE FOR THE FLANGE TO GO THROUGH. THIS CAN BE DRILLED WITH A UNIBIT. Hardware List .....In the box (Kit# 99010173) Part Number Description FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACE 99311030 5/16"-18 x 1" Hex Bolt 99312003 5/16"-18 NYLOK NUT 99313001 5/16" SAE Flat Washer www.ridetech.com QTY 4 4 2 Part Number Description TRUNNION TO CONTROL ARM 99373006 3/8" Split Lock Washer 99373002 3/8" SAE Flat Washer 99371024 3/8"-16 x 1 3/4" Hex Bolt 2 QTY 4 4 4 ShockWave Installation 3. Installation Instructions 1. Raise and support vehicle at a safe, comfortable working height. Let the front suspension hang freely. 2. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber. Refer to factory service manual for proper disassembly procedure. 3. The upper shock hole needs drilled to 3/4". A Unibit works well for to drilling the hole. 4. Lay the lower shock mount on the lower 4. control arm aligning the outer holes with the OEM shock mounting holes. This mount strengthens the control arm and relocates the bottom of the shock toward the engine. 5. Install a 5/16" flat washer on each of (2) 5. 5/16"-18 x 1" bolts. Insert the bolt/washer in the aligned holes of the lower mount and control arm. Install a 5/16" flat washer & 5/16" nylok nut on each of the bolts. Torque to 25 ft-lbs. 3 812-482-2932 Installation 6. Installation Instructions 6. Use a 5/16" drill bit to drill the (2) inner holes using the lower mount as a guide. Note: The airline must also be routed at this time. 1. Stud top aluminum base 7. Apply thread sealant to a 90 degree air fitting 7. 2. Delrin ball lower half and screw it into the top of the Shockwave. The 3. Delrin ball upper half air fitting location can be rotated by twisting 4. Aluminum cap 5. 9/16" SAE Nylok jam nut 6. Threaded stud (screwed onto shock shaft) 7. Rebound adjusting knob the bellow assembly separate of the shock. Place the Shockwave into the coil spring pocket with the stud sticking through the OEM shock hole. See assembly Diagram 7. OEM Shock 8. Screw hole must be drilled out to ¾" 1. Stud top aluminum base 2. Delrin ball lower half 3. Delrin ball upper half 4. Aluminum cap 5. 9/16" SAE Nylok jam nut 6. Threaded stud (screwed onto shock shaft) 7. Rebound adjusting knob 8. Screw TIGHTENING THE TOP 9/16"-18 NUT: SNUG THE NUT DOWN AGAINST THE TOP CAP. YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE THE SHOCK BY HAND. WE TORQUE THE NUT TO 80 IN-LBS USING A 7/8" CROWS FOOT WRENCH ON A TORQUE WRENCH. www.ridetech.com 4 ShockWave Installation 8. Installation Instructions 8. Raise the lower arm up to the Shockwave and bolt them together using the 5/16" x 1 1/2" bolts, washers, & nylok nuts supplied with the ShockWaves. Torque to 25 ftlbs. 9. The best ride quality will occur around 5060% suspension travel; depending on vehicle weight this typically occurs around 100-110 psi. NOTES: WARNING: ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE AIR FITTING WILL DAMAGE IT AND VOID THE WARRANTY. TIGHTENING THE TOP 9/16"-18 NUT: SNUG THE NUT DOWN AGAINST THE TOP CAP. YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE THE SHOCK BY HAND. WE TORQUE THE NUT TO 80 IN-LBS USING A 7/8" CROWS FOOT WRENCH ON A TORQUE WRENCH. You can clock the airfitting location on the ShockWave by turning the AirSpring assembly of the shock. Make sure the fitting doesn't contact the frame. When cutting the airline, use a razor blade. The cut needs to be a clean cut and square for the airline to seal properly. The Locking ring on the shock is NOT adjustable. These rings are set at the factory to optimize the AirSpring stroke with the shock stroke. The care and feeding of your new ShockWaves 1. Although the ShockWave has an internal bumpstop, DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE DEFLATED RESTING ON THIS BUMPSTOP. DAMAGE WILL RESULT. The internal bumpstop will be damaged, the shock bushings will be damaged, and the vehicle shock mounting points may be damaged to the point of failure. This is a non warrantable situation. 2. Do not drive the vehicle overinflated or "topped out". Over a period of time the shock valving will be damaged, possibly to the point of failure. This is a non warrantable situation! If you need to raise your vehicle higher that the ShockWave allows, you will need a longer unit. 3. The ShockWave is designed to give a great ride quality and to raise and lower the vehicle. IT IS NOT MADE TO HOP OR JUMP! If you want to hop or jump, hydraulics are a better choice. This abuse will result in bent piston rods, broken shock mounts, and destroyed bushings. This is a non warrantable situation. 4. Do not let the ShockWave bellows rub on anything. Failure will result. This is a non warrantable situation. 5. The ShockWave product has been field tested on numerous vehicles as well as subjected to many different stress tests to ensure that there are no leakage or durability problems. Failures have been nearly nonexistent unless abused as described above. If the Shockwave units are installed properly and are not abused, they will last many, many years. ShockWave units that are returned with broken mounts, bent piston rods, destroyed bumpstops or bushings, or abrasions on the bellows will not be warrantied. 5 812-482-2932 Installation Instructions Shock Adjustment Shock adjustment 101- Single Adjustable Rebound Adjustment: How to adjust your new shocks. The rebound adjustment knob is located on the top of the shock absorber protruding from the eyelet. You must first begin at the ZERO setting, then set the shock to a soft setting of 20. -Begin with the shocks adjusted to the ZERO rebound position (full stiff). Do this by rotating the rebound adjuster knob clockwise until it stops. -Now turn the rebound adjuster knob counter clock wise 20 clicks. This sets the shock at 20. (settings 21-24 are typically too soft for street use). Take the vehicle for a test drive. -if you are satisfied with the ride quality, do not do anything, you are set! -if the ride quality is too soft increase the damping effect by rotating the rebound knob clock wise 3 clicks. CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE. Take the vehicle for another test drive. -if the vehicle is too soft increase the damping effect by rotating the rebound knob clock wise 3 additional clicks. -If the vehicle is too stiff rotate the rebound adjustment knob counter clock wise 2 clicks and you are set! Take the vehicle for another test drive and repeat the above steps until the ride quality is satisfactory. Note: One end of the vehicle will likely reach the desired setting before the other end. If this happens stop adjusting the satisfied end and keep adjusting the unsatisfied end until the overall ride quality is satisfactory. www.ridetech.com 6