TECHNICAL INFO

Important Post-Installation Checks for Air Struts

CAUTION: COMPRESSED AIR COMPONENT
Install by qualified professionals only.
Do not exceed rated PSI. SqueakyClean is not responsible for misuse or improper installation.

1. Verify Locking Collars

- Before lowering the vehicle, tighten all locking collars — especially the lower mounts and the collars under the air bag.

- Use significant force to ensure they’re fully secured. This prevents noise, play, or looseness while driving.

2. Torque Front Top Mount Rod Nuts

-Once the vehicle is on the ground, recheck and torque the front top mount center rod nuts:
12mm nuts: 75 lb-ft 
10mm nuts: 40 lb-ft 

Periodically inspect these nuts for tightness. If any loosen over time, remove them, apply red threadlocker, and retorque to spec.

3. Orienting the Upper Strut Mount

- Remove the top dampening adjuster (slide out or loosen via small Allen key).

- Loosen the center top nut to reorient the upper mount for your chassis (if not pillowball-type).

- Pillowball mounts can simply be rotated into position.

- Tighten to approximately 75 lb-ft 12mm, 40 lb-ft 10mm, but do not over-tighten — overtightening may damage the sealing O-ring.

4. Airline Routing

- Route all front stainless or air lines behind the strut, toward the engine, and away from wheels or obstructions to prevent rubbing or air leaks.

5. Adjusting Ride Height

- To adjust air strut length, use the lower mount threads only.

- Never unthread or spin the air bag from the damper insert.

- After adjusting, fine-tune dampening settings during a test drive for optimal comfort and performance.

6. Final Inspection

- Double-check all suspension bolts loosened during installation and torque them to the manufacturer’s specifications.

- Re-inspect periodically for safety and performance.

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