Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche - Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Light Duty
- Air Lift
1,000-lb Capacity. Upgrade your Chevrolet Avalanche's rear coil spring suspension with this kit. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Improves handling, braking, and overall ride.
Features:
- Provides 1,000 lbs of load-leveling support to improve safety and ride quality
- Supports your existing rear coil spring suspension when you're hauling or towing
- Keeps your vehicle level when you are hauling a heavy load
- Improves steering and braking performance and maintains headlight aim
- Reduces tire wear and OEM suspension strain
- Diminishes sway and absorbs road shock to improve stability and ride quality
- Lets you manually adjust air pressure for even load distribution and support
- Inflate each spring independently to level off-center loads (with installation of dual air lines)
- Constructed of durable, molded polyurethane
- Installs inside your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension
- Includes 2 air springs, 2 heat shields, tubing, Schrader valves, and hardware
- Add a compressor system (sold separately) to monitor and adjust air pressure
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Load-leveling capacity: up to 1,000 lbs
- AirLift 1000 springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
- Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 35 psi
- Lifetime warranty
- 60-Day satisfaction guarantee
Heavy loads can cause the back of your vehicle to sag and add unnecessary stress to your suspension. This stress not only affects your brakes in a bad way, but your tires, headlight aim and handling suffer as well. To improve your vehicle's ability to endure heavy loads, you need to add support to your existing coil springs.
Air Lift's AirLift 1000 adjustable air springs have 1,000 pounds of load-leveling capacity and are made specifically to fit inside your rear coil spring suspension for additional load assistance. You can inflate and deflate these tough, molded polyurethane helper springs as needed, ensuring the perfect amount of support for every load, every time. Easily level your vehicle front to rear, and if you run dual air lines to the air springs at installation, then you can inflate the springs independently of one another for side-to-side leveling. AirLift 1000 is a breeze to install with standard tools and comes with an easy-to-follow instruction manual.
AirLift 1000 comes with manual inflation valves that are typically mounted on the bumper but can be installed anywhere on your vehicle for easy access. For even more convenience and control, you can add a compressor and gauge system (sold separately), which will let you monitor and automatically inflate your air springs.
Air Lift kits are designed to keep your vehicle at normal ride height. You can find the normal ride height of your vehicle by unloading it and measuring the distance between the bottom edge of your wheel well and the center of the hub. After you find and record this distance, you can regulate the amount of air that you put into your air springs to maintain normal ride height - even when you are hauling a heavy load. You will need to adjust the air pressure in your air bags according to the size of your load.
Air Lift is positive that you will benefit from their air spring suspension system - so much so that they offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Install and use AirLift 1000 springs for 60 days, and if you are not satisfied at the end of this time, you can remove them from your vehicle and return them for a full product refund.
60769 Air Lift 1000 Air Bag Suspension Support System for Coil Springs - Back
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Customer Reviews
Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear - AL60769
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (1110 Customer Reviews)
1,000-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension with this kit. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Improves handling, braking, and overall ride.by: S Ellison05/24/2024
2005 Chevrolet Colorado
I added this kit to my 2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71 last year (2023). This kit was exactly what I needed to compliment my already installed, upgraded Bilstein shocks to help me tow a Camaro on a car hauler trailer from Colorado to Florida. I kept the bags inflated to 30-35psi the entire trip. I experienced no bag leakage, sag, sway, or bounce while towing. After the haul to Florida, I have kept the bags/kit in place with the bags regularly kept at 5-10psi. This has stiffened up the rear end nicely (not too much) as a daily driver hauling kids, sports equipment, tools, etc. without any issues. Intial install took about 2 hours as the most difficult part was feeding each bag through/inside the rear coil springs and making sure of no pinch points on the bags. I would recommend this kit as the materials, instructions and support from etrailer with videos, pics, and reviews (if needed), are top notch! Thank you etrailer!
by: Brian 04/11/2024
2007 ChevroletTahoe
Put these on 07 tahoe. I pull a camper and put 400lbs of tools in back of tahoe. With just the tools I noticed it help put more weight on front wheels. I have not pulled camper yet but with just the minimum 5lbs of pressure it helped with the tools.
It took me about 4 hrs to install by myself on the ground. The hardest part was getting it pushed into the coil springs. I ended up using a ratchet strap to help push it in. It was fun trying to get the hose connected afterward, could not see, had to feel and take a picture to make sure it was fully seated.
by: Preston02/16/2024
My vehicle is a 2002 Chevy Tahoe. Installation of the Air Helper Springs was fairly simple. Getting them inside the factory springs is a bit of a bitch, but doable. The ride while pulling my travel trailer was bouncy at 15psi. Not what I was going for. Unloaded, I kept 5psi in the helper springs and it was fine.
I developed a clunking in the rear end about 8 months after installation. I discovered that the lower bolts on my shocks were loose. I'm assuming that the decreased load on the shocks allowed play in the frame mount and therefore allowed the bolt to loosen. Easy fix, but something to be aware of. Overall, the air helpers work, but next purchase I'll be going for a system with its own air compressor.
by: Erik04/07/2024
Don't know why I waited this long. When the vehicle is overloaded for vacation and we are towing a boat, this makes everything right!
by: Tom 02/28/2024
Chevrolet Suburban
They are great for assisting the load on my suburban, but need to be inflated before doing so, especially with a heavy load. I plan on going with airbags mounted on the axle when these wear out.
by: GK10/08/2016
2004 Chevrolet Suburban
Very pleased with this product! Install took longer than one hour but I go slow and steady anyway, I just watched the retailer install video and it was easy! My 2004 Suburban sagged badly with our travel trailer and this fixed the sag. The rear well sat at 36.5" with no air and sagged down to 34.5" with the trailer attached. The rear well sat at 37.75" with air bags filled and sagged only to 36.5" with trailer attached. I haven't got a chance to road test but I have confidence in the product from my measurement test!
by: Ja07/11/2021
The Air Lift 1000 was easier than I thought it would be to install . My H2 Hummer sits even now with my 20' in-closed car hauler in tow. I only had to add 15 lbs of air . When not hauling I lower the air to 5 lbs. Love this system .
by: Scott 02/04/2024
Great product, installed yesterday and what a difference these make both daily driving and towing. Love them. Thank you very much!
by: Kyle07/13/2023
These work great for hauling that extra weight and still being able to air them back down for a soft ride.
by: Dan05/15/2022
First about etrailer: Great retailer and product educator. Everyone there is a pro and top notch! Joshua really came through for me! Now the product: Let me say that you would be wise to "Measure the coil spring first". My 2007 Burb had the coil springs replaced and I am fairly sure they are more narrow than the factory versions. The air bag did not expand as well in the confines of this coil as it seems to in other customer pictures, yet it seems to work. I only need this for one trip, therefore it is acceptable. Second suggestion, have a helping hand around. Thirdly, my father always said "right tool for the right job". A shop with a lift, impact wrenches, and a working knowledge of springs installation would be worth the $100 install cost. In closing, solid product sold by a great company. End user was the main issue.
by: Eric04/18/2018
2008 ChevroletTahoe
The air lift bags I purchase from etrailer have been great for towing my camper with my 2008 Tahoe made a big difference in handling and the ride height for towing my travel trailer
by: Larry06/09/2023
I’ve ordered from etrailer several times never been happier with customer service and fast shipping.
by: Robert05/17/2022
GMC Yukon
For a guys who never really works on cars I found installing the air lift system rather simple.
We have a GMC Yukon that we use to pull a 7000lb boat. The car is rated for 8500 so we are close to capacity. Adding the airlift has absolutely stabilized the vehicle. Great addition to help with towing stability.
by: Justin C07/20/2017
Airbags have leaked ever since they were installed. I have removed and re installed twice to try and stop the leak. No luck.
by: Paul06/17/2018
GMC Yukon
Great product. I have a 1/2 ton Yukon pulling a 23 foot toy hauler. Without the bags it would squat the truck 4-5 inches. With the bags it only squats 2 inches. The control of the vehicle is much better. A cheap product for the added ride, and safety it provides.
by: William08/07/2023
Terrible shipping updates by usps
Please advise customers to expect the worst from usps against your indicated delivery date
by: Jeff 09/20/2022
Good product. I used them to stiffen the suspension for towing our boat
The installation was somewhat difficult trying to get the bags inside the springs. Next was blindly getting the hoses connected. Not something I would want to do again.
by: Joe02/18/2018
2006 GMC Yukon XL
I first realized that I needed some help leveling my 2006 Yukon XL right after I hooked my 2 place trailer to the vechile. My previous Yukon had self leveling rear shocks, the 2006 did not come w/ that option. I mounted the compressor on the top of the passenger side wheel well, (there is plenty of room there, & away from engine heat) I mounted the pump & dump switchs , & the pressure gage on a piece of kydex that I cut to fit in the little cubby that is below the heat/ac controls. The hardest part was getting the lift "bags" into the coil spring tower, time & patience. The install looks factory, & works great to level the vechile while towing. Great product!
by: John05/31/2016
2010 Chevrolet Suburban
I had a similar AirLift system installed on a Trailblazer close to 10 years ago, and that system is still functional. I bought this part number to install on a Suburban a year ago. It was a little challenging to fit the air bags into the coil springs, but it worked. The installation was very clean installing the Schrader valve behind the gas cap door. The system made a big improvement on leveling the Suburban towing with 600-800 lbs tongue weight.
by: Juan N05/19/2017
2005 GMC Yukon XL
To be completely honest I was not too happy with the AirLift 1000. After installation I used them for one trip with a load and one side burst on the highway. Having said this I wasn't satisfied with how they worked.
I never claimed any warranty or contacted anyone because I really didn't have the time to reach out to anyone. I was looking for the pictures that I took back in March/April of 2016 but I have been unable to locate them. If I do locate them I will send them to you. Please note I have discarded the bags but what I can tell you is the one that burst was split at the seam and the pressure was per the manual.
by: J Cro08/04/2012
2004 Chevy Suburban Z71
I installed these on my 2004 Burb Z71. It was much easier than I had thought it would be. After jacking it up, putting it on stands and lowering the axle back down, there was a huge gap in the springs for the air bags to pass through. The hardest part was attaching the air hose to the top of the bags after they were inside of the spring. The package included a heat shield for the exhaust pipe which I quickly threw away. There is a good 5 inches between the pipe and the spring. Routing the air hose back to the bumper was easy and I located the air valve in the plate that has the trailer wire hookups. I hope they work as advertised, I hate the back of my Burb sagging when I poll my camper.
by: Jeff03/05/2019
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
Air lift kit was easy to install on 2012 Chevy Avalanche and provided the needed lift to correct tail sag that occurred when towing boat/trailer.
After 1 one of use the kit has exceeded my expectation. Chevy should have provided as a factory mounted option.
by: Supreme pizza sacramento04/23/2022
For 2016 suburban works excellent
Highly recommend.
by: Kenneth 06/21/2023
All was good except for the small clamps. 3 of them broke as I was trying to install them.
by: John V06/05/2016
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
Quick delivery, and exactly what I expected. The only tip I can offer - my installation had the air connection oriented on the top. The first bag I installed the bag and then connected the air line. Feeding the air line down through the coil spring and attaching to the air bag, and then feeding the air bag (collapsed, and held by zip ties) into the spring was much easier.
The bags took the slight wallowing out of my Avalanche when pulling my enclosed 2-place sled trailer down the road! The best bang for the buck I've found for my truck yet.
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Ja M.
8/11/2022
Great improvement to my ride height when towing my 22 foot toy hauler. Really help stabilize the rear of the H2 Hummer.