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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

Part Number: AL28FF
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5,000-lb Capacity. When your truck sags under a heavy load, these air springs level things out and keep you in control. And if pressure drops, the built-in bumpers take over so you can keep driving without trashing your suspension. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Air Lift. Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle part number AL28FF can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL28FF

  • Air Springs
  • Towing/Load Leveling
  • Air Lift
  • Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
  • Heavy Duty
  • Suspension Only

5,000-lb Capacity. When your truck sags under a heavy load, these air springs level things out and keep you in control. And if pressure drops, the built-in bumpers take over so you can keep driving without trashing your suspension.


Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 5,000-lb Capacity: Rear suspension support for towing and load carrying.
  • Hybrid Spring System: Combines air spring adjustability with jounce spring reliability.
  • Improved Towing: Levels your vehicle and minimizes sway with heavy trailers.
  • Carry Heavy Loads: Reduces sag, enhancing braking and steering performance.
  • Adjustable Pressure: Inflate air bags to 5-100 psi for precise load leveling.
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Features to know about

Effortless Load Leveling: Adjustable Air Springs

Hauling heavy loads in your truck bed or towing a hefty trailer can throw your vehicles balance off, resulting in unsafe headlight aim and compromised handling. The LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs provide up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity for your rear suspension, letting you fine-tune your ride height from 5 psi to 100 psi. This adjustability means you can always maintain a level ride whether you're journeying alone, with cargo, or pulling a heavy camper down the road.

Enhanced Safety and Control: Built-In Jounce Bumpers

Unexpected air leaks can be a real worry when out on the open road, but with the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate's internal jounce bumpers, you have a robust safety net. These urethane bumpers step in to absorb shock and provide additional support when air pressure is low, ensuring you don't bottom out. They engage progressively, getting stiffer with increased load, providing smoother handling and improved safety in rough conditions.

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Improved Ride Quality: Fabric-Reinforced Rubber Air Bags

Sick of feeling every bump and sway when towing or hauling? The 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber air bags in the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate reduce strain on your suspension, decreasing sway and improving steering and braking performance. Unlike traditional rubber jounces, these offer a smoother engagement, so you'll feel less jerky on bumpy roads.

Optimized Longevity and Durability: Corrosion-Proof Endcaps

Worried about air leaks over time? The endcaps on these air springs are made from high-strength Zytel nylon, offering a corrosion-proof alternative to metal that ensures longevity and consistent performance. This design protects against common issues like rust and air loss, so you can enjoy long-lasting confidence in your cargo handling.

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Custom Fit Adjustments: Independent Air Bag Control

Towing a trailer with an uneven load distribution? With the ability to adjust each air bag independently, you can level side-to-side loads effortlessly. This feature is crucial when dealing with off-center weight, helping to ensure your ride remains smooth and the wear on your tires and brakes stays even.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: up to 5,000 lbs
  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 100 psi

Warranty

  • Lifetime
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee

Note

LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.



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Video Transcript for Review of Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - Towing/Load Leveling - AL28FF

Hi everyone. Steven here with etrailer.com. Let's take a look together at the Airlift LoadLifter 5,000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with included internal jounce bumpers for your rear axle. Now folks, these are a custom fit. They're gonna fit a 2024 through 2026 GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado, the 2,500 series four wheel drive models. So folks, make sure you're double checking that with our fit guide here at etrailer.com or reach out to us if you have questions.

Keep in mind, sometimes these videos could become outdated and it could potentially fit newer year makes and models as well. Now folks, again, custom fit for your vehicle. It's gonna mount to your existing attachment points, 5,000 pounds capacity of suspension support for the rear. So when you're towing and you're load carrying maybe a camper or something, a lot of times whenever you're set up you can get squat in the back and it's pointing your headlights up to the top of the earth and those kind of things. So pushing your back end back level is gonna push those headlights down, put traction back on the front of your vehicle that you're towing with, giving you a more safe, stable environment.

So this is also a hybrid spring system, meaning it combines the air pressure along with the internal jump so you can't see it, it's inside the bag when they build it, but basically it's an internal jounce. So this spring can never compress all the way flat and that's gonna help you if God forbid, you have like a faulty bag or something like that. Anytime it's gonna have at least some suspension still there helping that out. It's also gonna reduce sag, enhancing your braking, steering, and turning performance when you're going into turns with your load. So everything here is included.

You have the airlines, those will hook up to the airline valve up here on the bag. And then of course you have your shrader valves already built in with the caps. You have a heat plate heat shield for your exhaust on the side that that comes off of. And then you have all these U bolts and bolts and hardware for putting all this together. Now I have everything here just kind of loosely put together.

Do not look at this and say, oh, that's how it's supposed to be. Make sure you follow the instructions, make sure you put everything exactly where you need to. From what I read with the instructions, some of this hardware can be used this way or inverted on the bottom of these plates here. So depending on your specific vehicle and what you have when you're under there, it could vary and you may not even use all of the hardware either. So again, check the instructions, make sure you're following those instructions very, very clearly. So again, these bags are a nice option for you. Again, if you wanna reduce sag, get your headlights back where they need to be, rated at 5,000 pounds capacity, you can adjust the air pressure in the bags between five PSI all the way up to 100 PSI. Well folks, that is gonna wrap it up for our quick look together at this air lift load lifter 5,000 air helper spring with internal jounce bumpers. Again, I'm Steven. Thanks for watching and again, reach out to us if you have any questions. Have a good one.

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  • Air Bags On 2023 Chevy 2500 Continue To Level The Truck And Drain The Battery
    Hello Mark, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you may have an automatic leveling compressor system installed on your truck. It would be set to a specific PSI and would manually inflate or deflate to meet the use-set ride height setting. Under normal conditions it should not be kicking on very often, unless you have a leak somewhere. Do you know exactly what brand air bag kit and model of compressor you have? If it is an automatic compressor I suggest first checking for leaks as...
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  • Recommended Air Bags for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2
    Hey Robert. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers item # AL28FF do indeed fit the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 ZR2. Please note that the item # AL28FF installs on the outside of the frame in the same location that brackets for a gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch mount. If you're planning on installing an in bed hitch or already have one, I recommend installing the Firestone Ride Rite Kit item # F2709 instead. These air bags are also compatible with...
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  • Custom Air Bag Kit for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2
    Great question, Dave! The Air Lift kit, part # AL28FF, that you are looking at is specifically for the ZR2 model. The other kits that Air Lift had for that Year of 2500 don't fit the ZR2 model. You are also correct in that Firestone doesn't offer air bags with internal jounce bumpers, which is part # F2613. Personally, I would go with the Air Lift option. Mainly because their air lines and fittings are more reliable. You also get that failsafe internal jounce so that the bags never fully...
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  • Recommended Air Bags for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2
    Hey Robert, congrats on the new truck. For your 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs item # F2709. They are compatible with the ZR2 package and won't interfere with any 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch mounting brackets, unlike the item # AL28FF kit you were looking at. These air bags have a 7,500 lbs capacity that will level out the rear end of your Silverado when you are towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load in the...
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