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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

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5,000-lb Capacity. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, LoadLifter 5000 air springs provide high-quality, full-time load support. They level your vehicle, improving braking and ride comfort and reducing the strain on your factory suspension. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Air Lift. Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle part number AL57205 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 5,000-lb Load Support: Levels your vehicle and reduces squat for safer towing and hauling.
  • Better Steering and Braking: Keeps the rear level so handling and headlight aim stay consistent.
  • Adjustable Air Pressure (5–100 psi): Fine-tune support for heavy loads or smoother daily driving.
  • Balances Uneven Loads: Inflate each spring independently to keep side-to-side weight even.
  • Durable, Leak-Resistant Design: 2-ply rubber with Zytel nylon endcaps resists corrosion and air loss.
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Features to know about

Stay Level and Confident Under Heavy Loads: Up to 5,000 lbs of Rear Suspension Support

When you’re hauling serious weight, sagging suspension can throw off your handling, braking, and headlight aim. The LoadLifter 5000 air springs add up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling support to keep your vehicle steady and level under heavy loads. By spreading weight across all four wheels, they help maintain safe steering response and even tire wear while reducing the strain on your factory suspension.

Fine-Tune Your Ride for Any Load: Adjustable from 5 psi to 100 psi

Every job or trip brings a different load, and these air springs give you full control. With adjustable air pressure from 5 to 100 psi, you can dial in the firmness to match your payload. Inflate both springs together for front-to-rear leveling or adjust them independently for side-to-side balance when carrying uneven cargo. Manual inflation valves and air lines come included, with valves typically mounted on the bumper for easy access.

Smooth Out the Rough Stuff: Dual-Ply Air Bags with Roll Plates

Rough roads and heavy trailers don’t stand a chance against these rugged air springs. Each bag is constructed from 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber that absorbs road shock and helps prevent sway for a smoother ride. Endcaps made from high-strength Zytel nylon resist corrosion and weigh less than steel, keeping the system strong and leak-free over time. Air Lift’s exclusive roll plates add extra protection while strengthening the springs’ load capacity.

Built for Real Work: Complete Kit with Durable Hardware

This system comes ready to install with mounting brackets, hardware, manual valves, and air lines included. Once mounted, you can easily air up or down depending on your load—no complicated setup required. For those who want hands-free convenience later on, a compressor system with in-cab gauges can be added separately to monitor and adjust air pressure automatically. Backed by a lifetime warranty and a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, it’s built for the long haul and everyday reliability.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: up to 5,000 lbs

Pressure

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 100 psi

Warranty

  • Lifetime warranty
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee

57205 Airlift Load Lifter 5000 Air Bag Suspension Support System - Back Axle

Item # AL57205

Installation Details AL57205 Installation instructions

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5,000-lb Capacity. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, LoadLifter 5000 air springs provide high-quality, full-time load support. They level your vehicle, improving braking and ride comfort and reducing the strain on your factory suspension.

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Took my time and followed included instructions exactly. Went together well! Haven’t towed with them yet, but definitely raised the back of my Tacoma with 26 lbs of air pressure that I tested for leaks with! Feel like they’ll be a big improvement when towing our 4200 lbs. camper!

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Very easy step by step instructions, how to install.It took me about two hours in my driveway. I got it because I haul a 35' travel trailer. Makes the ride a whole lot smoother

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Watched the install video twice before the shipment got here and had no problems installing it. Also installed the WirelessOne from Airlift at the same time. Picked up some 1/4" clamps to make the air lines look a little cleaner, and hold them in place during our snowy and icy winters. Including the WirelessOne system, it took about 8 hours from the time I washed the underside of the truck until I rolled it back out from the garage. Pulled the camper this morning and all my old issues have disappeared. Truck is level, trailer pulls great, and the cooling system is back to working as needed. Highly recommend this suspension kit!

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These were a great addition to my truck. I moved from Washington to Michigan 1 year ago. Heavily loaded trailer and truck. No sag, no issues. Full disclosure I had to get some custom U bolts made because of my setup, but I have had zero issues. Great buy.

I plumbed my airlines through the license plate which turned out to be very handy.

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Im very impressed with these airbags. So far they are doing the job.
These come with all hardware and instructions. I put 20 psi with no load to see how long the air would hold up. 2 weeks later im now at 15 psi which I'm satisfied.
The previous bags of another brand didnt hold air well even with no leaks.
I can tell the difference in ride quality. I've loaded the bed with landscaping materials and towed my boat with 15 psi and still holding strong. Looking forward to towing my Travel Trailer.
Customer service has also been great!

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Install was super easy. Everything hooked right up. Only complaint would be the u bracket bolts are not very good grade. Other than that seems dood to go



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It was everything I wanted and it is functioning well



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Good product at a great price drop shipped to my door in a few days, Had it installed on my 2500 chevy van in less than 3 hours. Was just what the doctor ordered to level the van out when towing a 26' enclosed car hauler. no need for the special load equalizer hitch setup either!!



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Installation was easy (I didn’t install a compressor). Might be obvious to most, but remove the rear tires and it’ll be much easier.

Just a couple of pulses from my compressor (I use a portable that stays inside my van for emergency) and the van lifts right up. I was able to perfectly level my van and my trailer. I only used a lower pressure and that tells me there is a lot of lift left.

The ride empty is noticeable, but not harsh. More just on a little firmer side using about 5 psi as recommended minimum. The ride loaded is great, as there is less wander in the front. Note that my van and trailer were close to level and I got the airbags just to finish off the ride (I wasn’t having major problems).

Sara was the best too. She understood my questions and gave very informed answers. Very much appreciated.



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Excellent service, instructions, how to videos attached to the purchase. Packaging and shipping is top notch!



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easy install and worked out perfectly for my service van



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Installed on a 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 van. Seems to be doing what is supposed to do. Haven't had a real heavy load on the van yet but it does air up and keep it it level so far.


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  • Firestone Air Helper Springs for a 2005 Chevy Express 1500
    Yes, there is a airbag kit available for the 1500 model of your 2005 Chevrolet Express Van. It is the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Single Convoluted item # F2423. These air bags will work great to keep your van level and will reduce the stress put on the rear axle when you're towing. They also have the added benefit of not adversely affecting the comfort of your ride when you're not towing. I recommend the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote...
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    The Air Lift website fit guide shows that for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 on the commercial chassis there are two rear axle air bag kits, both of which fit the cutaway chassis with C-channel frame. My contact at Air Lift advised that for your 2003 Express 3500 Cargo van with extended box frame there is no kit offered. I also contacted the folks at Timbren, who make zero-maintenance rear-axle jounce spring kits, and my contact there confirmed that kit # TGMRG35 will work on your extended...
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  • How Difficult Is It to Install Air Lift Springs by Yourself?
    For your 2019 Chevrolet Express Van 3500, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs with part number # AL57205 is the fit for your vehicle. As for installation process, it depends. Here at etrailer, we have lifts, torque wrenches # ALL644044, and drills and it takes us about 2-3 hours. The average install time for those installing it in their own garage is around 4 hours. For your Express Van, it's not too difficult, although there is some drilling involved. I attached the install...
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  • Air Springs For 1998 Chevy Express 1500
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