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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

Part Number: AL57345
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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 AL57345 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL57345

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 5,000-lb Load Support: Levels your truck to prevent sag and keep handling stable under heavy loads.
  • Adjustable Air Pressure (5–100 psi): Lets you fine-tune support for towing or daily driving comfort.
  • Improves Steering and Braking: Keeps ride height even so braking feel and headlight aim stay consistent.
  • Balances Uneven Cargo: Inflate each spring separately for side-to-side leveling of off-center loads.
  • Durable 2-Ply Construction: Reinforced rubber with corrosion-proof Zytel endcaps resists leaks and damage.
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Features to know about

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

When the back end squats from a heavy trailer or a loaded bed, handling and braking can take a hit. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs add up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling support to keep your vehicle sitting level and stable. By sharing the weight across all four wheels, they help you maintain proper steering response, balanced braking, and correct headlight aim when you’re towing or carrying serious cargo.

Dial In the Ride You Want: Adjustable 5–100 psi Air Pressure

Every haul is different, and the LoadLifter 5000 lets you tune your suspension for each one. Each air spring can be inflated independently from 5 psi to 100 psi using the included manual valves and air lines. Add more air when hauling or towing to level things out, then drop pressure when you’re unloaded for a smoother ride. Independent control also helps balance uneven loads from side to side so your truck tracks straight on the highway.

Keep Control Over Rough Roads: Smooths Out Bounce and Sway

Heavy loads can make a truck feel loose over bumps or around corners. These air springs help calm that motion by reducing sway, bounce, and bottoming out. The system absorbs road shock so your ride feels more planted and predictable whether you’re towing down the interstate or rolling over uneven terrain. Steering feels tighter and braking more controlled because the suspension stays balanced under load.

Built Strong for Real Work: Reinforced Rubber and Zytel Endcaps

Durability matters when you depend on your suspension every day. Each LoadLifter 5000 bag is made from 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber for strength and flexibility. The endcaps are built from high-strength Zytel nylon that’s lighter, tougher, and more corrosion resistant than steel, so they won’t rust or leak over time. Exclusive roll plates protect the air springs while increasing their load capacity, extending life through years of heavy use.

Straightforward Setup for DIY Installers: Complete Kit with Hardware

You don’t need a shop full of tools to get these working. The LoadLifter 5000 kit comes with all mounting brackets, hardware, manual inflation valves, and air lines needed for installation. Once mounted, just inflate through the bumper-mounted Schrader valves using any air source. If you want more convenience later, an onboard compressor system can be added without redoing the setup. It’s a simple upgrade that brings serious suspension support right into your driveway.

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

Note

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

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Shipping was fast. Kept informed where my parts were. Air bags for my service truck. Very well built. And great instructions. Have shopped with etrailer many times. Extremely satisfying.
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Excellent service and very friendly people and very helpful that means a lot
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received it today plan on having it installed in Feb on the motorhome.
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  • Recommended Auto Leveling Compressor System
    We no longer carry the Air Lift SmartAir II Automatic-Leveling Compressor System, however I have an alternative that I think works better and is less expensive. It is the Firestone Automatic, Single-Gauge Pneumatic Height-Control Valve w/ Compressor item # F2186-2047. The Firestone item # F2186-2047 has a sensor on it that detects ride height changes and will increase the pressure inside your springs when it sees the rear end begin to sag from added weight. You mentioned wanting this feature...
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  • Best Air Bag Kit For 2014 Ford F-450 Cab And Chassis With CM Bed
    Hey Jason, thanks for reaching out, and happy new year to you as well! We do have an air bag kit for the 2014 Ford F-450 cab and chassis, but the # AL57596 you mentioned is for the F-450 super duty, and this will not fit the cab and chassis models. Instead what I recommend is the Air Lift # AL57345. These are the 5,000 lb capacity air bags which are the heaviest avaialble for your vehicle. The brackets are custom fitted for the F-450 C&C (diagram below). Please note that in order to use...
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  • Does Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL57345 Fit 2020 Thor Omni Motorhome
    Hey Michael, yes the Air Lift kit part # AL57345 that you referenced does fit your 2019 Ford F-550 4x4 Cab and Chassis. Are you wanting a compressor kit as well?
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  • Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2005 Ford F-450 with Snowplow Package
    Adding an air bag kit to your 2005 Ford F-450 will definitely help improve the ride quality whether you are towing your camper or not. The only thing that I'm a little concerned about is the fitment. Since both the Firestone Ride-Rite # F2176 and the Air Lift LoadLifter # AL57345 have brackets that install on the inside of the frame opposite of where 5th wheel base rail brackets install they may not fit together. I have attached a photo of the Ride-Rite system that you can reference. I...
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  • Recommended Air Bags For A 2019 Thor Motorhome On A 2019 Ford F-550 Chassis
    I recommend The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57345.I like the Air Lift air bags over the other air bags that we sell because they're built strong and with a more durable material while still offering a good comfortable ride. We do not offer 7,500 pound air bags and they will not exist for your 2019 Thor Motorhome on a Ford F-550 Chassis. Using 7,500 pound air bags would be overkill and would provide you with a non comfortable ride. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper...
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  • Air Lift Helper Springs and Compressor Kit For a 2012 Ford F-350 With 4" Fox Lift Kit
    Yes, you will need a spacer to compensate for the lift. First I want to ensure you get the correct air springs. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57345 is for a cab and chassis 2012 Ford F-350. It sounds like you have the 2012 Ford F-350 super duty truck which will require a different set of air springs. The cab and chassis have different mounts as the frames have different components than a super duty truck that is sold with the bed. For a super duty the Air Lift LoadLifter...
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  • Air Bag Helper Springs and Remote Controlled Compressor System For a 2021 Ford F-450
    You will need to determine if your 2021 Ford F-450 is a Super Duty model or a cab and chassis model. If you are unsure you can check the tag inside your door as a cab and chassis will state "Incomplete Vehicle Manufactured By Ford" on the tag. If you have this tag you will want the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57345. Otherwise you will want the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs # AL57577 for the Super Duty model. Both these kits are easily controlled...
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  • Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 Suspension for 2003 F350 Cab and Chassis
    The Air Lift # AL57345 that you mentioned would be a great choice for you if there is 8 inches of clearance to the inside of the frame members without any interference from the gas tank of other obstruction. Also, the kit requires that there be 9 inches of clearance between the inside of the tire and the outside of the frame member, see figure # 3 in the instructions. Keep in mind that that an air suspension will not change the capacity of your truck. You will still be limited to the...
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  • Recommended Air Springs For A 1999 Ford F-550 Cab And Chassis
    Hey Tex, For a 1999 Ford F-550 I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57345. This air spring kit will require drilling into the frame and the distance from the outside of the frame to the inside of the tire must be at least 9" in order for it to properly fit. This set has 5,000lbs of load leveling capacity to help offset the sag caused by the weight of the camper. If you'd like to be able to monitor and adjust the psi levels in your springs while on the go you...
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  • Recommended Air Spring Suspension Enhancement For A 2006 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser Class C Motorhome
    For your 2006 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser on a Ford E-450 Chassis I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57345. These air springs offer up to 5,000lbs of load-leveling support, reducing strain on your rear suspension and improving both safety and ride quality. This kit comes with manual inflation valves and air lines included but I recommend also installing an on-board air compressor to ensure you can adjust your PSI levels no matter where you are. The Air Lift Load...
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  • Air Lift Air Helper Springs and Compressor System For 2012 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis 16' Box Truck
    Currently the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57345 is the only kit available for the rear suspension on your 2012 Ford F-450 cab and chassis truck. There is not a 7,500lb kit available from Air Lift or Firestone available. To ensure the Air Lift will fit your box truck you will need to verify that there is at least 7-1/2" of clearance between your tires and the frame rail. The Air Lift Load Controller Compressor System # AL25856 will allow you to control the air pressure...
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  • Will the Air Lift Air Bags for a 2018 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis Work With 3.5" Lift
    The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57345 which is a fit for a 2018 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis would work with a lift installed but you'd need to install a spacer to compensate for this lift. The Lift Spacers part # F2367 would work with the above kit and get you within range.
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  • Can An Onboard Compressor Be Added To Air Lift Air Springs At A Later Date
    Hey Jeff, The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57345 include Shrader valves and mounting jam nuts to mount the valves around the rear of the vehicle (typically right by the license plate) so that you can air the springs up when near a compressor. If you want to add a compressor in at a later date then the most common way would be to just mount the compressor and run the lines out from it to their respective springs and then just tee them into the line so that you can use...
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