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Heavy loads don’t have to drag your rear end down. The Air Lift Ride Control air springs add up to 2,000 lbs of load-leveling support on the rear axle to keep your vehicle level when hauling heavy gear. With even weight distribution, steering and braking stay predictable, headlights stay aimed where they should, and tires wear evenly. It’s a simple way to keep control and comfort no matter what’s in the back.
Every job or trip calls for a different setup, and these air springs make that easy. You can adjust air pressure from 5 psi to 100 psi to match your load size—just add more air for heavy hauling or drop pressure for everyday driving. Each spring can be inflated separately for side-to-side leveling when loads aren’t centered. Manual inflation valves mount conveniently on the bumper for quick access, and you can add a compressor system with in-cab gauges (sold separately) if you want automatic pressure control.
These Ride Control springs mount between the frame and leaf springs to take stress off your factory suspension. They reduce sway and absorb road shock so the ride stays smooth and steady, even on rough pavement or uneven loads. By easing strain on OEM components, they help extend suspension life while keeping your vehicle handling like it should under load.
This kit comes with everything you need—two air springs, brackets, tubing, hardware, Schrader valves, and an alignment tool that centers each spring perfectly between the frame and leaf spring. That alignment tool helps prevent rubbing or wear during use so the system performs reliably long-term. Setup is straightforward for a DIY install using basic tools, and once it’s in place, you’re ready to hit the road with confidence backed by a lifetime warranty and a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi there, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to take a quick look at this set of Airlift Ride Control Air Helper Springs. These Springs are going to install between the frame and leaf spring on your Dodge Dakota specifically the 1987 through 2002 Dodge Dakota. These brackets are going to be designed specifically to fit with that year range of the Dakota. So it's gonna be very easy to get these installed and they are going do a really good job of providing up to 2000 pounds of load leveling support to help reduce strain on your rear suspension and improve your safety and ride quality. Now, when you hear that 2000 loads of, 2000 pounds of load leveling support, you might think that's going to increase your load carrying capacity of your vehicle.
And it is not a, unfortunately these are not going to add any weight capacity, so think of it less like a second set of hands, that's helping you lift more weight. Think of it more like a back brace. So it's just there to a kinda help support your suspension system to take some of the strain off of it and to make sure that that suspension is going to be able to handle those heavy loads better. It's not going to increase that load carrying capacity. So you always want to make sure, that you're going with your manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
These are a manual adjusted airbags, so you will mount the inflation tube typically at the back of your vehicle, on the bumper so that you can easily access them to air them up. They are adjustable between five pounds per square inch up to a 100 PSI, so that you can evenly distribute the load whether that's from front to back, so that your vehicle isn't sagging in the back so that you have a better steering and braking performance it'll help to bring your headlights down and to make sure that your tires are wearing evenly with these installed rather than all the opposite of those things. If you have your vehicle sagging in the back. So these are going to do a good job leveling of front back. You can also air them up individually from side to side, so if you have an offset load, you've got a heavy toolbox or water tank or something on one side of your truck you can air up that air bag more so that it will help to support that weight a little bit more side to side.
So you've got a lot of adjustability with these. You can buy a compressor to add to your system that way you don't have to worry about finding a gas station or something like that, to air up your bags. One downside to compressors is that typically they tie the bags together. So you lose some of that side to side adjustability but you gain a lot of other benefits from being able to air them up from the comfort of your cab while you're traveling to not having to worry about finding a compressor while you're on the road. So there's, there's good and bad to it, these are manual by default, but you can add that compressor, which is sold separately to make that a little bit more convenient for you.
But again, you lose some of that side to side adjustability, but overall these are going to do a great job of helping to support your suspension. They're going to help improve your stability and ride quality, and they will help absorb some of that road shock to smooth, smooth out your ride and make it a little bit more comfortable for you. These are a good quality bag, they're made here in the USA. So you can trust. They're made to the high quality standards that we've come to know and trust for products that are made here in the US, they come with a lifetime warranty. So that should give you a little bit more reassurance these are gonna do a good job for you. You can see all the hardware that you're gonna need to get these installed is included. They also included instructions to get these mounted in place. So if you're the kind of person who's not afraid to work with your hands, I say this is definitely a project that you can do on your own, get these installed, and that's gonna help your Dakota support those heavier loads as you're going down the road. So that's going to complete our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Hope this video has helped you in deciding if this is the right set of airbags for you. We do have a lot of products here at etrailer.com for your trucks, trailers, motorhomes, boats all sorts of things. So if this isn't what you're looking for, I hope that you can find the product that's gonna meet your needs. So that's going to complete our look for today. Again, I'm Michael. Thanks for watching..
Ratings & Reviews
Getting the nuts on the u bolts was a p ita!
Install was simple. Took me 2 1/2 hours by myself, plus my buddy 1 hour to weld on a nice bracket for the air valves on the back bumper (see pics). Instructions were confusing and nomenclature did not match parts, but I eventually got it figured out. There are also two spots in the instructions that tell you not to tighten certain nuts down so that you can adjust the bags later, but it never tells you when or how to tighten them later.
I recommend you jack up the rear axle and remove the rear tires so you have plenty of room to move around and install this.
System looks really nice on the pickup, and you can hardly tell there's anything on there unless you are looking closely. Even while almost empty, the bags push the rear of the pickup up a little bit which looks cool. And it seems to ride smoother now too. I have not tried it with pulling cargo or a trailer yet, and will update this review if I don't notice anything good.
Smoothed out the ride helps with the heavy loads ( sm. Pickup) did not lift quite as high as I thought (loaded) very happy with the purchase, install was a breeze.
I purchased and installed this kit on my 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha to assist the rear springs for towing my heavy jet ski trailer, and it preformed flawlessly. Straightforward install, great quality product, and the bags are holding up really well to the abuse I've put them through. I definitely recommend this kit to anyone considering purchasing it for their rig.
Product arrived in just a couple of days and was very easy to install. Only took an hour. When I filled the system with air I found a leak on the bag itself. Called Rebecca at etrailer and she gave me the number to air lift and she would check with me in a couple of days. I called airlift and had a new bag in two days. Rebecca did email me and ask if everything was ok. Hooked the camper up and tried it out and man did it work great. This was a great buying experience and will soon purchase the on board air compressor from etrailer
Had this kit installed by pros. It seems to work as advertised on my E150 Ford van
Install these on my 2015 Chevy Colorado. I pull a fairly big travel trailer and although it's no problem pulling it I had noticed that over the last couple of years the rear of the truck was gradually sagging more. The AirLift fixed it right up.
The ride now inspires more confidence and I definitely have more control over the whole rig.
Installation was fairly easy. I'm pretty handy but quite green when it comes to vehicles so I would say it's accessible to anyone with a handy thumb. I even managed to install them without removing the wheels. It took a bit longer and required more up and down with the car jack but since I did it a couple of hours at a time over a couple of days it allowed me to still drive during the installation process.
I'm am a huge fan and would recommend it to anyone.
I found needs to be extremely helpful. I have a 1997 Econoline 150 Ford van. It was a conversion van so lots of extra weight. The back leaf springs were obviously struggling as it rode low without a trailer or any significant load. After installing the air springs, and charging them 1/3 of capacity Or 35 PSI, the ride drastically improved. Shortly after installing them I pulled a 24 foot trailer with a medium load on it, and it drastically improved the ride compared to pulling a trailer previously. Highly recommended and cheaper than new high-quality leaf springs.
The AirLift system we talked about a couple weeks ago was sent to my daughter, Kristi's house. I installed it yesterday. I'm on the road, which isn't the best place to do the installation. My father in law didn't have any socket wrenches so I started with a couple 9/16 open end wrenches. These don't work for everything. I went to the local hardware store and bought what I needed. The driver side went on much easier. The hardest bolt was the top one requiring the socket wrench to hold the nut inside the frame. I had to feel for the nut since it was hidden next to an existing frame bolt. I was able to simply jack the back of the truck up at the hitch to gain clearance. I didn't have to remove the wheels. The nylon lock nut was fun to tighten. AirLift should have supplied a simple wrench for this. I found a vice grip needle nose plier worked well enough.
Here are three photos. First is passenger side, second tries to show where top nut goes, third is drivers side. I have then filled to 28psi and will check them this morning.
I bought these to take the bounce out of the truck when pulling my front end heavy enclosed trailer. Worked fantastic. Kit came with everything needed and only took about 30 minutes to install.
The product is as described. My springs are starting to sag and I wanted to return the ride without replacing the springs. I was able to adjust the ride. This will definitely help when loaded or trailering.
The install was good with the instructions, but note that the hardened steel frame sleeve (2003 GMC Astro) was a bear to drill through and chewed up drill bits. Just a note for your install. Had it on for three days. I'll update review if things change.
Great experience working with everyone at etrailer. Very helpful and attentive to what I needed. Thanks again to all of their team!
It was pretty straight forward it took me a bit longer to install but I was being overly cautious. Also a bit hesitant to drill holes in the frame but after installing it, i wasn't to worried about it. My friend ordered the same set up for his toyota and we'll be installing it the week. It helps the ride wether you are hauling or empty. I give it 5 stars on installation and final performance.
Yeah really good. I haul heavy wet firewood often. 2000lbs is a guess in my Toyota pickup. That weight not possible without these airbags. They get used often. No leaks. Really happy with them. Love carrying a bike pump around and pumping up after weight is on. Instal wasn't too bad as I recall. Has to bring out the grinder for a second or two.
2019 F150 FX4 W/suspension level kit. Straight forward install. Easily leveled the truck back out while towing a 24' bay boat with bed loaded down too. recommend for similar applications!
great company to work with, they sent me a new air bag when mine had a leak and the shipping was fast. the install was a little difficult, had to drill holes in the frame. i have the silverado 1500 classic 07 so most aftermarket parts need some modifications anyways. i’m now able to haul comfortably without “trailer squat”
Great system installation was not too hard. I drive a Ford E150 van full of tools, and it was sagging in the rear now I'm ridding level again and going over speed bumps without bouncing all over the place. Nice system at a good price.
Product was as advertised, and the install went smoothly. Toyota Tacomas are infamous for sagging rear ends, and these air springs handle that well. For now I can only comment on installation, as I've yet to load the truck with a heavy trailer. All parts can be mounted comfortably by jacking up the rear axle and removing a wheel. I didn't have any alignment troubles, and the instructions were specific to these parts and my truck. Buyers should be aware that air springs require regular checks to make sure they are inflated to a minimum pressure. I can easily reach in and squeeze the spring to check inflation, and it's faster than pulling out a pressure gage.
2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss. These Airbags far exceeded my expectations. Installation was straightforward and took less than an hour to install.
I carry a lot of tools and equipment in my bed and these airbags keep my truck level. I put 30 PSI in each bag and haven’t lost any pressure in 2 months since they were installed.
I highly recommend this product. Also awesome Customer service when ordered
I was pulling a heavy trailer and wanted the airbags for stabilization and leveling. It worked even better than I expected. Was very easy to install too took less than two hours.
This kit is exactly what I wanted. The weight of my trailer tongue varies between 150# and 300#, depending on the loading of the trailer. I need the ability to account for the trailer tongue weight. This air lift kit allows me to easily level the truck with air pressure to account for various loads whether in the truck or trailer. PS - ETrailer.com is the place to purchase. They are an excellent business with great support.
These have been awesome and totally changed my truck. I have a 1st Gen (2000) Tacoma. These have allowed me to load/tow right up to max recommended weight. Before these the truck was scary to drive when it was 1/2 loaded. It is much safer and easier to drive now. I love being able to add air when I need it. Since I already had a lift kit on the truck, the installation required me to fab a small bracket to make things fit, but it wasn't a big deal. Customer support was excellent answering questions.
I love this system. It is perfect for leveling up my truck when hauling and towing.
Good quality and will work for i need it for
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