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Heavy loads can make the rear of your truck sag, throwing off steering and braking. The Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs add up to 2,000 lbs of load-leveling support between your frame and leaf springs. They help keep the truck level front to rear so handling and headlight aim stay consistent, even when you’re hauling gear or towing. By taking strain off your factory suspension, they also cut down on bottoming out and uneven tire wear.
Not every load is the same, so being able to fine-tune air pressure makes a big difference. These Ride Control air springs let you adjust between 5 psi and 100 psi for the right balance of comfort and support. Inflate each spring independently for side-to-side leveling when carrying an off-center load. With the manual inflation valves mounted on the bumper, dialing in pressure is quick using any standard air source.
Installing a suspension upgrade doesn’t have to be complicated. This kit includes everything you need—two air springs, brackets, hardware, tubing, Schrader valves, and an exclusive alignment tool that centers each spring between the frame and leaf spring. Using basic tools and a few drilled holes as shown in the instructions, you can complete the install in your driveway and get precise fitment without guesswork.
Once installed, these air bags do more than just lift sagging suspension—they make the truck feel planted. They absorb road shock, reduce sway, and improve overall stability when towing or hauling heavy loads. With the extra support keeping your suspension at normal ride height, steering feels more responsive and braking stays smooth no matter what’s in the back.
The kit comes ready for manual inflation but can easily be paired with an onboard compressor system for extra convenience. Adding a setup like the Air Lift Load Controller II or Firestone Air Command lets you adjust pressures or restore air automatically right from the cab—ideal if you change loads often or want to keep everything dialed in without leaving the driver seat.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're gonna take a look at the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs for the rear axle. This is a custom fit part, it is designed to fit the 1995 to 2004 Toyota Tacoma trucks. And on a custom fit part like this, I always like to recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it will show you if this will work for your application. Now these springs will provide your vehicle with up to 2,000 pounds of load leveling support, reducing strain on your rear suspension, and improving both safety and ride quality. These are designed for light to medium duty trucks, vans, and SUVs with leaf springs.These will help keep your vehicle level when you're hauling a heavy load. It helps improve steering and braking performance, and it will help to maintain safe head lighting.
They will help keep your tires from wearing unevenly, and these do let you manually adjust air pressure to get even load distribution and support that you need. You can level your vehicle front to rear, and you can inflate each spring independently for side to side leveling of any off center loads.They do help reduce the strain on your OEM suspension that can be caused by extremely heavy loads. They do improve over all stability and ride quality, helps diminish sway and absorb road shock for a nice smooth ride. Now, these do install between your vehicle's frame and its leaf springs. They do include manual inflation valves, which are typically mounted on your bumper for easy access.
It does include everything laid out here on the table, the two air springs themselves, all the mounting brackets you need, the mounting hardware, an alignment tool, airline tubing, the Schroeder valves for manual inflation.Now you could add an air compressor system with in cab gauges. We do sell those items separately on our website. And that will help you monitor, and automatically adjust the air pressure in your cab. These parts are made in the USA.A few specs on them, the load leveling capacity is up to 2,000 pounds. Now these ride control springs will not increase your vehicle's weight carrying capacity, so you do want to make sure not to exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
Adjustable air pressure for these springs is five PSI to one hundred PSI.But that should do it, for the review on the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs for the rear axle.
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Ratings & Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Was a great product while it lasted however we only got about 2 months of use out of it before the airbags popped
Great product well built
These are well constructed and durable. I inflate them to match the load I have in the back of my truck so that I have some suspension clearance for the uneven road conditions. They have performed the job I purchased them to do very well!!
The airbags are working great for me! They defiantly make the ride of the truck a lot smoother. However, I did have one bag pop on me due to having the psi at 80 and then driving up a very uneven driveway with some momentum.. I ordered a new one and replaced it no problem.
Works just right
Still is so perfect! Love it! Thanks
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I am sorry to hear you didnt get better use out of these. I went ahead and sent you warranty information since these air bags come with a lifetime warranty.