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Heavy loads can make the rear end sag, hurt handling, and throw off headlight aim. The Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs add up to 1,000 lbs of load-leveling support inside your rear coil springs so your ride height stays where it should. They help your suspension carry the load, keeping steering and braking steady while cutting down on squat, sway, and tire wear.
Every trip is different. With these molded polyurethane air springs, you can set the pressure anywhere between 5 psi and 35 psi to match your load. Running light? Keep it soft for a smoother ride. Towing or hauling heavy? Add air for a firmer setup that keeps things level. You can even run dual air lines to inflate each spring separately when you’ve got an off-center load.
Instead of pushing your factory coil springs to their limit, these helpers take on the extra work. By sitting inside the existing coils, they add cushion and stability without increasing your vehicle’s weight-carrying capacity. That means less bottoming out under heavy weight and less stress on your suspension over time.
Installing support shouldn’t mean a full-day project. The Air Lift 1000 kit comes with two air springs, two heat shields, tubing, Schrader valves, and hardware to mount it inside the rear coils using standard tools. Inflation valves are easy to reach on the bumper or wherever you prefer to mount them. If you want in-cab control later on, you can add a compatible compressor system (sold separately) for quick pressure adjustments on the go.
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Ratings & Reviews
Work well. 2022 Pathfinder pulling R-Pod 195. Issue was the Pathfinder has a soft rear & even w/camper & tongue weights well below max, had to use ball mount w/2” rise to keep camper level…& Pathfinder was riding nose-high. Post-install camper & Pathfinder both riding level & handling seems better. Amazed at how leak-proof these things are. We’re in northern WI w/a lot of zero degree winter days & no signs of bladder, hose or connector degradation. Highly recommend soaking bladders in hot water to provide flexibility because they were TOUGH to shoehorn into the springs. Once in though, I give them a firm thumbs up.
Yes, plan on a good 5 hours to install. I watched several videos that made it look easy, but the smaller ones won't fold up like a hot dog. I ended up folding it at a diagonal after flattening, and it went in pretty easy. I also warmed them up in the hot sun which I think helped
NO SQUEAKING despite other reviews. I wonder if people that have squeaking issues used some kind of lubricant to get them in. I didn't use any lubricant, and have zero squeaks at any pressure.
This is my second set of air lift , first have been on a 2005 Toyota 4Runner for the past 9 years and still work great. This set I just installed on my new to me 2016 Toyota 4Runner and look forward to many years of towing service with them.
Well made and was fairly easy to install. I actually found it was easier to drill a hole into the bottom cushion to run the air line instead of cutting it out. The instructions were very easy to follow. What took the most time was hooking up the hose. I split it into one and ran it out under the bumper on the passenger side. My Durango has dual exhaust so I had to run the tubing up under the body. No leaks after set up and work very well with my rv trailer. Highly recommend.
Seems to work so far. I like results, but air hoses are too thin. Need protectors where hose passes thru frame of car.
The hardest part to the install was figuring how to route the air tubing. Instructions were very clear to follow. They do provide a diagram on were to route the air lines but couldn't figure out how to get there without coming to close to the exhaust and muffler.
Installed into the 2011 Toyota Sienna V6 FWD Limited (145k miles) and now is geared up a 2" receiver class II draw-tite hitch package and ready to tow are recently purchased metal 8' x 4'6" tilt-bed trailer, or any occasional heavy payloads in the minivan.
When I had updated my tired 2011 Sienna with new suspension components throughout the vehicle (including lower control arms w/ ball joint(s), transmission/motor mounts, CV drive axles, carrier bearing mount bracket, McPherson struts, rear shocks, brake rotors and pads (front and rear), rear parking brake shoes and hardware, outer tie-rod ends, steering/sway bars links, I discovered a broken, rusty rear, right coil. After all swapped out and four-wheel alignment completed, I opted to add this A1000 air lift kit too.
Bags came quick and easy to install . I did find that if you remove three bolts, sway bar link , lower control arm and shock and remove the spring it’s a lot easier to put the bag in . So far they are working great !
The product does exactly what it is designed to do at a very reasonable price point. The two star reduction is based on the uber difficult installation process for bags on this model vehicle. Other systems I've installed were done with the coil spring removed, and reinstalled. Ten minutes a corner. Having to contort this bag through the opening between two coils of the installed spring is unlike anything I've encountered in 50 years of mechanical work. No matter how much soapy water I applied, every minute or two, getting a midline crease in the semi-folded bag over an inch wider than the spring OD through and into the inner spring diameter was tortuous. It was every bit of two hours work for just the bag insertions, and I have a full car lift like the video, and removed the wheels for best leverage and access. Once the bags are in; the rest is a cake walk.
I was replacing the same setup that I installed in 2007 it held air until last year Had to drop the rear axle to install but once everything is in place it work perfectly it's held air for a year would recommend placing as many of the fittings and the air input valve inside the truck they will last much longer
Fit my 2019 Toyota Senna AWD perfectly. Easy to install. didn't even have to disconnect exhaust hanger as instructed. instead i used a 1/2 drive universal joint with sockets to access bolt holes on passenger side. I pull a 2500lb boat or a 2000lb trailer with no problems. I use 15 to 30 lbs air pressure to keep level. i used two valves and separate air for each bag. I didn't want it shifting in long turns. I highly recommend and would buy again....
Overall, a surprisingly great benefit for very little cost and a little effort. Took some time to install (no harder than anticipated), the videos were very helpful. I struggled to get the connections all airtight, always had a slight leak. However, still saw a benefit to my suspension and ride, even when not towing. For our 2019 Pathfinder, where the "tow weight" is definitely a little fudged, these where a big help.
I put the Airlift 1,000 kit on our Suburban LT 1500 which has a towing package on it to enhance the vehicles ability to lessen frost heaves on our Alaskan highways while towing our travel trailer. The air shocks of the towing package although heavy duty were stressed out on trips down the Alcan. The new airbags are working just fine and were easy to install. After ordering the kit, it arrived within the week. The instructions were easy to follow.
Word of advice: It was WAY easier to just remove the coil springs and install the bags that way. (2016-2020 Kia Sorento)
Lift the rear end, remove wheel, disconnect the lower control arm, shock, and sway bar link. Take out the coil spring and insert the bag from the top. Reassemble in reverse order and torque bolts to spec. Much easier.
From that point it was just a matter of routing the air lines through the control arms, up through the subframe, over the spare tire, to the trailer hitch mount. Bags seem to hold air well and are holding up so far. Definitely made an improvement in handling around corners.
Note: There is a noticeable squeaking/noise from the rear end going over bumps at low speeds. Once you're on the pavement or up to speed it improves.
Loses one star for the noise and install. Otherwise not a bad product for the price, especially if you're the DIY type. I personally work on cars, so maybe it was a little easier for me.
I knew going into this, this was going to be a pain to install. After 5 hours, I had to call a friend who was a mechanic to come over and help get the bags into the springs. We finally read enough reviews where people said to heat up the bags a little, fold them and zip tie them. This worked! But.....Here we are, they've been installed, traveled over 2000 miles with them in and let me tell you, the noise! OMG THE NOISE! Every bump, dip, hell - I think just for the fun of it - my car squeaks like a 1970's Cadi! I've used multiple Teflon lubricants, Bearings Grease and other various lubricants. NO, I didn't use WD40. You can hear me coming down the road the noise is that loud. I called Airlift as instructed and they advised me that they're not even showing that these are a match for my car although Etrailer does. The tech that I spoke to told me that if I've driven that much, with and without loads, adjusted the PSI (which I have. I've gone from 5-35psi as instructed. No matter where I am sitting, it is loud! For someone who is tone sensitive with high PTSD and ADHD/OCD - this is not working. Airlift said that there's a 60 day ride approval. I don't approve as I've gotten to the point that I don't even want to drive my 2025 car! Instead, I've been driving a 2005 van if I need to go to the store or anything. I've truly tried to let these be the savior of my needs, but I think I'm going to just bite the bullet and get a Gladiator or Ram.
Works great on my 2000 Lexus LX470. I installed these to supplement my AHC deleted suspension. These were installed with Land Cruiser rear springs. Instructions were easy to follow. Routed separate air lines (did not use the y connector) above the frame and fitted the valves into existing holes on the bumper. Run them at 8-10 psi when I have gear in cargo area. Holds air perfectly.
I purchased this product for some additional support for our Hummer H2 when we are towing our travel trailer. I removed the springs for easier installation of each bag.
I am 66 years old and total time from start to completion was 3 1/2 hours from set up to clean up !
These air springs are one of the best investments you can make if you have a 4XE Wrangler. The battery pack is so heavy, I am finding after a couple of years the factory springs are getting too spongy and the body lean is more noticeable on the road especially cornering. Plus when you go over larger bumps the body sway is much more noticeable. I looked into an air spring set up but did not really want to spend several thousand dollars and I was surprised when I came across this set for under $[XX]. I was sceptical but thought, why not. They arrived in a small box and I was even more doubtful but when I opened it and took out the kit, I was impressed with the quality of the materials. I followed the instructions (with a few exceptions) and found them to be very easy to install. If you take your time with routing the air lines over the factory heat shields and carefully bring them to the rear drivers side, you can install them using the t connector. You can drill a hole through the thin part of the bumper right beside the license plate. There is just enough air line included to do this. The Schrader valve seats perfectly and makes it very convenient to add or bleed air from the system with only one adjustment. I set the springs at 12 psi and coupled with my after market adjustable shocks, I can make my Wrangler so smooth it feels more like a European SUV than a Jeep. Excellent product.
Put these on my 2020 Equinox, it has a tow package and pulls my little Wildwood trailer just fine but with this airliift system it feels SOOOO much more stable!! It drives much less ‘mushy’ and handling is a dream. These are simple to install, perfect product for pulling with a light duty SUV, I am extremely impressed.
Easy install. Gives my Murano a firmer ride. Less bouncing when towing.
These seem to work really well so far, can't speak to longevity yet, but they appear to be a well made air bladder.. Installation wasn't too bad, once I figured out the easiest way to get them between the coils. They definitely have improved load carrying capacity especially when pulling my motorcycle trailer.
After my AIR LIFT 1000came in and laid everything out to inspect . wow this goes in the coil springs! after reading instructions it was a little tricky folding the bladder into hotdog bun and sliding into coil spring. the second coil spring was better. that being said, got it aired up to 35 psi and hooked up my tear drop trailer and was totally satisfied with the way my Murano handle the towing . ( 2020 Nissan Murano awd ) pulled teardrop with no swaying and car rode level. after trip I lowered the PSI to 5 -7 lbs. Air Lift 1000 perfect
James
8/24/2024
Hey Yall. After 5 more camping trips and the lift 1000 is still doing what I installed for. still working great
It works as it should, no issues yet after about 300 miles. Installation was easy enough, hardest part was running the line safely.
Great product! All you need is in the kit. But directions are pretty generic. The protector puck that keeps the air nipple safe needed to be trimmed to reduce its diameter to fit in the small coil spring. I could see this was the case, but directions offer nothing. Found a couple ref's on reddit...
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David
12/17/2021
Very happy with these air springs, set the pressure and ride height when I first installed them, and a year later no change in the ride height an zero pressure loss. I haul a trailer at with it at least once a week and they work perfectly.