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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

Part Number: AL69DQ
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1,000-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension with this kit. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Improves handling, braking, and overall ride. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Air Lift. Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear part number AL69DQ can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL69DQ

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 1,000-lb Load Support: Keeps your vehicle level and stable when hauling or towing heavy loads.
  • Better Steering and Braking: Prevents rear sag so handling and headlight aim stay consistent.
  • Smoother, Safer Ride: Reduces sway and absorbs road shock for steadier control under load.
  • Adjustable Air Pressure (5–35 psi): Tune firmness to match load size or side-to-side balance.
  • DIY-Friendly Install: Fits inside rear coil springs with basic tools for quick, reliable setup.

Features to know about

Keep Your Ride Level Under Load: Up to 1,000 lbs of Rear Support

When you’re hauling gear, tools, or a small trailer, heavy loads can cause the back of your vehicle to sag and throw off your handling. The Air Lift 1000 air helper springs add up to 1,000 lbs of load-leveling support right inside your existing rear coil springs. That extra support keeps your vehicle level so steering and braking stay predictable and your headlights stay properly aimed. It also helps cut down on tire wear and strain on your factory suspension components.

Dial In the Right Pressure for Every Trip: Adjustable From 5 psi to 35 psi

Every haul is different, so being able to tune the suspension to match the weight makes a big difference. With adjustable air pressure ranging from 5 psi to 35 psi, you can fine-tune the support for towing or running empty. Light load or daily driving? Run at minimum pressure for a smooth ride. Heavy trailer or tools in back? Add air to keep things level and controlled. Each spring can even be inflated separately with dual air lines to balance off-center loads.

Smooth Out the Ride: Molded Polyurethane Design

Uneven pavement and heavy loads can lead to sway and bounce that make long drives tiring. These molded polyurethane air springs absorb shock and help steady your vehicle by reducing sway and bounce under load. The result is a smoother, more stable ride whether you’re towing a camper or hauling work equipment down rough roads.

Install It Yourself with Everyday Tools: Straightforward Setup

This kit fits into your existing rear coil spring suspension without major modifications. It includes two air springs, two heat shields, tubing, Schrader valves, and hardware—all designed for a straightforward install using standard hand tools. Manual inflation valves can be mounted on the bumper or anywhere you prefer easy access. Add an optional compressor system later if you want in-cab control of air pressure, but even out of the box it’s simple and reliable to use.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: up to 1,000 lbs

Pressure

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 35 psi

Warranty

  • Lifetime warranty
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee

60864 Air Lift 1000 Air Bag Suspension Support System for Coil Springs - Back



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Hi there, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a quick look at this Air Lift 1000 air helper spring set for your rear coil springs and these are going to install inside the rear coil springs of your 2014 through 2023 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. These are gonna help support your Trailhawk's existing rear coil spring suspension when you're hauling or towing to help improve safety and ride quality. As you're likely aware, if you put a lot of weight on the back end of your Trailhawk, it oftentimes will squat or sag. That can be pretty stressful on your rear suspension system. Can also bring your front end up, causing uneven tire wear, making your steering kind of light, and bringing your headlights up into an unsafe range.

So leveling your system out is gonna be a great option to make sure that everything's gonna be very safe for you and give you a little bit more control as well as comfort. And these are gonna do a great job. Like I said, they will install inside your springs, which can be kind of difficult. Now, you've got to spread your coils out a bit to get these kind of squeezed in place. You'll just kind of squeeze all the air out of them, get them into a compressed fitting, and then try and squeeze them in between those coils, which I'm not gonna lie to you, it can be kind of challenging.

But once you get them installed, they are gonna do a great job for you, giving you that leveling capacity and make sure that as you're putting weight on your Trailhawk, it's going to give you the option to add more air for heavier loads or let air out so you can accommodate lighter loads and that sort of thing. These do have a load leveling capacity of up to 1,000 pounds. Now, when you hear that, it's very tempting to think that means it's going to increase your vehicle's weight carrying capacity by 1,000 pounds. That's not the case. There's no suspension enhancement system on the market that's going to increase your vehicle's weight carrying 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 there to just kind of help take some of that strain off your factory suspension, help it to last longer for you, take less of a toll on it. It's also going to, again, help with that leveling your setup, so your tires are gonna wear more evenly. You're not gonna have your headlights in the eyes of oncoming traffic.

It'll be down on the road where it needs to be so that you can see. So it's gonna help to correct all those issues that come along with your vehicle squatting under that heavy weight. As I said, you can add or deflate, add air or take air out to adjust for your load. These will air out from 5 psi minimum up to 35 psi so that you can get that even low distribution front to rear. You can also inflate these individually for side to side leveling. So if you've got a really heavy toolbox or something on one side, you can air that bag up to give you more support on that side so that you get everything level like you need. These are made here in the USA of a very durable molded polyurethane. So they are gonna hold up well for you. They come with a lifetime warranty and a 60 day satisfaction guarantee. So you will be able to see or tell the difference just getting them installed. You should be able to see that leveling capacity work out for you. These are a manual inflation so typically you run the line here out to the back bumper so that you can easily add air. There are incant gauges and compressor systems that would allow you to do that automatically. They can add air, depending on how much weight you're gonna be carrying, you can fill them up or let air out from the comfort of your cab. Otherwise, with the manual system you'll kind of have to be a little bit inconvenienced anytime you need to add air, you'll need to find a pump at a gas station or something like that or let air out. So there might be a little bit more work involved. But if you're wanting to have a little extra convenience you can add on that compressor system and monitor. Otherwise, these will just work just fine on their own. So that's just kind of an add-on that you can consider for yourself. But overall, great option here for your Trailhawk. Make sure that everything's gonna be level as you're towing or hauling those heavy loads. And that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.

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1,000-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension with this kit. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Improves handling, braking, and overall ride.

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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.



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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.



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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.



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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.



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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.



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Seems to work so far. I like results, but air hoses are too thin. Need protectors where hose passes thru frame of car.



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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.



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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 !



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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.



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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



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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....



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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.



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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.



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After installing I was very happy with the performance of the Air Lift kit.
A few notes I will highlight to help with install:
-When using the template, the hole is closer to the inside of the center of the van.
-Use a Step Drill bit to cut the hole in the lower control arm. I got mine from HF.
-Route the air hoses thru the lower control arms and zip tie them up along the rear subframe
-I sprayed with air bags with Lithium grease to keep any noises from occurring
-3d printed a bracket to hold the fittings on my rear hitch



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Awesome Air Bag support for my rear springs for my 2014 Toyota Sienna 3.5" lifted van. It stopped rear sag with heavy loaf and body roll when driving.



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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.



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Great product works as should



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We install these on our customers 09 trailblazer to haul a big camper and they really helped a lot! Not just with the towing but just the daily driving and ride quality. 5 stars for sure. It’s a good kit and good price but add a on board compressor and really fine tune things



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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.



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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.



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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 !



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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.



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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.



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Preformed as stated.



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This is a fantastic product. We have a Yakima EXO System hitch rack with lots of different options, and it can get pretty heavy. The Air Lift 1000 is just the answer to maintain ride height and vehicle control. The instructions were specific and clear. After a year of use, I’m loving it.


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