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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

Part Number: AL87CD
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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 AL87CD can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL87CD

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 1,000-lb Load Support: Levels your vehicle under heavy loads for safer braking and handling.
  • Adjustable Air Pressure (5–35 psi): Lets you fine-tune support for towing or daily driving.
  • Even Ride Height: Keeps your vehicle level to maintain steering control and headlight aim.
  • Side-to-Side Leveling: Inflate each spring independently to balance uneven loads.
  • Durable Polyurethane Design: Resists wear and strain for stable performance over time.
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Features to know about

Keep Your Ride Level and Confident: Up to 1,000 lbs of Rear Support

Heavy loads can make the rear end sag and throw off your handling. The Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs add up to 1,000 lbs of load-leveling support inside your rear coil springs so your vehicle stays level and stable. That means better steering, braking, and headlight aim when towing or hauling, without bottoming out or squatting under weight.

Fine-Tune Support for Every Load: Adjustable 5-35 psi Air Pressure

Every load is different, and this setup lets you dial in the perfect balance. You can manually adjust air pressure from 5 psi to 35 psi to match what you’re carrying. Inflate both springs together for even support or run dual air lines to adjust each one independently for side-to-side leveling when loads are uneven.

Smooth Out Rough Roads: Polyurethane Air Springs Inside the Coils

These molded polyurethane air springs fit right inside your existing rear coil springs to absorb bumps and road shock. They take stress off your factory suspension and cut down on sway so your ride feels steady and predictable, even when the pavement isn’t.

DIY Friendly Setup: Simple Install with No Frame Drilling

Installing real load support doesn’t have to be complicated. The kit includes two air springs, heat shields, tubing, Schrader valves, and hardware—everything you need for a clean fit inside the coil springs with no frame drilling required. Add an optional compressor system later if you want on-the-go pressure control, or keep it simple with the included manual inflation valves mounted wherever is most convenient.

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:

60855 Air Lift 1000 Air Bag Suspension Support System for Coil Springs - Rear



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Ratings & Reviews

4.6

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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love these
did exactly as promised
highly
recommend



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Sandy P.

4/20/2026

still works great . inflate to stiffen tongue weight on suv . no problem in holding air pressure . no leaks or loss of air.

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Andrew N.

4/20/2026

@SandyP That's awesome! I'm happy to hear everything is working as it should :)


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Had them installed but have not towed with a load yet, with 20 lbs of pressure they did firm up the ride. I will update once I have put a load on them



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We have had this for about a year now and it is still holding pressure strong!



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I installed these on a 2020 explorer. The bags were not that hard to put into the springs it just takes a little bit of strength. My only complaint was I broke an airline clamp and the kit only came with the exact amount of clamps no extras. So it’s a little annoying I had to go hunt one down at the Auto parts store.



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they work great

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Joel

12/9/2025

GOOD



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It was ok did not fully take sag out set to 35psi



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2020 Ford Explorer install. These are well made in the USA. Being robustly made, they do not fold into a "hot dog bun" shape as indicated in the instructions. The Hulk might but I could not. I was able to get them into a "horizontal stomped beer can" shape which I made work. It took about an hour for the first one and less for the second one. I used a plastic dead blow handle to assist since the hammer end allowed for a good handle as I pushed with the actual handle. I have dual exhausts so I routed up through the body rails above the mufflers. I found holes in the A-arm, just rear of the middle hole, that allowed for the air line to be routed back and up. I didn't go forward as the directions illustrated since I would it would not help my situation. Product - A+ Easy of Install - B-

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Ckm

10/11/2022

Works great during the two times I actually used them. Dont inflate too much or youll hear squeaking sounds that will drive you insane.


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