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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

Part Number: AL88229
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5,000-lb Capacity. LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs have internal bumpers, so you get the adjustable load support of air springs and the comfort and reliability of jounce springs. Jounces also work as a fail-safe if air springs lose pressure. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Air Lift. Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle part number AL88229 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL88229

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 5,000-lb Load Support: Keeps your truck level and steady under heavy towing or bed loads.
  • Built-In Jounce Springs: Add comfort and control if air pressure drops or roads get rough.
  • Adjustable 5–100 psi: Fine-tune for towing or daily driving to reduce squat, sway, and bounce.
  • Protects Suspension and Handling: Distributes weight evenly to improve steering and braking.
  • Durable 2-Ply Construction: Reinforced rubber bags with roll plates resist wear and punctures.
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Features to know about

Stay Level and Confident Under Load: Up to 5,000 lbs of Rear Suspension Support

When heavy cargo or a trailer pushes your suspension to its limit, rear-end sag can make steering and braking unpredictable. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs add up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity to keep your rig level and stable. By sharing the weight across all four wheels, they help maintain safe headlight aim, improve tire wear, and keep your handling predictable when towing or hauling heavy loads.

Smooth Out Rough Roads: Internal Urethane Jounce Springs

Air Lift’s internal urethane jounces work inside the air bags to cushion your ride and absorb bumps before they reach the cab. These built-in springs engage progressively—the more weight you carry, the stiffer they get—helping prevent bottoming out and cutting down on sway or bounce. If your air pressure drops, the jounces act as a fail-safe to temporarily support the load until you can re-inflate the system.

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring cutaway showing internal urethane jounce spring for added support and improved ride comfort.

Fine-Tune Ride Comfort: Adjustable Air Pressure from 5 to 100 psi

Every load is different, so being able to dial in support matters. The LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate system lets you adjust air pressure anywhere between 5 and 100 psi. Inflate both sides equally to level front-to-back or tweak each bag individually for side-to-side balance when carrying uneven cargo. Manual inflation valves and air lines are included for straightforward setup, and you can add an optional compressor kit for in-cab control.

Built Tough for Real Work: Reinforced Rubber and Zytel Endcaps

Durability matters when you’re relying on your suspension every day. These air springs use 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber with corrosion-proof Zytel nylon endcaps that are lighter and stronger than steel. Exclusive upper and lower roll plates protect the bags from damage and extend service life by spreading out stress across a wider surface area. The result is a dependable system built to handle demanding loads trip after trip.

Close-up of Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring showing protective roll plates on top and bottom for added durability and load support.

Straightforward DIY Setup: Brackets and Hardware Included

Installing serious load support doesn’t need a shop visit. The kit includes mounting brackets, hardware, manual inflation valves, and air lines so you can bolt it up with basic tools. Once mounted and aired up, you’re ready to enjoy a stable, level ride—whether you’re towing a trailer, hauling gear, or heading out with the bed fully loaded.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: up to 5,000 lbs

Pressure Range

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 100 psi

Warranty

  • Lifetime warranty
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee

Note

  • Important: LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.

88229 AirLift Load Lifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Back Axle

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5,000-lb Capacity. LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs have internal bumpers, so you get the adjustable load support of air springs and the comfort and reliability of jounce springs. Jounces also work as a fail-safe if air springs lose pressure.

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Great instructions and easy installation! Fit perfectly! Loaded my tractor to test them out and they completely leveled my sagging truck with 42psi.



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Works amazing. The install was a little more difficult than it appears… It actually took me and a couple other guys five hours to get it completely installed.
There was a lot of cutting/grinding metal to make pieces fit properly, and had to drop the axel completely… I think that’s only for my gen 2 raptor.
At the end of the day, though I’m very happy with the result



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I was easy to install just a few hours. Everything in the kit fit well. It would be nice if an extension brackets were provided for the brake line/abs wire mounting bars would be included like the brake line adapters that’s provided in the kit is my only recommendation to make it top notch.



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Love it, easy install and fast delivery n



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Always prompt, great service, and great product knowledge.
Buy with confidence these guys are the real deal.



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These helped to level the trailer and t ruck



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These did exactly what I wanted them to do. They added leveling and ride stability.



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The product works great! it is easy to use and really helped support my Toy Hauler Trailer.



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Great communication, quick shipping. An easy and professional transaction. Thank you, if the need arises again I will definitely use your business.



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Pretty easy Install! Took just under 2 hours to complete. I put a single fill valve in by my gas cap behind the door.



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I like the product, seems to be working ok. The instructions were very detailed and easy to use. Don't use the You tube video!
Installation was fairly difficult. I've installed other air bags on other model trucks. It could just be my Titan. Installation was easier with 2 people.



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Well, after a year using my airlift 5000 I am happy to say that this unit is working great. I have towed my trailer with 2 polaris RZRs and fully loaded to Colorado without a problem. Without the airlift my truck would kind of sag but with the airlift , it looks as if the trailer was empty. Very happy with the product and would highly recommend them. The only issue I've had is that one of the tube fitting had come apart, but i have ordered new ones.



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Year of ownership, traveled from Florida -> Michigan -> Yellowstone/Tetons/Denver -> Florida with a 9k lb 33ft 5th wheel. No squat, great ride! The installation video was spot on and made life easy.

That said, I've had both bags fail on me at one point or another (installation issues on my part...careful how you route your airlines going to the fittings on top of the bags). AirLift replaced them both each time no questions, no issues. Excellent customer service, great product, and definitely recommended.



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The Loadlifter 5000 are great, these were recommended by George J. because they have the internal jounce bumpers. As little as 12 psi inflates it enough to get the lift I need for my Nissan Titan XD to stand up level when connected to the Jayco Eagle 5th wheel that I tow.

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David S.

4/23/2023

The Loadlifter is still working as advertised no major complaints.



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These were exactly what I was looking. We have a steep transition on our driveway and the equalizer bars on our travel trailer would drag the concrete when backing in. Installed the airbags and the airlift wireless compressor with ez-mount and now the bars clear the driveway. Installation was fairly easy once you raise the back of the truck enough to work the helper springs into position above the axle. I installed these on a 2021 Nissan Titan XD, that required moving some hoses and cables to make it fit, but the instructions were very clear on how to do this. Highly recommend this product.



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Just had them installed, I’ll be hauling a 9800lb travel trailer soon. That will be the real test!
Added 40lbs of air, they sit the rear of truck up nicely.

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Mike L.

8/19/2026

Nice job Debbie, please let us know how they handle your trailer!


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    Hello Doug; the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL88229 is confirmed to fit your 2024 Nissan Titan XD. The correct cradles are the Air Lift Air Helper Spring Cradle # AL59DQ. I also recommend adding an air compressor like the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System # AL58WQ. This will allow you to adjust the air bags from the cab of your truck no matter where you travel. It is a dual path system so you can adjust the pressure in each individual air bag.
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    Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers # AL88229 will fit both gas and diesel models of the 2019 Nissan Titan XD. At one point these were only listed as a fit for the diesel engine from Air Lift which is why you've seen conflicting information. I typically recommend picking up a compressor kit for air bag systems as well and for your application the Air Lift WirelessONE # AL25980 with the wireless remote is a great fit. Compressor systems...
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