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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear 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. 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 AL88275 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 5,000-lb Load Support: Levels your truck to cut rear sag and keep steering and braking steady.
  • Built-In Jounce Bumpers: Ride stays stable even if air pressure drops or roads get rough.
  • Adjustable 5–100 psi: Fine-tune each side for side-to-side leveling and smoother towing.
  • Progressive Load Control: Springs stiffen as weight increases to reduce sway and bottoming out.
  • Durable 2-Ply Air Bags: Reinforced rubber with roll plates and Zytel endcaps resists leaks and wear.
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Features to know about

Stay Level Under Heavy Load: Up to 5,000 lbs of Load-Leveling Support

When the bed or hitch is loaded down, the rear end can squat and steering gets sloppy. The LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air helper springs add up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity to keep your vehicle level front to back and maintain safe headlight aim. With adjustable air pressure from 5 psi to 100 psi, you can dial in the firmness for the weight you’re hauling so the truck stays steady and responsive under load.

Smooth Out Rough Roads: Built-In Jounce Springs for Comfort and Control

Bumps, dips, and uneven pavement can make towing or hauling a rough ride. Each air spring contains a closed-cell urethane jounce spring that kicks in when air pressure is low. The jounce absorbs road shock, limits bottoming out, and smooths out the ride when you hit potholes or rough terrain. Because it engages progressively—the more weight you carry, the stiffer it becomes—it helps control sway and body roll so cornering feels more stable.

Close-up view of Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring showing internal urethane jounce spring for added support and stability

Keep Rolling Even if Pressure Drops: Internal Fail-Safe Protection

If air pressure ever drops to zero, you’re not stranded on the bump stops. The internal jounce in each LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate spring acts as a backup load support so you can temporarily carry a load until you restore proper pressure. It’s an extra layer of protection that keeps your suspension out of trouble and helps avoid damage when running low on air.

Count on Long-Term Reliability: Reinforced Construction That Lasts

These springs are built tough for constant towing and hauling duty. The 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber bags are paired with corrosion-proof Zytel nylon endcaps that are lighter and stronger than steel. Air Lift’s exclusive upper and lower roll plates protect the airbags from moving parts and road debris while extending their life. The urethane jounce springs need no maintenance and hold up in hot or cold conditions so your setup stays solid season after season.

Detailed view of Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring showing protective roll plates that enhance durability and load capacity

DIY Ready: Simple Bolt-On Installation with Included Hardware

Everything needed for a clean install comes in the box—mounting brackets, hardware, manual inflation valves, and air lines. Just mount the springs, run the lines, and inflate through the valves typically placed on the bumper for quick access. The system is also compatible with optional compressor kits that let you monitor and adjust pressure from inside the cab if you choose to upgrade later.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

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

Pressure

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 100 psi

Warranty

  • Lifetime warranty
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee

88275 AirLift Load Lifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

Item # AL88275

Installation Details AL88275 Installation instructions

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2018 chevrolet Silverado
The airbag kit had all the parts in the box and a few exta washers and nuts (yes) because I lost one somewhere in the process of installing. The instructions were easy enough to follow though the part numbers on part bags didn’t match the part numbers on part list in instruction manual but I figured it out. The quality seems to be top notched. These airbags are great fit on my 2009 Silverado 2500HD Diesel towing a 35 foot 2018 Jayco Fifth Wheel.
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Great product, easy installation! Really helpful videos! 2005 GMC 2500 HD.
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The instructions are a little confusing. After we figured it out, it was not to bad. Struggled a little bit getting the black plastic line to seal completely. Had to take it off and cut it a few times. When trying to adjust the air pressure, it can be finicky. But once we got it all figured out and loaded it with our fifth wheel camper, it made the ride a lot better.
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2010 Chevrolet Silverado
2005 2500hd Silverado. Installation took a little longer than expected. Instruction drawings/ figures could be better. The product it's self was well designed with enough adjustment to properly align the air springs over the axle. One small leak at one of the 90 degree elbows, was taken care of in 10 seconds by adjusting the fitting. Overall I liked the design and material quality + I didn't have to drill any holes. I will be installing my new truck camper tomorrow!
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2002 GMC Sierra
USPS wasn’t on their A game but the trailer customer service was overly helpful and great to deal with. Thanks!!!
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The instructions was not clear enough to know which way the bottom part faces depend on the driver side or passenger side top instructions were great. Product itself is great seems to be very durable and well made just think you need separate instructions for driver side and set instructions for passenger side when it comes to the bottom of the airlift bag.
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Excellent service,it got here so fast i haven't had time to install it yet..The product look good, well made.Thank you etrailer and airlift.
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It came with everything I needed. I watched the video and followed along with that as it was easier than following the directions. All in all everything went well
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I've been on the road with are Fifth Wheel and other rigs for 15 years. I can't live without your products, and your great service ! Thanks! Jake!
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado
Aside from a couple of missing parts of minimal inconvenience and a few extra parts that consumed some time trying to figure out how to use when there was no need for them the installation went smoothly and they work as designed.
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Easy, at home installation & preforms as advertised
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado
These fit my 2001 Silverado 2500 HD perfectly!
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    You really should go with the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs # AL88275 over the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL # AL57575 for your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. The weight rating refers to the maximum amount of support they are going to provide your Silverado and since your payload/Tongue weight is going to be below 5,000lbs you will not have any benefit from the 7500. Also as the 5,000lb bags are rated lighter they are going to diminish your unloaded ride quality less...
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    Hi John! The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs # AL88275 will be a great choice for your 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duarmax and actually what I was going to recommend. Just be aware these will not fit if you have the Quadrasteer option. Air bags are almost always my go to because of their adjustability. It just makes life easier when towing. These will have plenty of capacity for your load and the internal jounces/bump stops, you can run them at 0 psi. This means there...
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  • Will Air Bags Fit on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 With 5" Lift Springs and Traction Bars?
    With the 5" lift leaf springs and traction bars you may not be able to install Air Bags # AL88275 on your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. I have linked an installation video near the bottom of this page which will allow you to see if the ladder bars are going to be in the way of where the air bags mount on the axle. If they have clearance to fit you are going to also need either the 4" # AL52440 or 6" # AL52460 spacer to make up for the lift springs. Personally I recommend using a weight...
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  • Do Air Lift LoadLifter 7500XL Air Springs for 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500 have Internal Jounce Bumpers
    Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle Item # AL57575 does not have the internal jounce bumper. Those are found in the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs line such as # AL88275. The Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs # AL57575 have Air Lift's exclusive upper and lower roll plates which are basically the same in all the LoadLifter kits. I agree with your solutions to the problem: moving weight around and adding additional support. You could...
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  • Recommended Air Lift Air Bag System for a 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
    The best airbag system for your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD is going to be the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs item # AL88275. These have a 5,000 lbs weight capacity and are compatible with a 5th wheel hitch. The reason I chose this airbag kit over others is the internal jounce bumper that these springs have. The jounce bumpers are a reliable back up if your air springs ever lose pressure from either damage or sitting for extended periods of time. I have linked an...
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  • Diameter of Air Bag in Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 kit part # AL89275
    The diameter of the air bag that comes with the Air Lift kit part # AL88275 that you referenced is 5-3/4 inches.
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  • Air Lift Air Bag Kit for 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic with B and W Gooseneck
    Yes we have the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 kit part # AL88275 as a fit for your 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic that is compatible with in-bed hitches like the B and W hitch # BWGNRK1067 that you have.
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  • Recommended Air Springs & Tie-Downs For Carrying Lance Slide In Camper On 2006 GMC 2500 6-1/2 Bed
    I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs # AL88275 along with the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System # AL58WQ for your 2006 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 quad cab with the 6-1/2' bed. These air springs have internal jounce bumpers which will help to reduce bounce other air bags commonly have. The compressor system has a smart manifold which allows you to change pressures from your smart phone using the Air Lift app. This same manifold monitors air pressure while you...
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  • Recommended Air Lift Air Springs For A 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
    Since brackets and hardware is not offered for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, I recommend replacing the whole unit with the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers # AL88275. These springs have a 5,000-lbs load leveling capacity, which will provide a nice smooth ride, and includes all the mounting brackets and hardware. I should note also that the LoadLifter 5,000 will not increase your vehicles maximum weight carrying capacity, and you should...
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  • Recommended Air Helper Springs For 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax W/ B&W Gooseneck Hitch
    Since your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has the Duramax Diesel engine meaning it is either a 2500HD or 3500HD, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers # AL88275 which is confirmed to fit your truck, and is compatible with the B&W Gooseneck Hitch you have installed in your truck. The # AL88275 has a 5000lb capacity to ease the wear on the rear suspension on your Silverado, and will help level your truck when towing a heavy load which...
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  • Are Air Lift Air Bag Helper Springs # AL57275 Compatible With a B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch?
    Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57275 will fit with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1067. These are both compatible with the 2001-2010 Silverado and Sierra HD pickups. Personally, I recommend stepping up to the Air Lift Springs # AL88275 which have the internal jounce bumper. This will act similar to the factory jounce spring to reduce bouncing and helps prevent damage to the air spring should the pressure drop below the required...
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  • Does Air Lift Kit # AL88275 Come with Union Tee for Inflating Two Bags at Same Time
    If you plan on always having same air pressure in both bags I would also go with a union tee like the # AL21838 which will allow you to have both bags at same pressure with a single inflation valve. Otherwise the kit does not come with this so you'd have to do both sides independently.
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  • AirLift 5000 Options for a 2009 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Dually 4x4
    If you have the cab and chassis model of the 2009 Chevy Silverado 3500HD, we have two AirLift 5000 airbag kits that will work with your 4X4. For this you can choose from either the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs part # AL88286 or the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57286. If you have the regular pickup model then you will want to use part # AL57275 for standard or part # AL88275 for ultimate. The Ultimate kit has an internal jounce bumper built...
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  • Recommended Air Helper Spring and Spacer for 2006 Chevy Silverado with 6 Inch Lift
    Rather than the AirLift # AL88275, I'd recommend using the Firestone # F2190. A vehicle with a 6 inch lift would use the # F2374 spacer. AirLift simply uses a band clamp to attach the air spring to the upper and lower mount plates. Firestone uses a much more strong roll crimp arrangement which is much more sturdy and less likely to leak. You might also find having an on-board compressor system like part # F2219 convenient to have. A compressor system would allow you to make adjustments...
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  • Will Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 AL88275 Fit 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500 W/ 6 Lift and B&W Turnoverball?
    Since the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1067-5W you purchased for your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD SRW mounts to the sides of the frame and the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Spring Kit # AL88275 mounts to the bottom of the frame you will have no issues with the installation or interference. Since you mentioned your truck is lifted 6" you will need to use a spacer to take up the gap between the bottom of the spring and the...
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  • Can AirLift Air Bags be Installed on 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 with Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Installed
    I compared how the Curt 5th wheel installation kit, # C16418-204, and the AirLift kit, # AL88275, install and they will both fit at the same time on your 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. There will not be interference. I have included a link to a video showing installation of the air bags for you.
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  • Will the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 For 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 Fit with an In-Bed Hitch
    Yes. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs w/ Internal Bumpers # AL88275 are compatible with the brackets on your frame used for your in bed hitch rails; they'll install in different spots so there won't be any interference. If you don't already have a compressor system to use to keep the bags filled no matter where you are, the Air Lift Load Controller Compressor System for Air Helper Springs- Heavy Duty - Dual Path # AL25856. This is a dual path system that will allow you...
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  • Recommended Air Springs For A 2007 GMC Sierra With In-Bed Hitch And 2 Lift
    For your 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 with in-bed hitch and 2" lift I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs w/ Internal Bumpers # AL88275 along with the Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers # AL52420 to fill in the 2" gap. These air springs have internal bumpers to provide the adjustable load support of air springs and the comfort and reliability of jounce springs. The durable stainless steel roll plates, air lines, and hardware are all rustproof. These springs have a...
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  • Can I Use the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL88275 on My 2018 Ford F-250 FX4
    You will not be able to move the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs w/ Internal Bumpers # AL89275 from your old 2005 Silverado 3500 to your new 2018 Ford F250 FX4. The # AL88275 will not be compatible with your new truck. The correct air lifter for your 2018 Ford F-250 FX4 will be the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs w/ Internal Bumpers # AL88399. If you also wanted to add a compressor system, the best choice is the Air Lift # AL25980EZ.
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  • Recommended Suspensions Enhancement For A 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500
    Since you're most likely going to be facing off-road-like conditions while hauling your Arctic Fox through BLM lands I recommend going with some air springs like the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs w/ Internal Bumpers # AL88275. These air springs have internal bumpers to provide the adjustable load support of air springs and the comfort and reliability of jounce springs while riding through rough terrain. They have a combined weight capacity of 5,000lbs and are compatible...
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  • Recommended Air Lift Air Helper Spring Kit for 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 DRW w/ 5th Wheel Hitch
    As long as your 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 doesn't have the quadrasteer option, the AirLift # AL88275 LoadLifter 5000 air helper springs kit you'd looked at would work perfectly for you. The kit is compatible with a 5th wheel hitch, and DRW trucks as well. You might also be interested in an on-board compressor system like # AL25856. Especially since the trailer weights you pull can vary a bit, the ability of add or remove pressure from the springs with the touch of a button would be very...
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  • Can a Dual Path Compressor System be Used with Air Bags and Air Safe Hitch in 2008 Chevy Silverado
    You could use a dual path compressor system to control the air pressure in air bags on your 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500HD and the Air Safe hitch provided the psi range for the air bags is within the capabilities of the compressor system (0 to 100 psi for most systems). For a basic compressor system with analog gauges you can use # AL25651. This is a wired system. If you are looking for a wireless system you can use # AL74000. This system will automatically maintain the pressure in the air...
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  • Can Air Suspension Be Installed With Aftermarket Exhaust On 2008 GMC Sierra 2500
    I called my contact at Air Lift about the LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, part # AL88275 for your 2008 GMC Sierra 2500. They told me that as long as you have 6 inches clearance between the air bags and your exhaust you should be okay. If you have less than 6 inches then a heat shield is recommended to protect the air bags. You will want to make sure you run the air line away from the exhaust as well. To be able to control the air pressure in the springs from the comfort of your...
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  • Lift Spacer and Air Bag Kit Recommendation for 2007 Chevy Silverado New Body 2500
    I wish I could say yes that a Firestone kit would work but they attach differently so the install wouldn't really be feasible. We haven't hear of any issues with the Air Lift spacers though. Do you have the air bag kit installed already? Maybe you'd be better off with a Firestone kit and their spacers # F2366? The air bag kit you'd need is the part # F2250.
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