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2021 Keystone Alpine Fifth Wheel
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Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs

Part Number: PB85RV
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5,000-lb Capacity. When the load gets heavy, your truck shouldn't feel like it's fighting you. These air bags help you stay level and in control so you can tow with confidence and handle heavy loads without second-guessing your suspension. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Pacbrake. Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs part number PB85RV can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Pacbrake Vehicle Suspension - PB85RV

  • Air Springs
  • Towing/Load Leveling
  • Pacbrake
  • Heavy Duty
  • Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
  • Suspension Only

5,000-lb Capacity. When the load gets heavy, your truck shouldn't feel like it's fighting you. These air bags help you stay level and in control so you can tow with confidence and handle heavy loads without second-guessing your suspension.


Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Precision brackets bolt to factory attachment points.
  • 5,000-lb Load Support: Adds rear axle support for towing, hauling, and bed-loaded stability.
  • Improved Ride Stability: Reduces rear-end sag, sway, and bounce for better handling under load.
  • Adjustable Air Pressure: Set support between 5 psi and 100 psi depending on your load.
  • Complete Kit, No Drilling: Includes laser-cut brackets, push-to-connect fittings, and all hardware.
  • Ready Now, Upgrade Later: Use manual inflation or connect to an onboard air system when you're ready.

Features to know about

Control and Cushion When It Counts

When the load gets heavy, your truck needs more than just rear springs hanging on for dear life. Alpha HD air springs add up to 5,000 lbs of rear axle support, keeping your truck steady even when the trailer is loaded, the bed is packed, and the miles are long. No more rear-end sag throwing off your braking and steering, or headlights pointing into the sky. With air bag support underneath, you keep control of your ride even when you're towing a travel trailer or moving a serious payload.

Dial in the Ride for Any Load

Every load is different, and this system adjusts to match. Alpha HD air springs let you fine-tune ride height and firmness with air pressure from 5 to 100 psi. When carrying heavy weight, add air to level your suspension and maintain steady handling. Running without a load? Drop to the minimum pressure for a smoother, more compliant ride without stiffness or bounce. Manual inflation valves are included, so tuning your setup for each trip is straightforward and dependable.

Built Tough for Work and Weather

Air bags are only as strong as their weakest link. That's why Alpha HD bags are reinforced from end to end with heavy-duty end caps, 20 internal support wires, and powder-coated steel brackets. Add corrosion-resistant hardware and thick roll plates, and you've got gear that holds up to real-world hauling through heat, cold, salt, and slop.

Installation That Doesn't Waste Your Weekend

Adding serious load support shouldn't mean losing a whole weekend. The precision laser-cut brackets are designed to bolt cleanly to your truck's existing mounting points with minimal drilling. Just smart engineering that fits the way it should, which is perfect for the DIYer. Manual valves mount through license plate fastener holes or a location of your choosing (which may require drilling). With high-quality fittings, pre-bent brackets, and mounting hardware included, you'll be back on the road in just a few hours without a trip to the fab shop.

Flexible for Today, Ready for What's Next

This kit is designed to work with your setup today and grow with your upgrades tomorrow. You can inflate manually through the included air valves right out of the box, no extra parts needed. Already have an onboard compressor? The Alpha HD system connects easily to most existing setups.


Want to step up to an all-in-one kit with air bags, compressor, and wireless controller in one package? We've got you covered with Pacbrake's On Demand Kit (PB66YV).


Looking for a complete system with onboard air storage too? Upgrade to one of the "Ultimate" Kits (PB57SV) or (PB37SV) with air bags, compressor, wireless controller, and a 1/2-gallon or 2-1/2-gallon tank for added versatility.

Specs:

Weight & Capacity:

  • Load support: up to 5,000 lbs of additional leveling support
  • Air springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.

Adjustability:

  • Air pressure range: 5 psi 100 psi; maintain minimum 5 psi when unloaded

Estimated Install Time:

  • Professional install: 2 hrs
  • DIY: 3 hrs, depending on tools and experience. Plan for extra time if this is your first air spring install or you're working in a driveway setup.

Warranty:

  • Limited lifetime on air bags
  • 2-Year or 24,000 miles on mounting brackets, fasteners, and spacers

Included Components:

  • Pacbrake Alpha HD air springs (rear axle)
  • Precision laser-cut powder-coated steel brackets
  • Grade 5 plated hardware
  • Air lines, push-to-connect fittings, inflation valves, installation instructions


HP10585 Pacbrake Alpha HD Rear Air Suspension - 5,000 lbs - Manual Inflation Valves

Installation Details PB85RV Installation instructions

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Video of Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Review of Pacbrake Vehicle Suspension - Alpha HD Rear Axle Double Convoluted Air Bag Kit - PB85RV

Hi everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a real quick look at this Pacbrake Alpha HD rear axle double convoluted airbag suspension kit. Now this kit has been designed to fit your 2020 and newer Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500s and 3500s, either with the two or four wheel drive models. And take a look at the other information I have listed there for you on the graphic. The AT4 and trail boss models should use the kit number that you see there on your screen.

That kit does come with the required two inch spacers, and then this is gonna be for all trucks, including those with the OEM fifth wheel prep packages. This will not fit cabin chassis models and this will not fit vehicles with aftermarket CURT fifth wheel packages. So all that to say on custom fit parts such as this kit, I do recommend taking advantage of our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com, input to your make and model of your vehicle and our fit guide will confirm if this will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. Now, heavy trailers, full beds of gear piled high, that all changes how your truck handles. So as you probably know, without the right support, you're gonna feel that immediately sagging in the rear, poor handling, and a ride that's gonna get unpredictable very fast.

This airbag system is going to put you back in control with up to 5,000 pounds of load leveling support. This is gonna help reduce squat, improve steering response, and keep your truck stable when the weight stacks up. But as you know, every haul is different. That's why these springs will give you full control over the ride height and firmness with adjustable air pressure from five to 100 PSI. So if you're hauling a fifth wheel or a full bed of gravel, you can just crank that pressure up and then when you're unloaded and heading home, you can drop that pressure back down for a softer ride.

With the manual inflation valves included, tuning your suspension for the day's work is gonna be pretty easy. Now these springs are reinforced all the way through with heavy duty end caps, which you can't see right now, because I do have these kind of loosely assembled. But you do have these heavy duty roll plates. They're gonna protect the bags. The bags also have 20 internal support wires that are going to add to their durability and their strength.

And then we have these powder-coated steel brackets, and then the hardware, which is included. I don't have it all laid out here on my table, but I do have a picture here showing you everything that you're gonna get. So with the brackets, the bags, the hardware, everything is designed to put up with virtually anything you throw at it. Whether it's rough weather or rough roads, this system is going to a great job of giving you that support that you're looking for no matter what conditions you find yourself in. The precision laser cut brackets are custom fit. They are designed to bolt cleanly to your truck's existing mounting points. And this kit is designed to work with your setup right now as it stands and wherever your upgrades may take you down the road. Again, you're gonna be able to inflate manually with the standard air valves right out of the box. No extra parts are needed, but maybe you already have an onboard compressor. If so, that's great. This is gonna connect easily to most existing setups. And then if you're planning for something in the future, like maybe an in-cab wireless controller, that's not gonna be an issue either, because what you're doing with this kit is you're basically laying the foundation for future upgrades. So this is gonna be able to grow with you. So again, this is gonna give you up to 5,000 pounds of load leveling support, but be aware of the fact that this does not actually increase your vehicle's weight carrying capacity. So you wanna make sure that you're not exceeding your manufacturer's recommended weight limits. If you do pick this kit up, we want to hear back from you regarding your experience with getting this installed and using it so you can share your experiences with us by dropping a comment or leaving a review on this product page. And if you happen to have any other additional questions for us, don't hesitate to give us a call, shoot us an email or a chat. We wanna make sure that you're getting exactly what you want and need. I think that's gonna wrap up our look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

25 reviews
5,000-lb Capacity. When the load gets heavy, your truck shouldn't feel like it's fighting you. These air bags help you stay level and in control so you can tow with confidence and handle heavy loads without second-guessing your suspension.

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Don’t fit, worked on it for hours with no luck.



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They need instructions to be more clear but fit very nicely i would recommend pacebrake



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Going camping!!!



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Worked out great



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Thank you Joshua for your assistance.



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Easy install and done exactly what I needed it to do



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Excellent choice… Very high-quality… Took 4 to 5 hours to install… Which included new shocks getting all the tools together and clean up… Very happy thank you



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Installed this past weekend. Haven't towed with it yet. Nice construction and finish. I have a 2025 Chevrolet Trail Boss 2500HD and the spacers are NOT needed. Measurement for needing the spacers in 7" and above between jounce cup and contact pad. My space was 5.5" to 6".



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Awesome product easy to install and I really appreciate etrailer service



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It was very easy install . The ride has improved a lot while towing my 41 ft. toy hauler , Thanks !!



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Direct bolt on, plug and play



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The product is a great product. After installation was completed and the air added to the air suspension, it raised the rear end of the van about 2-3 inches.A very nice improvement.
Installation instructions definitely need better quality diagrams.



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Easy to install and work just as I had expected. Great finish on brackets and quality hardware. Easy to follow instructions. Highly recommend these airbags!



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The 2" spacers are definitely not needed for a Trail Boss. I could barely get them in, and now the ride is super stiff. Now I have to get back under the truck and remove the spacers. Not looking forward to that. It was very difficult installation, for no reason.



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Very well built brackets, installation was as explained in the instruction. Happy Camper!



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Put about 1800 miles on these last weekend. Was picking up a car that's heavier than my normal race car on the ramp truck, so I wanted to give the truck a bit of help. Good news, it worked well. Truck rode beautifully, loaded or unloaded.

The instructions could be a bit more clear, in regards to the clinch stud. I had that on backwards at first because of how things appeared in the picture. Also, I know most things are DIY but installation was about 80% assembly, 20% actual install. If these came already assembled, it would have saved a lot of time!



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See what our Experts say about this Pacbrake Vehicle Suspension

  • Will The Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit PB85RV Fit A 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali Dually?
    Hi Joe! The Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs # PB85RV will indeed fit a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali dually. It actually fits both the single rear wheel and dual rear wheel as well as 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive options. The only thing it won't fit is Chassis Cab models and vehicles with (aftermarket) Curt 5th wheel packages. What are you towing with your Sierra? And have you thought about a compressor kit? We have a bunch of those...
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  • Air Bag Kit Recommendation for 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 with Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
    Hey Bob, the issue with the PacBrake air bag kit part # PB85RV and Curt hitches is the underbed brackets for the rail kits interfere with the brackets of this kit. Instead we have the Firestone kit part # F2709 that is compatible and would work really well. We have found the Firestone bags to be the highest quality around so we recommend them whenever we can. Are you wanting a compressor kit too?
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  • What Pacbrake Air Bag Kit Fits The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500?
    Hello Wynn, thanks for reaching out. The Pacbrake # PB56SV you mentioned is for the 2025 GMC 2500 but will only fit the AT4X models. If you do not have the AT4X, you have the following options to choose from: - Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs # PB85RV - Pacbrake Alpha HD Pro Air Bag Suspension Kit w/ Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle - 5,000 lbs # PB25RV - Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 7,500 lbs # PB52RV For bumper pull or...
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  • Will 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Need Spacer to Install Pacbrake Alpha HD Air Bags
    Hey George, thanks for reaching out! You will need to add the 2" Spacer Kit # PB73VV Alpha HD Air Bag Suspension Kit # PB85RV if the distance from the bottom of your jounce to the top of the strike plate is more than 7-12", according to Pacbrake. I also recommend checking out the Pacbrake Bravo Universal Wireless Air Spring Controls w/ Compressor and Remote # PB56MV so you get the best control of your air bags. This kit will allow you to monitor and adjust your air bags as needed on the...
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