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• Recommended Rear Axle Suspension Kit for 2018 Ford F-150 4WD Short Bed
  
• The best choice of rear axle suspension kit for your 2018 F-150 will depend on the type of towing or hauling you're doing. All rear-axle kits for your 4WD F-150 appear on the linked page. If you are routinely hauling cargo loads of widely varying weight then an adjustable air bag setup will give you the ability to match the bag air pressure to suit each different load. If you are towing a 5th wheel then you can get good results from a lower-cost jounce spring kit from Timbren that will...
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• Troubleshooting Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 elbow leaking at swivel
  
• It is not uncommon to have a leak at the swivel fitting on your Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Springs # AL57338. It usually has to do with the hose not being cut cleanly. I've attached the portion of the installation instructions that deals directly with fixing this leak. My recommendation is to use the Air Lift Air Hose Cutter # AL10530 to ensure a clean cut on the hose. If you need to remove the fitting to reseal it, I recommend the Loctite Thread Sealant 545 # LT37482.
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• Troubleshooting Firestone Air Suspension System With Leaking at Tee Fitting
  
• For your Air Spring Union Tee like # F3025-1 the only troubleshooting you can do is what you have already been doing. The Tee fittings simply use a compression so pushing into place is all that is required. The clean 90 degree cut is also all that is needed on the tubing. Then you use soapy water to check for leaks. The one thing that can be an issue is if the hosing is overly compressed when cutting like using a scissors for example. That is why the manufacturers make the tubing...
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• Will the Air Lift LoadLifter 5,000 Air Helper Springs Fit on a 2017 Ram 2500 with Bilstein Shocks
  
• My contact at Air Lift said that you will have no problem installing the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Springs # AL57289 on the rear axle of your 2017 Ram 2500 with the off road package with Bilstein Shocks. Please note that a compression system is the best way to help you inflate and manage your air bags. I recommend using the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System for Air Helper Springs # AL72000. This system will allow you to monitor your Air Lift system while inside your truck using the...
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• 2004 Ford F-250 Air Bag and Compressor with Reserve Tank for Airing Tires
  
• We have AirLift rear-axle air spring kits for both the 2WD and 4WD versions of the 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup. These kits vary in their weight ratings and some will be compatible with a 5th wheel hitch installation while others will not. Installation notes indicate this. All AirLift kits appear on the linked page. You can click on either 2WD or 4WD at the top of the page to limit the displayed results to kits that will fit your specific truck. For example, if you have a 4WD...
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• Compatibility of Air Lift LoadLifter # AL88398 Air Suspension with 2006 Ford F250 with 6 Inch Lift
  
• The Air Lift LoadLifter # AL88398 will fit your 2006 Ford F250. If the lift is a body lift, you would simply install the kit according to the linked instructions. If your truck has a suspension lift, you'd need to use a spacer kit, which installs between the air bag and the mounting bracket. For extra convenience, you might consider a compressor kit like part # AL25592, which will allow you to add or remove air from the springs without exiting the truck or having to find a gas station...
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• Is Install of Air Lift Kit # AL60818HD and # AL60818 the Same
  
• The install for the two kits you mentioned part # AL60818HD and # AL60818 is the exact same. The only difference between the two kits is the capacity of the bags. The HD kit has a capacity of up to 2,100 lbs and the other up to 1,000 lbs. The install would be the exact same as the install video you mentioned which I attached to this page as well.
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• Location to Install Air Lift # AL25870 Wireless ONE Compressor System on 2009 Chevy Silverado
  
• According to my Air Lift representative, you CAN install the compressor on that battery tray in the engine compartment if you wish, but please know that if you do so the high-heat environment of the engine compartment will significantly shorten the life of the compressor. Installing the compressor in that location will also negate the warranty coverage. My Air Lift rep has the same exact compressor kit on his truck, and he installed his compressor on the inboard side of the truck frame...
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• Suspension Enhancement Recommendations for 2012 Toyota Sienna
  
• The SumoSprings # CSS-1168R that you referenced will install between the coils of your springs as shown in the photo I provided. They will make the springs harder to compress, but will not provide additional ground clearance. This is a passive system, that will allow no adjustment. The folks at SumoSprings do not recommend using more than one set of springs per axle, as additional springs would make for a harsh ride. In your situation, even though the idea of having air lines does not...
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• Installing AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL60816 On 2012 Chevy Traverse
  
• I have linked you to the full installation instructions for the AirLift # AL60816. The factory bump stops you referred to are cut off, to provide room for the air spring. The hole in the upper spring seat is enlarged in order to allow the hose to pass through. This is addressed on page 4 and 5 of the instructions. When installing the air bags, it is absolutely crucial that the air lines are cut perfectly square otherwise they'll leak. We recommend using a tubing cutter like part # AL10530.
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• Jounce Bumper Spring versus Air Springs on a lifted 2008 Ford F-250
  
• For your 2008 Ford F-250, I can help you with enhancing your factory suspension. You are correct in saying that the air bags have more flexibility, but do require more maintenance than the jounce spring systems which are maintenance free. Either option will work with your lifted truck, but if you are primarily concerned about suspension support when towing your 5th wheel, then the jounce replacement springs are an excellent low cost option. For your needs, I'd suggest the Timbren Rear...
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• Is Firestone Coil-Rite Installation Hard to Do on a 2001 Ford E-450 Chassis Motor Home
  
• I would not say that installation of the Coil-Rite springs # F4101 is all that difficult. You will need to temporarily remove the lower shock bolts to allow the axle to hang freely, and you have to release the top of the coil spring to get the bag in place. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. Routing the air lines might be the most time-consuming part of the installation. Be sure that when you cut the lines you use a air hose cutter like # AL10530...
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• Is it Necessary to Remove Rear Jounce Bumpers to Install Firestone RideRite Helper Springs # F2445
  
• The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs you referenced, part # F2445, fit both 2WD and 4WD versions of the 2012 Toyota Tundra and do require removal of the stock jounce bumpers. These need to be cut off as close as possible to the brackets (on top of the leaf springs). You will also need to temporarily unbolt the fuel relay box (which is shown in your photo) and move this aside during installation of the Firestone springs. The emergency brake line bracket may also need to be bent...
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• How To Install The Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs On A 2004 Honda Odyssey
  
• I can certainly walk you through the instructions for installing the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs part # AL60740 on the rear of your 2004 Honda Odyssey, however, we have not had a chance to install these springs on a Honda Odyssey yet. In order to install these air springs on your vehicle, you will first want to remove the factory rear jounce spring. In order to do this you must first Jack up the rear of the vehicle. Put safety stands under the frame so wheels...
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• Replacement Air Line for Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs
  
• We do have the air line you are looking for. You can use 1/4 inch, 18 foot air line kit # F2012. I also recommend an air hose cutter, # AL10530, to make a straight cut (to avoid leaks) if you do not already have one.
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• How to Find a Leak with a Firestone Air Compressor System
  
• The issue with your air compressor kicking on each time you start the vehicle is an indication that you have a leak. The easiest way to find an air leak on your system would be to inflate the system to about 60 psi then take a bottle with a mixture of soap and water to spray down all the lines, fittings, and airbags. The air bubbles should expand once a leak is detected. If the air leak occurred at the top of the fitting then chances are the line is not seated properly or cut correctly....
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• How to Find and Fix an Air Leak on a Compressor System
  
• The Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System part # AL25870 has an automatic pressure sensor built into the system. This means that when the air in the system falls below a certain psi, the compressor will kick on to re-inflate the system back to it's minimum psi rating. Since you have noticed the compressor starting every time you turn on the vehicle, it sounds to me like you have a leak somewhere. The easiest way to find an air leak on your system would be to inflate the system to about...
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• Can AirLift 1000 Rear Axle Helper Spring # AL60815 Support Trailer with 600-lbs Tongue Weight
  
• The rear-axle air bag kit you referenced, AirLift 1000 Helper Spring # AL60815, provides up to 1000-lbs of load leveling at its maximum pressure rating of 35-lbs psi. Your trailer with approximately 600-lb tongue weight would certainly fall within the operating range for this product. If you are towing often and frequently have widely varying trailer weights then an adjustable air bag kit like this AirLift 1000 is a good choice for adding rear-end support. If your trailer weight is fairly...
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• Will AirLift Loadlifter Air Bag Kit # AL57295 Fit 2013 Ram 3500 Dually 4WD with Factory Gooseneck
  
• The AirLift Loadlifter Air Bag Kit # AL57295 that you referenced will indeed work along with the factory gooseneck hitch in your 2013 Ram 3500 Dually 4WD. To be certain I confirmed compatibility with my technical contact at AirLift. The installation instructions for this kit are provided for reference. This AirLift kit will allow manual inflation, either evenly for an overall lift of the truck rear end, or independently to allow for side-to-side leveling. The kit includes the air bags,...
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• Front Axle Suspension Kit for 1998 Jeep TJ to Support Use of Snowplow
  
• A front-axle suspension enhancement kit for your 1998 Jeep TJ is an excellent idea if you will be using a snowplow/winch set-up. We offer a range of suitable products whose fits will depend on whether your TJ is 4WD or 2WD. We offer several options if 4WD and one if 2WD. If you have a 4-wheel-drive TJ a great option that is cost-effective and simple to install is the Super Springs # CSS-1168F. This kit consists of two microcellular polyurethane foam springs that insert between the turns...
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• Helper Springs for a Tiffin Motor Home on a 2014 Ford F-53 Chassis
  
• The Sumo Springs for the 2014 Ford F-53 chassis only fit the 16K to 22K chassis models but I do have an excellent option for you. Since your chassis is rated for 24K you can use Air Lift air bags, # AL88344, for the rear and # TFFF53B for the front. The front item is not an air bag system, it is a replacement bump stop. There are no air bags for the 24K chassis. The benefit of air bags over fixed rubber springs is that you can adjust the air bags by adding or removing air for the best...
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• How to Connect 1/4-Inch Air Line to Firestone Inflation Valve F3032-1
  
• Firestone Inflation Valve # F3032-1 directly accepts standard 1/4-inch air line tubing like # F0937. You'll need to make a perfectly square cut on the end of the tubing, using a cutting tool like # AL10530 or # F9009, and insert it into the end of the valve shown in the photo. Once the tubing is inserted all the way into the valve it will be held in place by tension.
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• Comparison Between Air Lift # AL59542 and # AL59501 for 2002 Ford F150 4WD
  
• According to our friends at Air Lift, the only difference between the two parts you mentioned, # AL59501 and AL59542 is that the # AL59542 uses an offset mounting bracket that will allow a fifth wheel hitch to be installed in the truck. The bracket is the only difference between the two parts. If you do not currently have a fifth wheel hitch installed, you can use either part. Both kits are manually inflated, but there are upgrade kits available that include on-board compressors like...
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• Recommended AirLift Air Bags for a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Driven in a Cold Climate
  
• If you are experiencing sag while under heavy loads, # AL60814 AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Rear Coil Springs are a great choice for your 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The manufacturer recommends maintaining a minimum of 5 psi in your air bags while your vehicle is unloaded(maximum psi is 35). You will certainly want to keep an eye on the air pressure as well. You can expect a minor decrease in air pressure when the temperature cools. I recommend maintaining a minimum of 8-10 psi while...
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• Air Helper Springs Recommendation For a 2002 Dodge Durango
  
• If you were interested in towing a trailer, and were planning on using the suspension system to overcome the sag that occurs when the trailer is hitched, I would recommend using a weight distribution system, like part # RP66074, that is properly sized for towing the trailer you will be towing with your Durango, as long as the hitch on you Durango is compatible with weight distribution systems. The reason I do not recommend going with an air bag or suspension helper like Timbren, is that...
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• Finding and Fixing Leaks in an Air Lift Helper Spring System
  
• First, I have included a link to the installation instructions to the right for Air Lift kit # AL88299 for you. Using soapy water is the best way to find a leak in an air system. If it is leaking at a hose or fitting then replacing that hose or fitting would fix the problem. However if it is a bag that is leaking then you would need to replace the bag. Using the instructions you can reverse the installation process. When cutting air lines the cut needs to be as straight as possible....
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• Advantage of AirLift Air Springs That Include Internal Jounce Bumpers
  
• The advantage of the AirLift air spring systems that have an internal jounce bumper is that in the event of an air leak your Ram 1500 would not lose all of the extra suspension support. You would still have the internal jounce bumper as a fail-safe to absorb some bumps and shocks, although the adjustable leveling ability of air bags would be gone until you could repair the fault. Kit # AL88370 which fits both 2WD and 4WD versions of your Ram 1500 includes these jounce bumpers. The two...
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• Timbren Suspension Enhancement for a 2012 Ram 1500 Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
  
• First, it may not be the bags that are leaking. You can use the old soapy water truck on the bags and air lines, valves, and so on to locate the leak. The most common cause of leaks in air bag systems is an air line that was not cut straight using a tube cutter such as # AL10530. If you want to switch to a Timbren system I recommend # TDR1500DQ. They will fit 2 and 4 wheel drive models of the 2012 Ram 1500, crew and quad cabs. Or for regular cab models use # TDR1500DS. These springs...
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• Pairing AirLift WirelessAIR Compressor Remote
  
• Is the remote working properly now? I couldn't quite tell but if not, that would be the issue in regards to pumping up the air bags and then air releasing; and yes, you could manually inflate the air bags. In regards to your other question about pairing your remote control, the yellow join wire is the wire that is shown in the accompanying photo; that should tell you if you are looking where you need to. You should remove the yellow wire from the cap but not remove the cap from the harness;...
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• Recommended Air Springs for 2018 Ram 1500 4WD with Rear Coil Spring Suspension Carrying Cargo Loads
  
• Based on your specific requirements for selective and adjustable rear axle suspension support the kit I recommend for your 4WD Ram 1500 is the AirLift 1000HD Air Helper Spring Kit for Coil Springs, part # AL60818HD. This offers twice the capacity of the standard duty kit # AL60818 that you referenced. You can use these kits so long as your truck does not have the factory air suspension system. Kit # AL60818HD has a capacity of 2100-lbs so it will be suited to your heavier loads but do...
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