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2,000-lb Capacity. Level your vehicle when you're hauling a heavy load with these Ride Control air springs. The adjustable springs improve overall stability and ride quality, eliminate rear sag, and reduce strain on your factory suspension.
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Ride Control gives the suspension system on your light-to-medium-duty truck, van or SUV unrivaled support. With these air springs installed, you'll experience the same comfortable, smooth and safe ride that you're used to enjoying when you're not hauling. Plus, Ride Control reduces the strain that heavy loads can put on your vehicle, saving you money in potential repairs.
Everything on your vehicle suffers from the stress of hauling or towing heavy loads - your brakes, your tires and your handling ability. Even your headlight aim can be thrown off. Without some kind of reinforcement for your factory suspension system, you could be putting the life expectancy of your vehicle at risk. Air Lift's adjustable air spring kit, Ride Control, gives your suspension the extra support it needs when you are carrying heavy cargo. By providing equal load distribution, Ride Control lessens the stress that your truck has to endure.
Ride Control's air bags are adjustable from 5 to 100 psi, so you can get the perfect amount of support for any size load. And the springs can be inflated independently of one another for front-to-rear and side-to-side leveling. The system's also easy to install and even easier to maintain.
Ride Control comes with manual inflation valves that are typically mounted on the bumper but can be installed anywhere on your vehicle for easy access. For even more convenience and control, you can add a compressor and gauge system (sold separately), which will let you monitor and automatically inflate your air springs.
An exclusive alignment tool is included with your Ride Control kit. This tool allows you to install each air spring so that it is centered perfectly between your vehicle's leaf spring and frame. This helps to prevent damaged caused by the spring rubbing against underbed components, ensuring lasting suspension support.
Air Lift kits are designed to keep your vehicle at normal ride height. You can find the normal ride height of your vehicle by unloading it and measuring the distance between the bottom edge of your wheel well and the center of the hub. After you find and record this distance, you can regulate the amount of air that you put into your air springs to maintain normal ride height - even when you are hauling a heavy load. You will need to adjust the air pressure in your air bags according to the size of your load.
These adjustable air springs come with a lifetime warranty with no mileage restrictions. In addition, Air Lift is so sure that you will benefit from their air spring suspension system that they offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Install and use Ride Control springs for 60 days, and if you are not satisfied at the end of this time, you can remove them from your vehicle and return them for a full product refund. Now that's confidence.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (224 Customer Reviews)
2,000-lb Capacity. Level your vehicle when you're hauling a heavy load with these Ride Control air springs. The adjustable springs improve overall stability and ride quality, eliminate rear sag, and reduce strain on your factory suspension.
I installed these air lifts nearly a year ago and they have been a great addition to my 96 Ford Ranger. I haul firewood and also have a small pop-up camper, with these air lifts I feel significantly less body roll and less porpoising when my truck is loaded. They were reasonably easy to install and have been durable thus far.
Came with all the parts required and a detailed instructions booklet. Installation in my old Ford Ranger took about 3 hours (2 hours for the first, 1 for the second). I haven't used them for hauling my camper yet, but the quality seems good. The only special thing I'd note is that drilling into the frame requires a fresh set of drill bits (colbalt tipped) and some patience.
George…
Thanks for the follow-up!
The Airlift springs certainly did wat they were intended to do. However, that didn’t change the fact that the little Ford Ranger was too small for the job! We’re now towing our teardrop with a Jeep Cherokee…
SG
Kit worked good. Only thing I wish is that the endcaps were some sort of metal. I was happy to see the alignment tool was steel. Easy to install. Recieved it fast!
The system was prefect worked excellently and help my vehicle ride much better while pulling a trailer. Thank you
Great part. Will test them with the load in the back
extremely well packaged!
Great product! It helped support the additional load on our truck. Worked exactly as it should
great company to work with, they sent me a new air bag when mine had a leak and the shipping was fast. the install was a little difficult, had to drill holes in the frame. i have the silverado 1500 classic 07 so most aftermarket parts need some modifications anyways. i’m now able to haul comfortably without “trailer squat”
I did have trouble finding someone to install the air helper springs. Once installed they did very well. In my situation, the springs on my truck were wore out. I have ordered new springs and plan on putting the air helper springs on with the new springs for help when pulling my camper. I do recommend this item, but remember, they are called "helper" for a reason and will not cure a deep seated spring problem!
The trailer I tow has 650lb tongue weight. I can air the bags up to 60-75psi and my truck tows at stock height.
Vehicle is a 96 1500 4wd Ram Stock suspension
These are well constructed and durable. I inflate them to match the load I have in the back of my truck so that I have some suspension clearance for the uneven road conditions. They have performed the job I purchased them to do very well!!
2019 ZR 2- I bought these air bags when I replaced the rear shocks 50K miles. I sometimes pull a trailer and wanted a little better ride. WOW! I wish I had installed these when I bought the truck. Total game changer.
Pretty decent instructions,did it in my garage,basic tools to install (for me anyway). Took me about 1.5 hours to do the first side (learning curve), half that to do the other. Best $300 I have spent on a suspension mod - if you're struggling with hitch height, weight transfer/anti-sway devices or leveling issues, this is THE fix - add air as needed, and head out!
Product was as advertised, and the install went smoothly. Toyota Tacomas are infamous for sagging rear ends, and these air springs handle that well. For now I can only comment on installation, as I've yet to load the truck with a heavy trailer. All parts can be mounted comfortably by jacking up the rear axle and removing a wheel. I didn't have any alignment troubles, and the instructions were specific to these parts and my truck. Buyers should be aware that air springs require regular checks to make sure they are inflated to a minimum pressure. I can easily reach in and squeeze the spring to check inflation, and it's faster than pulling out a pressure gage.
Outstanding performance, Very easy to use. Puts my truck at the perfect level in seconds. I carry a truck camper and pull a 19 ft. Boat. Wish I had gotten this system years ago.
The AirRide air springs work great. Maintains the ride of my GMC Canyon when towing my RV.
installed in hotel parking lot skeptical at first(thought the airbag would be thicker but its not a semi truck) would suggest a jackstand so you can lower spring to get room for bag works nice
The airbags are working great for me! They defiantly make the ride of the truck a lot smoother. However, I did have one bag pop on me due to having the psi at 80 and then driving up a very uneven driveway with some momentum.. I ordered a new one and replaced it no problem.
Every peice was there, directions were easy to follow.I watched the installation video 2 times really helps when you use the manual. Just installed today haven't tested yet but it's not a wimpy kit fit my truck perfect aired up nice non drilling no surprises, very happy with the purchase.
The AirLift system we talked about a couple weeks ago was sent to my daughter, Kristi's house. I installed it yesterday. I'm on the road, which isn't the best place to do the installation. My father in law didn't have any socket wrenches so I started with a couple 9/16 open end wrenches. These don't work for everything. I went to the local hardware store and bought what I needed. The driver side went on much easier. The hardest bolt was the top one requiring the socket wrench to hold the nut inside the frame. I had to feel for the nut since it was hidden next to an existing frame bolt. I was able to simply jack the back of the truck up at the hitch to gain clearance. I didn't have to remove the wheels. The nylon lock nut was fun to tighten. AirLift should have supplied a simple wrench for this. I found a vice grip needle nose plier worked well enough.
Here are three photos. First is passenger side, second tries to show where top nut goes, third is drivers side. I have then filled to 28psi and will check them this morning.
I found needs to be extremely helpful. I have a 1997 Econoline 150 Ford van. It was a conversion van so lots of extra weight. The back leaf springs were obviously struggling as it rode low without a trailer or any significant load. After installing the air springs, and charging them 1/3 of capacity Or 35 PSI, the ride drastically improved. Shortly after installing them I pulled a 24 foot trailer with a medium load on it, and it drastically improved the ride compared to pulling a trailer previously. Highly recommended and cheaper than new high-quality leaf springs.
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