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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL57275
5,000-lb Capacity. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, LoadLifter 5000 air springs provide high-quality, full-time load support. They level your vehicle, improving braking and ride comfort and reducing the strain on your factory suspension.
Features:
- Provides your vehicle with up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling support, reducing strain on your rear suspension and improving both safety and ride quality
- Designed for heavy-duty applications such as 3/4-ton and 1-ton pickup trucks, motor homes, and commercial trucks
- Keeps your vehicle level when you are hauling a heavy load
- Improves steering and braking performance
- Helps to maintain safe headlight aim
- Keeps your tires from wearing unevenly
- Lets you manually adjust air pressure to get the even load distribution and support that you need
- Level your vehicle front to rear
- Inflate each spring independently for side-to-side leveling of off-center loads
- Reduces the strain on your OEM suspension caused by extremely heavy loads
- Improves overall stability and ride quality
- Diminishes sway and absorbs road shock for a smooth ride
- Comes with Air Lift's exclusive upper and lower roll plates
- Increases the load capacity of the air springs
- Protects springs from damage, extending the life of your air spring suspension
- Constructed of 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber
- Endcaps are made of high-strength Zytel nylon, which is lighter, stronger, and more corrosion resistant than steel
- Mounting brackets and hardware are included for installation
- Manual inflation valves and air lines are included
- Manual valves are typically mounted on bumper for easy access
- Compressor system with in-cab gauges (sold separately) can be added to monitor and automatically adjust air pressure
- Made in USA
Specs:
- Load-leveling capacity: up to 5,000 lbs
- LoadLifter 5000 springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
- Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 100 psi
- Lifetime warranty
- 60-Day satisfaction guarantee
Air Lift's LoadLifter 5000 was designed with an exact purpose: to provide full-time, first-class support to your 3/4- or 1-ton pickup, motor home, or commercial truck. With this kit, you get a safer ride and simultaneously protect your vehicle from the strain that comes with hauling massive loads.
Carrying heavy cargo in your truck bed or trailer puts tremendous stress on your vehicle. Your brakes erode faster, your tires wear unevenly, and handling suffers severely. When towing, you might also experience excessive sway, bottoming out, and even improper and unsafe headlight aim. Fortunately, there is a solution to these problems. By pairing your existing suspension with the LoadLifter 5000, you can seriously beef up your suspension, ensure equal load distribution, and give your vehicle the support it desperately needs. Air Lift's LoadLifter 5000 provides up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling capacity and distributes the weight of your payload to all four wheels. As a result, the stress on your OEM suspension is significantly reduced.
LoadLifter's air bags are adjustable from 5 to 100 psi for precise support, and they can be inflated independently of one another for front-to-rear and side-to-side leveling. They are made of high-quality, two-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber. Most air bags lose air at the ends, where the bag is enclosed with a steel cap, because the steel can rust and corrode over time, creating small holes. The endcaps on Air Lift air bags are fashioned from corrosion-proof Zytel nylon, a material that is both stronger and lighter than steel, ensuring that the air bags won't lose air. Also, LoadLifter 5000 comes with Air Lift's exclusive roll plates, which both protect your air springs and beef up the load capacity of the springs.
This system installs with the included brackets and hardware. Just mount the springs, inflate them, and ride. To inflate the LoadLifter springs, you just have to pump air in through the inflation valves. A line kit is included with the springs so that you can install the valves (one for each spring) in an easily accessible area - typically they are installed on the bumper. If you want to make the springs even easier to use, you can get a compressor and gauge system (sold separately).
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.
Along with a lifetime warranty that has no mileage restrictions, Air Lift offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Just install and use LoadLifter 5000 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.
57275 Airlift Load Lifter 5000 Air Bag Suspension Support System - Back Axle
Installation Details 
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
2008 - 2010 GMC Sierra 2500
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body 2500
2008 - 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body 2500
2001 - 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 HD
2001 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2500 HD
2001 - 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 - Pickup
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 - Pickup
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra New Body 3500 - Pickup
2001 - 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - Pickup
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 3500 - Pickup
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body 3500 - Pickup
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Video of Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
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Video Transcript for Air Lift Air Helper Springs Installation - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Today in our 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500, we'll be installing the Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, part number AL 57275. Now before we begin our install, we're going to go ahead and measure the ride height of our truck. With no additional weight in the pickup bed, from the ground to the bottom of the wheel well we have 41 inches. Next, we're going to go ahead and add approximately 2500 pounds of weight to the truck bed. With the weight added, it brings the ride height down to 37 3/4 of an inch. Now we'll go ahead and run it through our test course to check handling and ride quality with the excess weight. With the excess weight, we lose steering stability and the ride quality is rough and bumpy. Now let's go ahead, install the Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 Air Helper Springs and with air in our Helper Springs, we'll now go ahead and re-install our 2500 pounds. With the weight re-added in the Air Springs as necessary, it brings it back to our normal ride height of approximately 41 inches. Now we'll go ahead and run it through our test course again.
Bringing the vehicle back up to ride height and helping control the weight, it brings back our steering stability and ride quality. Now let's go ahead and show you how to install the Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 Air Helper Springs. Now to begin our install, I recommend you go ahead and lower or remove the spare tire to give yourself a little more working room. Next we're going to go to our workbench and start assembling the air spring. To begin our assembly, we'll take the air bag and two roll plates. One for the bottom and one for the top. We'll then line up the pre-drilled holes in the roll plate with our attachment points in the air bag.
Now starting with the top of the air bag, we'll then take the 90 degree elbow provided with the install kit and install it into the top of the bag at the fitting. We'll first install it hand tight and then as per the instructions, an additional 1 1/2 turn from hand tight. Now with it fitting in place, we'll need to install the upper bracket. As per the instructions for the driver's side, we'll be using the 2 slots marked A and go and use our paint marker to mark them as the driver's side. We'll use a 3/8ths bolt, split lock washer and flat washer going through the upper bracket, through the roll plate and into the air bag. We'll install both of these fasteners finger tight but leaving it loose enough that we can still adjust the upper bracket as needed along the slots. Next, we'll start assembling the lower bracket. For the driver's side, we'll first take a 5/16th bolt and put it through the pre-drilled hole in the corner of the bracket.
Then we'll take a 3/8ths bolt and nylon locknut, go through the center inboard hole of our lower bracket. We'll go ahead and tighten it down. Next, we'll take two 3/8ths carriage bolts, put them down through the large, pre-drilled holes in the upper bracket, fitting them into the lower square holes that they'll line up with. Now with the hardware in place, we'll go ahead and take the bracket and attach it to the bottom of the air bag. We'll use the 3/8ths flat head screw bolts to secure it. We'll go ahead and tighten them down. Now with the pre-assembly of the air bag done, we'll move back to the truck.
We'll need to remove the manufacturer's bump stops. To do that, we're going to spray each of the bump stop studs with some spray lubricant and then remove the nut from the stud. Once we remove both nuts, we'll go ahead and remove the bump stop completely, as it will not be re-installed. Next, we'll need to create a little more distance between the manufacturer's bump stop plate and the bottom of the frame. We'll go ahead and take a jack and raise up the vehicle, taking some weight off the suspension. Now we can go ahead and take our air bag assembly that we pre-assembled and set it into position, noting that the tabs of the lower bracket will fit around the bump stop plate at the top of the axle. Once we get one around it, we'll walk the other one from the inboard side around the bump stop plate. Then we'll line it up with the frame and upper bracket. Next we'll install two 3/8ths bolts along with a flat washer for each, going down through the frame and through the upper bracket, reusing the pre-drilled holes in the frame from the bump stop fasteners. We'll secure each of these fasteners with a flat washer and nylon lock nut provided with our install kit. Once they're in place, we'll adjust it so that the upper bracket keeps the air bag centered to the frame and lower bracket. Then we can go ahead and tighten down our fasteners. We'll first tighten down the 3/8ths bolts to the frame and then the 3/8ths bolts to secure the upper bracket to the air bag. Next, we'll move to the lower bracket. We'll take the axle strap, fit it over the carriage bolts and bring it up to the axle where we'll install a flat washer and nylon lock nut. Once in place, we can go ahead and tighten it down. Tighten it down evenly, front to back of the axle. All right. Now with our air bag secured, we'll repeat the same process on the passenger side. Next, I'll move back over to the driver's side where we'll install the brake line bracket onto the 5/16th bolt we put into the lower bracket earlier and secure it with a nylon lock nut. Then we'll install the brake line clip around the parking brake cable and secure with a second 5/16th bolt and nut. Now we'll go ahead and tighten it down. This will help keep the parking brake cable from interfering with the air bag. Now we're ready to install the air line for our air bags. First we're going to go ahead and pre-drill two 5/16th holes for our inflation valves. We're going to choose a spot here in the bumper, near the license plate light. We'll go ahead and drill the holes first. Then we'll prep the line by finding the center of the line and cutting it in half. We'll take one end and the inflation valve, install a nut and install a washer. We'll then put it through the pre-drilled hole with the inflation valve facing out. To secure it, we'll install the rubber washer, flat washer and a second nut and tighten it down. We'll repeat the same process for the other side. Now with both inflation valves installed and secured, we'll go ahead and rout the lines. Keep in mind when routing the lines, stay away from any moving components such as steering or suspension or excessive heat such as the exhaust. We're going to go ahead and take our line and rout it inside the frame channel and then ultimately to the air bag. Once we get to the air bag, we'll cut off any excess air line and then install it into the inflation valve. To install it into the inflation valve, we'll line it up with the inflation valve and firmly press it into place and then pull back to lock it in position. Here, on the passenger side, we're going to use the line protector that will help protect the line as it passes through the pre-drilled hole in the frame and then install the air line into the inflation valve. Now with both lines installed, we will then use the zip ties provided with the install kit to secure the line. Special note: behind the bumper, I've left an extra loop of air line that could potentially have been cut off. The reason for this is, should we ever decide to go back and add an Air Lift Load Controller and Compressor System, we'll have some line to work with and maneuver as necessary. Next, we'll install our heat shield. Our heat shield can be custom bent to fit the tailpipe. Now to bend it, we'll simply take the tabs of the heat shield, bend them in and then flatten them out to create an attachment point. We'll then use the wiring clamps provided with the install kit to secure the heat shield to the tailpipe. I'll tighten up the clamp a little bit to take some of the slack or looseness out of the clamp and then slide my heat shield into position. I'll slide the clamp over the tab and then tighten it down. Next we'll go ahead and supply air to the inflation valve and check for leaks. Once we've aired it up, we'll then go ahead and take a soap and water solution and spray each one of the connection points for our air line. Now we've checked for leaks, we're ready to hit the road and that does it for the install of our Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, part number AL 57275 on our 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500. .
Customer Reviews
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle - AL57275
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (97 Customer Reviews)
5,000-lb Capacity. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, LoadLifter 5000 air springs provide high-quality, full-time load support. They level your vehicle, improving braking and ride comfort and reducing the strain on your factory suspension.
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Michael S - 10/23/2014
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by: Michael Sarin10/23/2013
Nissan Leaf
Finished the install last weekend fairly smoothly. I jacked up one side of the truck at a time since I only had one jack. Had to put the jack on cinder blocks to get it high enough to engage the leaf spring front mount. One comment/suggestion for the installation guide. The only thing I struggled with was the parking brake cable. It was exactly in the way of engaging the bottom bracket to the axle. No matter how I moved the bracket it would not clear the cable. Then the light came on, release the brake dummy! Once the brake was released there was plenty of room to engage the assembly onto the axle. Of course, I did put some chalks on the front tires to keep the truck from rolling while I was underneath... No leaks, and it seems to ride much smoother than before. Thanks for a great product, 104826
Comments
I still like the product but it seems to have a slow leak somewhere and will not hold air pressure for a week at the original setting. Guess I need to do a bubble leak test, just have not gotten to it. Other than that the product is great.
Michael S - 10/23/20147401
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by: Lew04/04/2019
The kit was nice and complete. Installation took about three hours. The instructions could have used more pictures. The upper bracket needed more pictures. The kit was neat and install was easy with very little tools. I would recommend this to my friends. 617301
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by: Michael03/13/2019
I have bought this product before and was extremely happy with it, that's why I bought it again for a truck that I just purchased. Thank you. 611460
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by: robert k11/30/2016
2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body
easy install,one of the elbow fittings leaked,i called airlift ,they rushed me 2 immediately.we were able to install new elbow with out removing air bags.no more saggy bed when pulling fifth wheel to florida keysi run them at 35-40 psi to level truck when towing. 321031
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by: Kenny C.06/25/2016
Good product and install was easy because of the installment video found on the website. 264849
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by: Jeff04/26/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
After a year they are still working great...Pulled my 5th wheel, 12,000lbs down to Texas and back to Ontario with no issues at all. 635339
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by: John01/28/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
I made a mistake and ordered the wrong kit.. they took care of it and had the correct bags to me in 3 days 600994
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by: William01/26/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
levels my truck out with my trailer hooked up , what more can you ask for . 600595
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by: Michael B05/25/2015
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
This is my 3rd vehicle I have used this product on . We have a fleet of 1 ton duallies. This is an easy to install, reliable, and reasonably priced air bag kit 196714
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by: Brad06/25/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
I have had the air bags installed for over a year now. From the boat ramp, camper and dump trailer these things just work GREAT. I will add a set of these to every truck i owe from now on! So nice to be able to level you truck out regardless it being a large or small load. They truly give your truck a safer ride when towing! 526431
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by: Kyle12/11/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
awesome product,great price and fast se rvice 589887
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by: Paul09/24/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
The addition of the Air Lift is by far something I should have done years ago. I was short in time so I had my local Midas shop install them. They work so well. I only needed 20 lbs. of pressure to level the truck and trailer. On the road, the trailer rode better, braking felt better, and the up and down motion I disliked going over bumps is gone. Awesome product for safety while towing. 568497
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by: Donovan09/14/2016
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
About a year ago, I installed this on my 2013 Ram 1500 with the hemi. I pull an enclosed 6x12 trailer with my tools and equipment in it. The trailer has a heavy tongue weight and is driven in city traffic every day. This kit has saved my front tires from wearing any more than they did as well as how easy it is to adjust the height of the truck based on my current load. I recommend it. 295497
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by: Mark L08/16/2017
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Have had the air bags installed for 3-4 weeks now. Love them! Huge difference in ride quality when hauling or towing heavy loads. My only criticism is in the design. The left side fit perfect and the bag is perfectly aligned vertically but the right side bag is canted slightly. Almost as if the bottom brackets holes are drilled slightly off. I called the company and was told that up to 15 degrees is acceptable. It just looks as though the bag may wear more but time will tell I guess. I would still recommend. Also looking at purchasing the compressor system to ensure the bags always have adequate pressure. 421216
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by: Edward W09/19/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Great product! Easy install. Tech Tip, On my 2018 F250 in order to install the driver side air bag unbolt the lower shock mounting bolt and swing shock up and out of the way. Have a 2018 28.5 Jayco fifth wheel 1400 LBS pin weight only need 10 psi to level the truck! Rides great! Thanks Again E Trailer 566616
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by: William12/09/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Installed this kit a month ago and used it three times pulling my travel trailer. Works as described and has performed as I expected it to. I have a GMC 1500 and no matter if I have my travel trailer with a 600lb tongue weight or 6'x10' single axle trailer with a 160lb tongue weight, with load of course, my truck would squat in the back. I already added a sway control/weight distribution system and now wanted to get my truck in the right configuration while pulling. For safety and performance. After reading a lot of reviews I chose this kit. This kit was easy to install but did take 3 or 4 hours. I wasn't in a rush and wanted to make sure I followed everything in the instructions and not miss anything. I didn't want to rush through it to miss a critical step and then lose brake fluid due to a hole in a brake line. Mainly didn't want to break anything important nor did I want to puncture the air lifts or the poly lines. Kit went on as expected and fit perfectly. The instructions included pictures and examples to follow that illustrate how everything fits and where everything should be routed. I would definitely buy again. 589432
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by: David R11/24/2014
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Shipped quick everything good 162378
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by: Tracy07/19/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Great air bags. Install was straightforward and the directions were perfect. Really helps if you have a friend assist. One under the truck and one from the top makes it much faster. 543324
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by: Jack04/02/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
This was an airbag install that took me about 4 hours. I did this in my garage with a minimum of tools. I did end up about an inch higher bed height even with empty airbags and no weight on the vehicle but this may come down with use. The shipping from etrailer was fast and the sales agents have firm grasp of their products and installation procedures. I can always get a straight answer from them. I also ordered the curt under bed gooseneck hitch. This took me about 8 hours to install but I was in no hurry and wanted it done right. Thanks etrailer for great service. 491845
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by: Mark03/15/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
The product was delivered in a perfect condition and as scheduled. Very simple installation for 2016 Ford F150. The Ride with 5 lbs is better than the factory ride. I thought it would be a rough based on what others said. The rear height did get raised by 1/2" at 5 lbs. With a good bicycle pump it took 4 pumps to get to 20 lbs., that's much better than getting out the the compressor. 485152
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by: Ryan09/11/2013
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Previously installed Firestone air helper springs in my Ford F250. Wish I would have ordered them instead of the Air Lift helper springs. While quality of Air Lift appears to be good, installation compared to installing the Firestone system is a real bear. Firestone easily as good quality and much simpler/easier to install. 99455
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by: Mike05/30/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
The product arrive in a timely matter as with everything that I have purchased from e-trailer , the only problem I had was there were some lock nuts missing from the package , 2 pouches were opened when I opened the box , [ this was from the factory not e-trailer fought ] the photo's in the installation booklet could have been a little clearer , my truck has sway bars and none of the photo's showed them that I could see and the installation book didn't talk about them , Had to figure it out on my own . Other than that no problems , took about 4 hours to install , a 4 point drive on lift would be a great help , also remove the spare tire , it helps 513733
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Gilbert T - 07/13/2016
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by: Gilbert T.07/14/2015
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
The Airlift airbags I installed on my 2015 Ford F-150 were easy to install and everything fit as described. I have made several purchases from etrailer.com and am very satisfied with the products they sell and the speed in delivery. 211609
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One year later I still like these airbags.My truck rides level and handles smoothly. Without a load, however, its stiff in back and bounces, even with the airbags deflated.
Gilbert T - 07/13/201619359
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by: Paul H.02/25/2017
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
I haul a 8' truck camper that pops up, it has a app. 1400 # weight to it. I also pull a 17' Lund boat that is loaded with my 2011 Dodge 1500. When I first put the truck camper on the truck before installation of the air bags, my truck squatted 6", basically it bottomed out. But when I put the air bags on, WOW, what a difference it made. Now when I travel down the road, there is no more swaying, or bouncing like it use to do on my Chevey that I use to haul it all with without any air bags. But now I see Dodge these are put on all their trucks. I am SO HAPPY I purchased these, & would recommend them to anyone. I told my neighbor about them & he put a set on his F2500, to pull his 31' 5th wheel, & he loves them. I was 65yrs. young when I purchased & installed these Air Bags, & was a welder for 45yrs.. nut if you have any doubts weather you can put them on. Well relax the video that shows you how to put them on when you purchased them makes it a breeze. I hope this easess your mind if you are in doubt about making the purchase. And the price I believe was more than fare. Good Luck to All, And May GOD RICHLY BLESS ALL WHO CALL ON HIS NAME. 345917
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Roy - 09/08/2014
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by: Roy03/08/2013
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Great Price and easy to install. 69682
Comments
Air lift suspension is still working great after a year. Had a couple of minor air leaks at first but no problems after I fixed them. Good quality product.
Roy - 09/08/20146730
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by: Maurice S.03/13/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
I ordered the Air Lift 5000 from etrailer and I was very pleased with doing business with them. I normally order parts from someplace else but I will be using etrailer for all my future needs. The part was delivered on time and etrailer helped me make the right choice for my needs. Helpful, knowledgeable, timely, and provided the right part for the job; 5 stars from me for that. Now onto the Air Lift 5000. I was amazed at how detailed the instructions were. They made it extremely easy to follow the instructions while building the assemblies. Probably one of the easiest part assemblies I have ever put on a truck and definitely the most detailed instructions I have ever seen. Everything bolted directly to stock mounts on the frame and no drilling was required. After getting everything mounted to the truck and installing the air lines, I was a little skeptical about the air line connections and I was afraid of leaks. I filled both air lines to 60 PSI after the install and when I checked the pressure this morning, I was still at 60 PSI. The last thing I will cover is the ride. I have not towed my trailer yet but I am excited for when I do. I dropped the air pressure to 7 PSI this morning and took a 30 mile drive. The difference this part has made is unbelievable. It still rides like a truck but it is much stiffer in the back now when driving on rough roads which adds a huge difference to the ride quality. I can only imagine the difference I will experience when towing my 12k trailer. Overall, I could not be more happy with my purchase. etrailer has 5 star customer service and they sold me a 5 star part. 484223
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KATHLEEN B - 08/07/2018
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by: KATHLEEN B.08/06/2017
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
We just installed this last night on our truck. The instructions are easy to fallow. We will get our new 5th wheel next weekend so we will see then if they hold up. We love etrailer.com excellent customer service and fast shipping. Chris W thank you so much for taking care of our order so quick!!! We are working so hard on getting everything installed before we get our new 5th wheel!!! Your Amazing!! 416612
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Thanks for the follow up. That is exactly what I love about this company, the customer service is out of this world!!! Everyone I have talked with there has gone above and beyond to make sure we are happy with our many many purchases. Everything we have bought there for a 5th wheel has been great. We do not have one complaint. Your company will have us for customers forever. It is so hard to find companys that truly care about their customers like you all!!! Thank you so much!! for taking time to go that extra mile!!!
KATHLEEN B - 08/07/201842049
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by: Robert S.06/11/2014
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Extremely easy to install. Once I got the technique down on the first one, the second bag went in very quickly. 135113
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by: Dave04/25/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
It was as advertised Took about 3 1/2 hrs to install I am 70 yrs old and did not have a lift to use So I am a little slow on the up and downs involved Fit perfectly 500604
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by: Andy A.08/29/2017
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Came well packaged, all itsy bitsy parts accounted for. Says no drilling required but you will need a cutting wheel or hacksaw to cut a bolt off. Instructions are pretty good but pictures sometimes don't show exactly what you need to know. My favorite part 2 hrs install. We all know that means at least 4. One more hour and I'll be finished. 426268
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by: Linwood07/10/2014
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Easy to install in 2-3 hrs. Works well on initial static tests. Have not tried targeted application yet but I am certain there will be no problem. etrailer is the BEST source for ALL my towing and related needs. Thanks etrailer!! 140504
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by: Tim03/23/2013
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Fast shipping and excellent customer service. Will continue to purchase from etrailer. Took about 8 hrs to install the kit. I'm sure that would have been faster for someone who has done it before but I took my time. The air bags work just as I wanted and the kit appears to be high quality materials. If you purchase a kit take your time installing as it's best to fit and refit a couple times on parts of the kit to ensure everything is going as laid out by the instructions. 72041
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by: John10/07/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
The air lift for my 04 ford Excursion has worked great pulling my RV camper. It has made a great ride to enjoy traveling. Very easy to install. Will buy again as I am a very satified customer. 572513
- AL57215
by: JP08/27/2012
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
This Loadlifter worked excellent. Put a Lance camper at 2600 lbs. on my Ford F350 crewcab pickup. Despite the camper package option on my truck with extra rear leaf springs, it still pushed the bed end down and the hood side up in the air. Annoying side to side roll as well. The AirLift LoadLifter had very good instructions and was not difficult to install. Drilled five holes in the frame on each side to attach. Plenty of part options to make it a very good fit. Aired up the springs until the camper was perfectly level. Truck now drives level and considerably less side to side roll. This was well worth the price for the performance. 53242
- AL57212
by: John G06/02/2016
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
I had this installed by my mechanic, he said no problems, basically just bolted in. I went to pick up my 30' travel trailer and I adjusted the pressure to 20psi before I hooked it up. Before the air springs there was a noticeable sag in the back of the truck with the trailer hitched. With just 20psi in the bags there was barely any sag at all, and the trailer pulled much better. Planning on a trip this weekend and I'll probably increase the pressure up to 30psi to see how that works. Very happy with this product, I wish I would have bought it years ago. 256010
- AL57200
by: Shannon Starkey08/20/2017
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Kit was easy and straightforward I added a personal touch of compression fittings and hose clamps 422988
- AL57228
by: Michael04/16/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Greetings ...... Very detailed directions enclosed with product. Air lift kit is doing exactly what I needed to have done , raising rear bumper of my '06 F150 to tow RV to prevent sagging and sway. Was considering air shocks, until air lift kit appeared on my radar. 496910
- AL57213
by: William07/21/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
The air bags went in great, and pretty easy. I did not like the recommended location for the air valves. So I put them through the body panels to have them inside the back doors. They work great like that. I just put in a 7/16” grommet in the panel to run the air line through the outside panel. Works great and easy to fill with air. 544314
- AL57211
by: Tracy h02/26/2015
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First thing is e-trailer the best to buy from , hands down! Air lift 5000 not a great kit in my opinion . This is not my first air bag install , over 12 so far. Brackets look good , bags fit them good and hardware is ok. The problem is the upper bracket is 3/4k inch short of sitting against frame . Jounce cup is in the way , I tried to mock it up in place but hardware is to short . Jounce cup had to be removed for bracket to fit up to frame , it's welded on . This kit is not what I would average to install . I'll try a different manufacturer next time. 2009 chevy 1500 4x4 crew cab . 176164
- AL57299
by: William H.04/19/2012
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Quality of the air helper springs appears good. The installation instructions were good and the parts fit as intended. The Air lift Controller One Compressor works well and quickly inflats the air bags. In fact the compressor only needs to run about 15 seconds to fully inflate the springs when they are under no load. I have made several purchases from etrailer and have been very satisified each time. Keep up the good work! 37698
- AL57212
John S - 02/03/2018
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by: John S.02/03/2017
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Straight forward install. Allow 6+/- hours to get it right. DO read the instructions. Measure the clear height first and get the optional lift blocks if even close to 7" 338388
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Product works very well. My F250 had the camper package with added helper spring. That increased the spacing and thus the need for the lift blocks. Before the blocks, I was breaking the air fitting off of the top of the bags. Air-Ride was awesome. Replaced the bags and sent additional fittings. I put a T in so they would inflate at the same pressure consistently.
John S - 02/03/201834180
- AL57228
by: Kenneth06/28/2018
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Molly was EXTREMELY helpful and informative. Every company needs to have lots of Molly's working for them !!!!! The product was installed as described and we can not wait to try it out with our camper. I will buy again from e trailer and free shipping was a additional savings. 528013
- AL57200
by: Chris05/18/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
High quality and heavy duty. Good instructions as well. Just got them installed yesterday on my 2009 F-150 crew cab with 6.5' box. I also have the B&W turnover gooseneck ball hitch and my main concern was still being able to mount these. Fit like a charm, no interference at all. I wish I would have purchased them sooner. Sometimes we haul loads that might be just a bit heavy for an F-150, but we are careful. These will certainly help. I have similar air bag type suspensions install on our other two work trucks and I love them. What I did was got myself a 1/4" compression tee and plumbed both air bags into one valve. That way, they air up evenly. It comes with everything to air up each bag separately but I prefer them to be the same. They cost about $6 at any hardware store. I mounted the single air fill valve near the drivers tail light inside the box facing forward. There is an opening where the tail light harness runs up and I followed that with the air valve. I drilled a hole and snaked a tie wire down and through some finagling I managed to get the valve out the hole and mounted. Looks good and is out of the way. Install took me about 5 hours from tools out to tools away, but I was not in a big hurry. I aired them up to 70 psi and drove home looking like a hot rod with the back kicked up. Checked the air pressure this morning and all is well. No leaks as far as I can tell. Highly recommended and a great price as well. 643462
- AL57284
by: Howard P05/14/2019
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My order arrived really fast and was exactly as ordered. I have been satisfied with past orders and was equally satisfied with this order. I will certainly use them in the future. 641733
- AL57399
by: Todd05/11/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Easy to install and must have for a cam per. 640821
- AL57284
by: Jeff05/02/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Fast shipping, easy to install. Picking up a slide in camper and hope it works well. 636640
- AL57204
by: Joseph04/23/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Great job etrailer! Your online ordering is simple, easy, and the products actually fit, unlike other retailers! 634327
- AL88399
by: Michael04/06/2019
Review from a similar Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 in Vehicle Suspension
Ordered and received in two days! Installed today. Took 5 hours which is not bad for a 62 year old with two arthritic shoulders and a bad back. Instruction were followed. I did wrap the carriage bolts on right side to protect the brake line. Will test with RV attached to see how my truck rides. 617903
- AL57284
by: Howard04/03/2019
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Very impressed with the ease of ordering and the delivery speed. 616852
- AL57340
by: butch03/22/2019
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- Will B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Fit 2006 GMC Sierra with AirLift 5000 Helper Springs
- I spoke with my contact at AirLift regarding the LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57275 you have installed on your 2006 GMC Sierra. He stated that with this particular system there will not be any compatibility issues with a gooseneck hitch like the B&W Turnoverball Hitch # BWGNRK1067. The air springs mount under the frame rail while most 5th-wheel and gooseneck hitches use the sides.
This gooseneck hitch is confirmed to fit your GMC Sierra and will provide a towing weight capacity...
view full answer... - Air Lift Suspension Enhancement for 2002 Silverado 2500HD with 6 Inch Lift
- The Air Lift Air Cell Custom Helper Spring Kit you referenced is not compatible with lifted vehicles, according to our friends at Air Lift. That particular kit is designed for use in vehicles with stock ride height.
Air Lift does have spacer kits that can accommodate a lifted vehicle, but they will only work with an inflatable air bag system, like the Air Lift Vehicle Suspension, part # AL57275. Then you need a spacer kit for a vehicle with a 6 inch lift.
I have provided a copy of...
view full answer... - Can Firestone Compressor Be Used with Air Lift Air Springs
- It is certainly possible to use the compressor from one brand of air bag kit with the actual air springs from another.
The linked page shows the various Firestone compressors we offer and you'll note these range in psi pressure from 100-psi up to 150-psi.
Air bags require you to maintain a 5-psi minimum pressure at all times to prevent damage to the spring.
view full answer... - Will Curt Gooseneck Hitch Fit 2006 Chevy Silverado with Air Lift Air Bag Kit
- I spoke with my contact at AirLift regarding the LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57275 you have installed on your 2006 GMC Sierra. He stated that with this particular system there will not be any compatibility issues with a gooseneck hitch like the Curt # C60712. The air springs mount under the frame rail while most 5th-wheel and gooseneck hitches use the sides.
view full answer... - Which Air Lift Kit is a Fit for 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500
- The Air Lift suspension enhancement kit spring part # AL84201 that you referenced is a replacement spring and would not be an entire kit like you would need for your 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 dually.
For that you would want the part # AL57275 as it is a confirmed fit.
If you need more suspension support this kit would be what you would need. If the harshness you are describing is coming from the suspension bottoming out this would be the solution to fix that.
view full answer... - Replacement Air Spring for AirLift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Spring Kit # AL57275
- The Replacement Air Spring # AL84293 that you referenced works for rear axle AirLift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate suspension kits. The correct kit for your truck will depend on the version of the 2004 Sierra you have.
The link at right will show you all 5000-lb rear-axle kits and you can use the drop-down menu at the top of the page to select your vehicle style. For example, the AirLift kit # AL57275 fits 2WD and 4WD 3500s, and 2WD and 4WD 2500s.
view full answer... - Air Lift LoadLifter # AL57275 Compatibility with Reese Gooseneck Hitch # 9465-34 on 2003 Silverado
- According to my contact at Air Lift, the frame mounting brackets for the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose # 9465-34 would be in fairly close proximity to the # AL57275 air springs, but they would not interfere with each other. My Air Lift representative noted that there were some interference problems on some 2500 series Ram trucks, but he has never heard of any compatibility problems on a Silverado.
view full answer... - Air Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2007 Chevy Silverado 3500 Classic Body
- Cab and chassis trucks will have a more narrow frame than standard trucks. If your frame rails are 34 inches apart you have a cab and chassis 2007 Chevy Silverado 3500. If the rails are 37 inches apart it was a standard bed truck before the flatbed install.
If you have a cab and chassis truck you would want the part # AL57286, or if you have a standard bed truck you would want the # AL57275.
For a compressor kit that comes with gauges to help maintain air pressure in the bags you...
view full answer... - Will Air Lift Air Bag Suspension Enhancement Fit a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 with B&W Hitch
- Air Lift air bag kit # AL57396 fits Fords so they will not fit your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 but there are options for your truck. The comparable kit for your truck is # AL57275. Please note that this kit will not fit if the truck has the Quadrasteer option.
The upper brackets for kit # AL57275 which attach to the truck frame rails install only on the bottoms of the frame rails. This means that there should be no interference with the brackets on your B&W hitch. I have included links...
view full answer... - Size of Spacers Needed to Install Air Lift Air Bag System on a Lifted 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
- I spoke with my contact at Air Lift and after giving him the specifics of your 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, he recommends using the LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, # AL57275.
In order to determine what size spacer will be needed, you will need to measure the space between the attachment points for the upper and lower brackets of the system. To get the most accurate measurement, it is best to mount the upper and lower brackets of the system first. You would then need to measure the distance...
view full answer... - Air Lift Suspension System Recommendation for a 2004 GMC Sierra
- For you 2004 GMC Sierra you would want to go ahead and get an entire Air Lift Suspension system instead of trying to piece one together. Even if you have certain components already it is almost always less expensive (and less of a headache) to just buy the correct kit outright.
If you have a 2500 or 3500 you would want the # AL57275, or if you 1500 model you would want the # AL59501.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Will Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Bolt on to 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 with No Drilling
- The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Springs, part # AL57298, you referenced are for Ford trucks from the early 1970's to the mid-2000's. So they won't fit your 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 at all.
Instead you want part # AL57275 which is the version of the LoadLifter 5000 springs that do fit your truck. And they do bolt on without much drilling. I've linked a video of the kit being installed on a 2005 Silverado which will be a similar process as your truck.
view full answer... - Firestone Air Spring Kit for 2008 Silverado 3500 Dually with B&W Gooseneck Hitch
- You can use Firestone rear-axle air bag kit # F2700 in your 2008 Silverado 3500 dually that has a B&W gooseneck hitch installed. This kit is compatible with in-bed hitches and it installs without any drilling.
To get the most out of this suspension kit you might consider an on-board compressor that allows easy fine tuning of pressure from your driver's seat. We have heavy-duty single path compressor # F2097 that will adjust both bags equally, and also the heavy-duty dual-path compressor...
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