Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
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Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL59526
- Air Springs
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Lift
- Standard Duty
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.
Features:
- Provides your vehicle with up to 2,000 lbs of load-leveling support, reducing strain on your rear suspension and improving both safety and ride quality
- Designed for light-to-medium duty trucks, vans, and SUVs with leaf springs
- 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
- Installs between your vehicle's frame and its leaf springs
- Manual inflation valves are typically mounted on bumper for easy access
- Includes 2 air springs, mounting brackets, hardware, alignment tool, tubing, and Schrader valves for manual inflation
- Add a compressor system with in-cab gauges (sold separately) to monitor and automatically adjust air pressure
- Made in USA
Specs:
- Load-leveling capacity: up to 2,000 lbs
- Ride Control 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
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.
59526 Airlift Ride Control Air Bag Suspension Support System - Back Axle
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2002 - 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
- 1996 - 2002 Chevrolet Express Van 1500
- 1996 - 2002 Chevrolet Express Van 2500
- 1996 - 2002 GMC Savana Van 1500
- 1996 - 2002 GMC Savana Van 2500
- 2000 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
- 1970 - 1996 Chevrolet Van G10
- 1996 - 2012 Ford Van E-150
- 1970 - 1996 GMC Van G1500
- 2000 - 2009 GMC Yukon XL 2500
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Customer Reviews
Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle - AL59526
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (142 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.
- AL59526
by: JR03/07/2022
It was a challenge to fit a Ford 2002 E150 but took about a half-day to install. IT WAS WORTH IT!!! Prevents van roll in corners and I can haul so much more without the van steering being comprised. When I pull a trailer the van doesn't squat as much. Definitely worth the upgrade price and install time.
- AL59526
by: Steven11/19/2017
1997 Nissan Leaf
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.
- AL59526
by: Randolph04/11/2013
1990 Chevrolet Van
can't even really explain it my van has never ridden so smooth and for the money it's a no brainer and as far as safety and stability i can easily get another 20 years out of this van with no problem no sway no roll just a product that does what it says
- AL59526
by: Clint10/08/2020
Installed easy. Quality parts. I would buy it again
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Carl B - 04/22/2021
by: Carl04/21/2020
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
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.
Comments
Ive now crossed the country several times with a 2,500 lb travel trailer. The air springs leveled the truck well, and no one flashes their high-beams at me anymore after dark. I will concur with the review below that the truck now bottoms out much sooner when empty and with reduced pressure in the springs. That may be normal, but its literally shocking and unexpected.
Carl B - 04/22/2021
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by: Hoping for a better result.04/08/2022
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
The package arrived, torn open. It was also obvious the box had been previously opened and then re-taped closed improperly. The contents of the box were loose with no internal packing with the items inside crashing into each other. Gratefully the contents so far appear undamaged. The damage to the box could be the responsibility of USPS but the fact that the box was not packed correct is on the vendor. I cannot recommend this company based on the way they shipped the package.
- AL59565
by: Red 2016 Sierra Denali Crew Cab06/01/2021
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Give etrailer a chance to price match their competitors. I called and within a few minutes Allison had my order entered. Parts shipped same day and price match credit card refund soon followed.
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Earl - 08/17/2014
by: Earl08/16/2013
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
I installed the airlift support this afternoon. I had removed Timbren Shocks which are just hard rubber shocks that mount to the factory spring bumper support. The airlift required drilling out the rivets and removing this OEM support. Here are pictures of the left and right units installed on my truck. I already have an Air Lift pump and rear bags on the rear of my truck. When I put my plow on then I will see how well these perform and any sag or how much lift. I have a 7"-6" Western Pro Plow for my 1987 GMC V-2500 4x4. As a note, I was missing hardware from that hardware package. I had to look through my own stock in order to complete the install. If it is at all possible, I would be most appreciative if you could get AirLift to provide a hardware package that was complete. I also install the mirrors on my GMC. I have my 102" wide 20 foot cargo trailer connected to my truck and will be using that in a few days. I am hoping they will give me a better rear vision of the sides of my trailer. When I get it on the road, I will have a better idea on what to comment. When I do, I will send pictures. I don't plan on keeping them on the truck all the time, just when I used the cargo trailer.
Comments
I found that the front lift suspension items worked well for plowing this past winter. I had no sag in the front as all the weight went right to the axel. My only planned upgrade is a dual gauge system so that I can pump or reduce the air separately from the dash of the truck as to utilize the under hood pump. At present I just add air separately to each line on the front. A well made product from Air-Lift.
Earl - 08/17/2014
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by: Aleksey05/27/2021
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Installed in 45 minutes.. easy and great.. no more rubbing tires on Fender well with all my heavy load in the back..
- AL59561
by: Peter L06/21/2013
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
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.
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by: Brandon03/14/2022
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
High quality product. I have these on a 1985 Toyota 4x4 pickup with a 1000lb camper on it full time. Only issue was that I had to fabricate a spacer to clear the parking brake cable but that wasn't a big deal. Zero issues after 1 year and 10,000 miles. Highly recommend these
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by: Eric06/06/2017
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Install these on my 2015 Chevy Colorado. I pull a fairly big travel trailer and although it's no problem pulling it I had noticed that over the last couple of years the rear of the truck was gradually sagging more. The AirLift fixed it right up. The ride now inspires more confidence and I definitely have more control over the whole rig. Installation was fairly easy. I'm pretty handy but quite green when it comes to vehicles so I would say it's accessible to anyone with a handy thumb. I even managed to install them without removing the wheels. It took a bit longer and required more up and down with the car jack but since I did it a couple of hours at a time over a couple of days it allowed me to still drive during the installation process. I'm am a huge fan and would recommend it to anyone.
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by: Kurt03/19/2022
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Good quality product. Makes big difference on my Toyota Tacoma. Installation is straight forward. However, the instructions are not specific to models of trucks. I had to modify one component as it interfered with the shock absorber lower mount at the axle.
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Johnny C - 03/15/2021
by: John S03/14/2020
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
I'm very pleased with these airbags. Saved $100 versus the competition. The kit is specific to the model and year of my truck and fit perfectly. I'm 66, handy with a wrench, but not a mechanic. I completed the installation by myself in a couple of hours without a lift. The instructions are clear but I found it helpful to also watch the u-tube video as I went through the steps. (Better pictures) My F-150 has plenty of power but soft suspension which makes for a comfortable ride when empty but sat down low with a heavy trailer. I can pump up the airbags and level out the load. I made several trips with a 20' deckover trailer carrying 10,000 pounds of produce and had no problems. I'm wishing I had also purchased and installed the built-in air compressor. I will probably add it later. I air up at the farm before adding a load and I carry a twenty dollar 12 volt compressor in the tool box just in case I have an unexpected load. This doesn't add to the hauling capacity of my truck but it keeps my headlights on the road and not in the trees.
Comments
Airbags are still working great! 2015 F150.
Johnny C - 03/15/2021
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by: Bbrown06/10/2015
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Product arrived in just a couple of days and was very easy to install. Only took an hour. When I filled the system with air I found a leak on the bag itself. Called Rebecca at etrailer and she gave me the number to air lift and she would check with me in a couple of days. I called airlift and had a new bag in two days. Rebecca did email me and ask if everything was ok. Hooked the camper up and tried it out and man did it work great. This was a great buying experience and will soon purchase the on board air compressor from etrailer
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by: Great purchase and worth the money!08/17/2019
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Install was simple. Took me 2 1/2 hours by myself, plus my buddy 1 hour to weld on a nice bracket for the air valves on the back bumper (see pics). Instructions were confusing and nomenclature did not match parts, but I eventually got it figured out. There are also two spots in the instructions that tell you not to tighten certain nuts down so that you can adjust the bags later, but it never tells you when or how to tighten them later. I recommend you jack up the rear axle and remove the rear tires so you have plenty of room to move around and install this. System looks really nice on the pickup, and you can hardly tell there's anything on there unless you are looking closely. Even while almost empty, the bags push the rear of the pickup up a little bit which looks cool. And it seems to ride smoother now too. I have not tried it with pulling cargo or a trailer yet, and will update this review if I don't notice anything good.
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by: Chris L.06/20/2017
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
I purchased and installed this kit on my 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha to assist the rear springs for towing my heavy jet ski trailer, and it preformed flawlessly. Straightforward install, great quality product, and the bags are holding up really well to the abuse I've put them through. I definitely recommend this kit to anyone considering purchasing it for their rig.
- AL59570
by: Campbell04/05/2022
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
I installed it myself. It was easy and straightforward. It appears to be of high quality and well built. All materials are rust free after one year!
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by: John Giordano03/16/2022
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Excellent product support. One side had a little bit of a leak after 6 months, and they replaced both of them with brand new. No other issues at all, and I work my truck pretty hard. Highly recommended this product.
- AL59561
by: Bill S12/04/2020
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
They fit well and do what they are supposed to do. Loaded up the back of my Tacoma and pulled a 3400 lb travel trailer on a 3600 mile trip last summer. About 40 psi in the air ride leveled the truck. The only thing that could be considered negative is that the truck bottoms out sooner (when not as low) than without the helpers. I believe the bags compress completely before the trucks hard stop is reached. If you keep enough air in them, I don’t think it would be a problem, but that much air raised my unloaded truck about 2 inches over stock.
- AL59570
by: Karl07/23/2021
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Great bolt on kit,honestly the hardest part is grinding the bump stops, and running the air lines ( use plenty of zip ties) to secure the lines.....I cut the air line in half and had plenty of hose to secure to the inside of the frame rails and coil it before connecting them to the bracket I mounted to my trailer hitch.
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Mike L - 03/09/2019
by: Terry03/09/2019
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
They worked good...for a short while. Six months later both inflatable bags burst, so are worthless, maybe even less than worthless, as the ride is jarring when hitting bumps. I question whether this set was really intended to fit my Tacoma 4x4 (though I was assured they were & the box they came in said so). From the beginning, the air bags were a tight fit when installing, were squashed slightly off center. I filled them with just enough air to lift when I attached a loaded bumper hitch trailer. That worked fine, & much better handling with them on. After I used the trailer, I deflated air bags as much as I could. The ride was still rough. I noticed the bags were squished off to side quite a bit. I didn't pull trailer for another 6 months, but when I did hook up, I tried inflating bags. The air just blew through the bags. NOT A DURABLE PRODUCT.
Comments
You dont mention the model year of your Tacoma. According to AirLift, the bags are meant for use on suspensions that are in good repair. If the suspension is excessively worn, youll have clearance problems during installation. Also, the bags need to have a minimum of 5 psi in them. Driving on them when theyre completely deflated will damage the bags, causing them to leak. The air bags are covered by a limited lifetime warranty, please contact our Customer Service folks at 800-298-8924.
-- Mike L - 03/09/2019
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by: Luke09/12/2021
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Easy to install. Haven't pulled a trailer yet but I think that they will do the job.
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by: Fred04/25/2022
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Great product! It helped support the additional load on our truck. Worked exactly as it should
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by: Dennis09/28/2021
Review from a similar Ride Control in Vehicle Suspension
Installation was pretty straight forward. Did my first trip towing my 3000 pound camper and they made a huge difference in ride and stability! If you can, get the compressor system for these. It will make the experience much better!
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