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2,100-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Includes a standard duty air compressor with analog control.
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Hi everybody, Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a look at these Air Lift 1000 Heavy Duty Air Helper Springs with Analog Standard Duty Air Compressor for your rear coil springs. Now this kit has been designed to fit your 2019 and newer RAM 1500, both two and four wheel drives, and on custom fit parts such as this kit, I do recommend taking advantage of our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com. Just input the year, make, and model of your vehicle and our fit guide will confirm if this will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you. Now, as you know, hauling or towing heavy loads can cause the back of your Ram to squat and add unnecessary stress to your suspension. This stress not only affects your brakes in a bad way, but your tires and your headlight aim and handling will suffer as well.
So to improve your Ram's ability to endure heavy loads, you are going to need to add support to your existing coil springs in the back of your truck. Now these springs are constructed of polyurethane and they are going to install inside of your Ram's rear coil spring suspension. And these are going to provide 2100 pounds of load leveling support to improve safety and ride quality. And these will support your existing rear coil spring suspension, when you are hauling or towing heavier loads, it's gonna keep it level. They're going to improve steering and braking performance and they're gonna help maintain headlight aim and they will even reduce tire wear and suspension strain.
This kit's also going to help diminish sway and absorb road shock, improving the stability and ride quality. Now the air pressure in these springs have a range from 5 PSI to 50 PSI and you do need to maintain at least 5 PSI in these springs. And then this does include this standard duty compressor, and this is going to let you inflate and deflate the springs with just a push of the button. And that button, of course, is on this gauge that's also included here. So it's going to be very easy to use.
This single path system is going to level the springs equally and what's nice about this system is it will automatically restore air spring pressure if the springs fall below 5 PSI. So this kit includes everything that you see here. You're gonna get the springs, you're gonna get the compressor, you're gonna get the gauge, you're gonna get the air line, the fittings, the hardware, the spacers. So it's going to be a complete kit you can see here, along with instructions to guide you through the installation and the operation. Now again, the load leveling capacity is up to 2100 pounds.
However, these springs will not actually increase your Ram's weight carrying capacity. So you do wanna make sure that you're not exceeding the manufacturer's recommended weight limit. Well, I think that's gonna wrap up our look today. I do hope that our brief time together was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy, thank you for joining me.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (1198 Customer Reviews)
2,100-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Includes a standard duty air compressor with analog control.These air springs are one of the best investments you can make if you have a 4XE Wrangler. The battery pack is so heavy, I am finding after a couple of years the factory springs are getting too spongy and the body lean is more noticeable on the road especially cornering. Plus when you go over larger bumps the body sway is much more noticeable. I looked into an air spring set up but did not really want to spend several thousand dollars and I was surprised when I came across this set for under $[XX]. I was sceptical but thought, why not. They arrived in a small box and I was even more doubtful but when I opened it and took out the kit, I was impressed with the quality of the materials. I followed the instructions (with a few exceptions) and found them to be very easy to install. If you take your time with routing the air lines over the factory heat shields and carefully bring them to the rear drivers side, you can install them using the t connector. You can drill a hole through the thin part of the bumper right beside the license plate. There is just enough air line included to do this. The Schrader valve seats perfectly and makes it very convenient to add or bleed air from the system with only one adjustment. I set the springs at 12 psi and coupled with my after market adjustable shocks, I can make my Wrangler so smooth it feels more like a European SUV than a Jeep. Excellent product.
After my AIR LIFT 1000came in and laid everything out to inspect . wow this goes in the coil springs! after reading instructions it was a little tricky folding the bladder into hotdog bun and sliding into coil spring. the second coil spring was better. that being said, got it aired up to 35 psi and hooked up my tear drop trailer and was totally satisfied with the way my Murano handle the towing . ( 2020 Nissan Murano awd ) pulled teardrop with no swaying and car rode level. after trip I lowered the PSI to 5 -7 lbs. Air Lift 1000 perfect
I added this kit to my 2005 Chevy Tahoe Z71 last year (2023). This kit was exactly what I needed to compliment my already installed, upgraded Bilstein shocks to help me tow a Camaro on a car hauler trailer from Colorado to Florida. I kept the bags inflated to 30-35psi the entire trip. I experienced no bag leakage, sag, sway, or bounce while towing. After the haul to Florida, I have kept the bags/kit in place with the bags regularly kept at 5-10psi. This has stiffened up the rear end nicely (not too much) as a daily driver hauling kids, sports equipment, tools, etc. without any issues. Intial install took about 2 hours as the most difficult part was feeding each bag through/inside the rear coil springs and making sure of no pinch points on the bags. I would recommend this kit as the materials, instructions and support from etrailer with videos, pics, and reviews (if needed), are top notch! Thank you etrailer!
They work great. I’ve used them to align my boat, a utility trailer and the wheelchair carrier for my wife. Has improved the ride and gas mileage by making the combinations more aero Dynamic. I would purchase again and recommend them to others
I have a ‘21 Gladiator ecodiesel and a 16’ trailer with a ‘95 YJ rock crawler, I had a lot of rear end sag when pulling, almost 3” loaded. I was skeptical of these things and read a bunch of stuff about people having problems with them, this was definitely the cheapest way to try to solve my problem so I pulled the trigger. They work great! The directions are easy and to the point and install is a breeze.i would suggest to anyone looking for these to follow the directions and remove the springs to install instead of rolling and collapsing the bags to try to shove them between the coils. Total install time for me was 1 hr 20 min and I took my time installing air lines with wire loom protection.
Product arrived promptly. Very simple idea, but absolutely difficult as H&¿¿to install. Trying to squeeze the folded air bag between the coil Springs was an absolute nightmare. Maybe some springs on some vehicles have a larger spacing between the coil,but a 2019 Kia Sorento does not. It took almost 6hrs to install both sides. One trick that did help was to use a little silicone spray on the air bag where it was jammed into the coil spring. This helped make the bag slippery so it passed between the coil spring. Just don't get it all over the air bag or it will be too slippery to hold onto as you push it into place. The hose clamps are really a poor design, awkward to squeeze with pliers as you position them into place. So far bags appear to be holding air pressure. Time will tell has to how durable and dependable they will be.I installed them to assist with towing my camper and help reduce the squatting when towing.
Very nice product so far. Installed on a 2011 Toyota Sienna van that has been converted to a rear entry wheelchair van. The airbags allowed for that extra stiffness needed to compensate for the added weight of the wheelchair. Ride quality did not suffer at all, and in fact, felt better with less sway. Hopefully it will last for a long time, but so far, we are very happy with it.
Air lift 1000 installed in my 2016 Toyota sequoia. Installation went smooth and was easy to install. I have the bags set to 15psi now for daily driving. Will monitor it for a a couple weeks and see if there is any leaks.
Very helpful and very Happy with this air lift kit ,I did put 100 miles and fit my set-up for a rav4 2009 and pop-up c for 1,700 pounds camper .Thanks
2017 Toyota Sienna van, very helpful for heavy loads and load balancing when pulling 13’ fiberglass and 19’ popup campers. Have used these for years on several different vehicles and have never been disappointed.
Installation was a breeze - of course after putting the truck on a frame lift and taking off the tires and wheel wells. Long enough line to run it to the bumper and really easy to fill. Impressive!
Reviewing the Air Lift 1000 kit 60860 for Kia/Hyundai SUV
Installed in a 2017 KIA Sorento LX. Like many other reviews claim, this was not easy to install although the factory video makes it look so, so simple. I followed the instructions for the first bag, it took me 2 and ½ hours to get it inside the spring coil. I used an exacto knife for cutting the hole, which worked very well. Not having a spoon type tire iron, I eventually settled on the handle of a large crescent wrench. After inserting the bag ½ way in, using the wrench to push on the part already in the spring brought the rest of the bag further in. Eventually I finally got the first bag inserted although it was twisted. Inflating the bag straightened it out. Starting on the second bag, I noticed it was much more pliable. It had been sitting in the Florida sun for the past 2 ½ hours. I folded it down as instructed, then folded it in ½ lengthwise and used zip ties to secure it. After sitting in the hot sun for another hour while I hydrated, it only took me 10 minutes to get the 2nd bag inserted and needed no other tools to assist. Carefully snipped the zip ties off and it popped into place. Running the air lines was simple enough. The hose clamps are very fragile, be patient, be careful or they will break.
Overall I am quite pleased with the performance of the bags. They make a big difference in how the KIA rides when towing. They hold pressure and are easy to inflate & deflate. I use a bicycle tire pump as I have no need to modify the pressure in route and didn’t see the need to spend the money on a remote control inflation system.
These are difficult to install and failed to deflate after one use. What we found is that he air hoses above the air bags are just narrow enough to pass through protective rubber hole liners that are provided with the kit. The hose catches and kinks which then prevented the air bags from deflating. I had to have my mechanic dissemble the entire set up and customize the hole for the hose and add a custom liner for the hole to prevent the problem. The installation, plus modification cost me more than the cost of the airlift product. My mechanic had installed these types of air bags on several other vehicles. In fact, it was the mechanic who recommended a suspension airbag system for my Dodge Grand Caravan minivan after I attached a trailer hitch with cargo carrier. It's a great idea, but this product version is not designed for trouble-free use.
After a year it's been great. One thing I do remember is definitely have some extra hose clamps on hand. Only provided enough for each hose end and 2 of them were already brittle and snapped when first opened. Other than that no issues. I keep it on 5psi without added tongue weight, 25-30 with the bike or cargo hitch racks. Without it I'd sag a good 4-6 inches and only have about 2 to 3 inches of wheel clearance on my 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek. With it aired up it only sags maybe an inch.
Installed this kit on our 08' sienna awd the day before a road trip. Install went fairly smooth. It did take a couple of attempts to get the air bags stuffed into the coil springs. Routed both airlines individually and mounted on lower bumper black trim just above the hitch. Held air at 35psi overnight, deflated to 25psi with cargo and hit the road. All seems well and the van handles better loaded.
Have to echo other positive reviews of this product. Makes the sienna even more versatile, and it is both affordable and a moderate diy project for shadetrees like me
Great bang for the buck and I had no problems installing myself along with new rear shocks. I had my doubts, but we just completed a 2 week trip fully loaded and towing our popup camper, and they still held 22 psi after all that (started with just under 30 psi so no real leaks!). Definitely improved the ride height and overall handing in all conditions.
Very easy to install , the best choice I could have made for towing 16ft 6000lb + trailer . Haven’t had to make additional adjustment since installed over a year ago
The system seems to work as expected. I carry a 250 lb scooter on a hitch carrier and it only squats the rear less than a half inch now. The bags are soooo hard to get in place. I ended up getting tire spoons and putting way more force on them than I expected. I am not crazy about the cheap plastic tee since all other fittings are brass. I suppose it will be easy enough to fix if it fails but just seems a bit cheap to me.
Package arrived damaged,no parts missing or damaged, can't comment on product not installed at this time.
Jim
I did not like them. The Exploded on me while on the road. customer service was good and sent a replacement .
Getting the tubing completely over the plastic barbed tee fittings is difficult at best without damaging the fittings. The bags will not hold pressure for more than a day. The metal barded fittings are much easier to use & get the tube seated properly. Recommend NOT using the plastic tee fittings.
Getting the bags inside the springs is a test of patience, flexibility, hand & arm strength within a confined area. This is not a quick installation AND make sure you're in the shade because you'll be sweating enough without the help of the sun.
Once everything was installed & inflated, the ride without the trailer was noticeably better & with the trailer, the bag end sag was completely eliminated. FYI, the ride of the KIA without the air bags & trailer is already very nice.
its been a year of using the lift kit on the Jeep Wrangler Rubi (4door). no issues. did replace the clips with tighter fitting clips.
not much else to say. works as advertised.
They didn’t make much of a difference or any on my Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. I followed the instruction and put them on properly, they are just undersized or I got the wrong part number
Just installed my new set of air bags (AL60815 Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs) on my 2008 Odyssey.
I purchased this model as a replacement to the previous air bags (F4179 Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs) that I purchased from etrailer four years ago.
I had to replace them because this winter one of the push on fittings broke off one of the air bags.
I have been using those air bags for four years towing my 2200 lbs tent trailer.
The only complaint I had was that sometimes air would seep out after towing for a few hours. I suspected it was from the push on fittings.
That was the reason I choose this model as they have barb fittings and spring clamps. Very positive connections and tight fits.
Installation was very easy as all the holes in the tables were already done from the last install.
1. Somethings to keep in mind, if your shocks are a few years old consider changing them at the same time.
2. Remember to support the table with a jack while removing and installing the retaining bolt for the table. Failure to do that will damage the threads on the bolt and rapidly decompress the spring.
3. When drilling the hole in the table don’t rush. Centering the hole so the valve on the air bag does not force against the edge is very important. Luckily there is a template in the instructions booklet.
4. Running the air line to the passenger side bag can be done through the center cross member.
I mounted my valve inside the van to keep it clean and out of the way. Using the tee to connect both bags to a single valve will facilitate inflation and ensure they are both at the same pressure.
I will be ordering another set of these air bags when I replace this Odyssey with a newer model in a few years.
Kit is very complete. All the parts I needed and did not have to run to the auto parts store.
Didn't use the heat shield because where I ran the line it is protected from the exhaust pipe.
Working well on our AWD 2019 sienna. We did add a onboard compressor as they do slowly lose pressure and have to be checked often if you do not have an automatic compressor.
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