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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

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1,000-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension with this kit. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Improves handling, braking, and overall ride. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Air Lift. Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear part number AL87CD can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL87CD

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
1,000-lb Load Support: Levels your vehicle under heavy loads for safer braking and handling.
Adjustable Air Pressure (5–35 psi): Lets you fine-tune support for towing or daily driving.
Even Ride Height: Keeps your vehicle level to maintain steering control and headlight aim.
Side-to-Side Leveling: Inflate each spring independently to balance uneven loads.
Durable Polyurethane Design: Resists wear and strain for stable performance over time.

Features to know about

Keep Your Ride Level and Confident: Up to 1,000 lbs of Rear Support

Heavy loads can make the rear end sag and throw off your handling. The Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs add up to 1,000 lbs of load-leveling support inside your rear coil springs so your vehicle stays level and stable. That means better steering, braking, and headlight aim when towing or hauling, without bottoming out or squatting under weight.

Fine-Tune Support for Every Load: Adjustable 5-35 psi Air Pressure

Every load is different, and this setup lets you dial in the perfect balance. You can manually adjust air pressure from 5 psi to 35 psi to match what you’re carrying. Inflate both springs together for even support or run dual air lines to adjust each one independently for side-to-side leveling when loads are uneven.

Smooth Out Rough Roads: Polyurethane Air Springs Inside the Coils

These molded polyurethane air springs fit right inside your existing rear coil springs to absorb bumps and road shock. They take stress off your factory suspension and cut down on sway so your ride feels steady and predictable, even when the pavement isn’t.

DIY Friendly Setup: Simple Install with No Frame Drilling

Installing real load support doesn’t have to be complicated. The kit includes two air springs, heat shields, tubing, Schrader valves, and hardware—everything you need for a clean fit inside the coil springs with no frame drilling required. Add an optional compressor system later if you want on-the-go pressure control, or keep it simple with the included manual inflation valves mounted wherever is most convenient.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

Load-leveling capacity: up to 1,000 lbs

Pressure

Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 35 psi

Warranty

Lifetime warranty:
60-Day satisfaction guarantee:

60855 Air Lift 1000 Air Bag Suspension Support System for Coil Springs - Rear

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2020 - 2028 Lincoln Aviator
2020 - 2027 Ford Explorer

Customer Satisfaction Score:

97% were satisfied with this product

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1322 reviews

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by: CKM 10/10/2021

2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Ford Explorer install. These are well made in the USA. Being robustly made, they do not fold into a "hot dog bun" shape as indicated in the instructions. The Hulk might but I could not. I was able to get them into a "horizontal stomped beer can" shape which I made work. It took about an hour for the first one and less for the second one. I used a plastic dead blow handle to assist since the hammer end allowed for a good handle as I pushed with the actual handle. I have dual exhausts so I routed up through the body rails above the mufflers. I found holes in the A-arm, just rear of the middle hole, that allowed for the air line to be routed back and up. I didn't go forward as the directions illustrated since I would it would not help my situation. Product - A+ Easy of Install - B-

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Ckm One Year Later

10/11/2022

Works great during the two times I actually used them. Dont inflate too much or youll hear squeaking sounds that will drive you insane.

by: Mark 06/29/2026

It was ok did not fully take sag out set to 35psi

by: Joel 12/09/2024 One Year Later

they work great

Joel One Year Later

12/9/2025

GOOD

by: Jacob 06/19/2025

Ford Explorer

I installed these on a 2020 explorer. The bags were not that hard to put into the springs it just takes a little bit of strength. My only complaint was I broke an airline clamp and the kit only came with the exact amount of clamps no extras. So it’s a little annoying I had to go hunt one down at the Auto parts store.

by: Isaac 08/12/2025 One Year Later

We have had this for about a year now and it is still holding pressure strong!

by: Richard 08/16/2025

Had them installed but have not towed with a load yet, with 20 lbs of pressure they did firm up the ride. I will update once I have put a load on them

by: Denice 04/19/2025

2022 Ford Explorer

Sandy P. One Year Later

4/20/2026

still works great . inflate to stiffen tongue weight on suv . no problem in holding air pressure . no leaks or loss of air.

Andrew N.

4/20/2026

@SandyP That's awesome! I'm happy to hear everything is working as it should :)

by: David 09/25/2022

love these
did exactly as promised
highly recommend

by: Simon 10/23/2026

by: Morille 08/05/2022 One Year Later

by: Dave 08/15/2024

by: Christian 09/07/2021

2020 Ford Explorer

by: Mark 05/11/2023

by: Hector 08/24/2021

2020 Ford Explorer

by: Charlie K 09/15/2026

2019 Kia Sorento

Word of advice: It was WAY easier to just remove the coil springs and install the bags that way. (2016-2020 Kia Sorento)

Lift the rear end, remove wheel, disconnect the lower control arm, shock, and sway bar link. Take out the coil spring and insert the bag from the top. Reassemble in reverse order and torque bolts to spec. Much easier.

From that point it was just a matter of routing the air lines through the control arms, up through the subframe, over the spare tire, to the trailer hitch mount. Bags seem to hold air well and are holding up so far. Definitely made an improvement in handling around corners.

Note: There is a noticeable squeaking/noise from the rear end going over bumps at low speeds. Once you're on the pavement or up to speed it improves.

Loses one star for the noise and install. Otherwise not a bad product for the price, especially if you're the DIY type. I personally work on cars, so maybe it was a little easier for me.

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Christopher H.

9/17/2026

Thanks for all of the detail here Charlie and really appreciate the photo!

by: Mark 07/18/2026

Put these on my 2020 Equinox, it has a tow package and pulls my little Wildwood trailer just fine but with this airliift system it feels SOOOO much more stable!! It drives much less ‘mushy’ and handling is a dream. These are simple to install, perfect product for pulling with a light duty SUV, I am extremely impressed.

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Lazer S.

7/20/2026

Glad to hear they are making towing a more comfortable experience, Mark! Cool little camper as well! ^___^ Where did you guys take it?

by: High Rolla Customs llc 09/22/2026

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

We install these on our customers 09 trailblazer to haul a big camper and they really helped a lot! Not just with the towing but just the daily driving and ride quality. 5 stars for sure. It’s a good kit and good price but add a on board compressor and really fine tune things

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by: Rob 04/09/2025

Hummer H2

I purchased this product for some additional support for our Hummer H2 when we are towing our travel trailer. I removed the springs for easier installation of each bag.
I am 66 years old and total time from start to completion was 3 1/2 hours from set up to clean up !

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Gwendolyn Y.

4/10/2025

The helpers look great on your Hummer, Rob! What kind of travel trailer are you hauling?

Rob

4/10/2025

@GwendolynY We are towing a 16’ travel trailer and the bags add just a little extra support for bumps so I won’t get sag or excessive rear end bounce.

Rob One Year Later

4/11/2026

I have towed my RV several times over the last year and these helper springs work perfectly! I had a very small air leak but I added some silicone at the airline connections and it is 100 percent! I carry a battery powered air compressor with me and it’s basically a “set it and forget it” systems.

by: Scott 01/11/2026 One Year Later

Works great on my 2000 Lexus LX470. I installed these to supplement my AHC deleted suspension. These were installed with Land Cruiser rear springs. Instructions were easy to follow. Routed separate air lines (did not use the y connector) above the frame and fitted the valves into existing holes on the bumper. Run them at 8-10 psi when I have gear in cargo area. Holds air perfectly.

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Lazer S.

1/13/2026

Glad they are working well for you, Scott! I gotta ask, did you do the AHC delete as it was worn our or did you just not particularly like it? I've heard people do this for either reason.

Scott

1/13/2026

@LazerS The AHC system was great when working optimally but mine was wearing out. The globes were starting to fail, both rear hydraulic shocks were weeping, and the ride was getting firm over small road imperfections. I decided to do the AHC delete for cost effectiveness, reliability, and possible future suspension upgrades.

by: Arthur 09/24/2024

2021 Jeep Wrangler

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.

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Arthur One Year Later

9/25/2025

The air springs are still operating as well as the day I installed them. They do not leak any air pressure nor have they degraded in any way. What a great and simple solution that lasts.

by: Toby 08/02/2026

2011 Chevrolet HHR

Great product works as should

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Christopher H.

8/4/2026

Thanks for your feedback Toby. Really appreciate you adding a photo!

by: Donnie M. 06/12/2026

2005 dodge Ram Pickup

I knew going into this, this was going to be a pain to install. After 5 hours, I had to call a friend who was a mechanic to come over and help get the bags into the springs. We finally read enough reviews where people said to heat up the bags a little, fold them and zip tie them. This worked! But.....Here we are, they've been installed, traveled over 2000 miles with them in and let me tell you, the noise! OMG THE NOISE! Every bump, dip, hell - I think just for the fun of it - my car squeaks like a 1970's Cadi! I've used multiple Teflon lubricants, Bearings Grease and other various lubricants. NO, I didn't use WD40. You can hear me coming down the road the noise is that loud. I called Airlift as instructed and they advised me that they're not even showing that these are a match for my car although Etrailer does. The tech that I spoke to told me that if I've driven that much, with and without loads, adjusted the PSI (which I have. I've gone from 5-35psi as instructed. No matter where I am sitting, it is loud! For someone who is tone sensitive with high PTSD and ADHD/OCD - this is not working. Airlift said that there's a 60 day ride approval. I don't approve as I've gotten to the point that I don't even want to drive my 2025 car! Instead, I've been driving a 2005 van if I need to go to the store or anything. I've truly tried to let these be the savior of my needs, but I think I'm going to just bite the bullet and get a Gladiator or Ram.

Donnie M. One Year Later

6/16/2026

Well, after going back and forth - basically it comes down to - 60 day drive warranty doesnt compute. So after spending $300 on install, now Im expected to spend another $300-$400 to have them removed to return them, oh and pay for return. So roughly $800 to get back $130. Ill chalk this up to understanding that if a product doesnt work out in any manner. To remove these, you have to take the rearend of the car off - shocks and springs - then try to get the bags out of a much smaller ending without damaging otherwise youll not refund. Basically no support, other than a were sorry.

James D.

6/16/2026

@DonnieM Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very sorry to hear how frustrating this has been for you, especially after the time, effort, and additional expense you invested into the installation. I do want to clarify that these Air Lift air bags are confirmed to fit your vehicle application, this has been confirmed through Air Lift. However, we completely understand that while a product may be compatible with a vehicle, that doesn't necessarily mean it will meet expectations in terms of ride quality, noise levels, or overall satisfaction. While I realize that doesn't change your experience, I do want to sincerely apologize that these air bags have not delivered the results you were expecting. We appreciate your feedback and the detailed information you've provided. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and I'm sorry this solution did not work out the way you had hoped.

by: Douglas 11/12/2025

Awesome Air Bag support for my rear springs for my 2014 Toyota Sienna 3.5" lifted van. It stopped rear sag with heavy loaf and body roll when driving.

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by: Benny 09/20/2025

2015 Honda Odyssey

After installing I was very happy with the performance of the Air Lift kit.
A few notes I will highlight to help with install:
-When using the template, the hole is closer to the inside of the center of the van.
-Use a Step Drill bit to cut the hole in the lower control arm. I got mine from HF.
-Route the air hoses thru the lower control arms and zip tie them up along the rear subframe
-I sprayed with air bags with Lithium grease to keep any noises from occurring
-3d printed a bracket to hold the fittings on my rear hitch

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by: Jim Egger 07/29/2026

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

I put the Airlift 1,000 kit on our Suburban LT 1500 which has a towing package on it to enhance the vehicles ability to lessen frost heaves on our Alaskan highways while towing our travel trailer. The air shocks of the towing package although heavy duty were stressed out on trips down the Alcan. The new airbags are working just fine and were easy to install. After ordering the kit, it arrived within the week. The instructions were easy to follow.

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