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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

Part Number: AL88397
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5,000-lb Capacity. LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs have internal bumpers, so you get the adjustable load support of air springs and the comfort and reliability of jounce springs. Jounces also work as a fail-safe if air springs lose pressure. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Air Lift. Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle part number AL88397 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL88397

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • 5,000-lb Load Support: Levels your truck and keeps it stable when towing or hauling heavy gear.
  • Built-In Jounce Springs: Absorb shocks and prevent bottoming out for a smoother, safer ride.
  • Independent Air Adjustment: Tune 5–100 psi per side to balance uneven loads for better control.
  • Protects Suspension Parts: Reduces strain on factory springs and guards against sway and sag.
  • Quick DIY Setup: Includes brackets, hardware, and valves for easy inflation and adjustment.
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Features to know about

Stay Level and Confident Under Heavy Loads: Up to 5,000 lbs of Rear Axle Support

When the rear end starts to sag under a heavy trailer or full bed, the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air springs step in with up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity. By pairing your existing suspension with these heavy-duty air springs, you keep weight distributed across all four wheels and your ride level from front to back. That means better steering response, braking, and headlight aim even when you’re towing or hauling serious weight.

Smooth Out the Ride with Built-In Jounce Springs

Rough roads don’t have to beat you up. Each air spring has a closed-cell urethane jounce spring inside that works as a built-in overload spring. When air pressure isn’t enough to support the load, the jounce springs engage progressively—the more weight you add, the stiffer they become. They absorb bumps and shocks to reduce sway and bottoming out, giving you a more stable and comfortable ride.

Close-up of Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air helper spring showing internal urethane jounce bumper for improved load support and ride comfort.

Adjust Air Pressure for Any Load or Road

Not every trip is the same, so your suspension shouldn’t be either. The LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate system adjusts from 5 psi to 100 psi so you can fine-tune support for towing or unloaded driving. Inflate both sides equally for even front-to-back leveling or independently for side-to-side correction when hauling uneven loads. Manual inflation valves and air lines are included, and an optional compressor system can be added later for in-cab control.

Built Tough for Real Work

These springs are made from 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber with high-strength Zytel nylon endcaps that are lighter, stronger, and more corrosion resistant than steel. Air Lift’s exclusive upper and lower roll plates protect the bags from damage and extend service life. The combination of durable materials and smart design gives long-lasting support through years of towing, hauling, and hard use.

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring with protective roll plates designed to increase strength and durability for rear axle suspension support.

Easy Setup for DIY Installers

Everything you need comes in the box—mounting brackets, hardware, air lines, and manual inflation valves. The system mounts cleanly on the rear axle without complex modifications. Once installed, just pump in air through the inflation valves (usually on the bumper) to dial in your pressure. It’s a straightforward setup that makes it easy to get reliable suspension support right in your own driveway.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Load-leveling capacity: up to 5,000 lbs

Air Pressure

  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 100 psi

Warranty

  • Lifetime warranty
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee

Note

  • Compatible with in-bed hitches.

88397 AirLift Load Lifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle

Installation Details AL88397 Installation instructions

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2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty
product is great, acomplished what I needed to pull our 5th wheel safely and comfortably. The instructions are horrible.
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2024 GMC Sierra 1500
I was easy to install just a few hours. Everything in the kit fit well. It would be nice if an extension brackets were provided for the brake line/abs wire mounting bars would be included like the brake line adapters that’s provided in the kit is my only recommendation to make it top notch.
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Claire H.

8/11/2026

Glad to hear the install went smoothly! Thanks for the suggestion on the brake line/ABS brackets too. Definitely something that could make a good kit even better!

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2024 Nissan Titan XD
Just had them installed, I’ll be hauling a 9800lb travel trailer soon. That will be the real test!
Added 40lbs of air, they sit the rear of truck up nicely.
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Mike L.

8/19/2026

Nice job Debbie, please let us know how they handle your trailer!

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2020 Ford F-150 Raptor
Works amazing. The install was a little more difficult than it appears… It actually took me and a couple other guys five hours to get it completely installed.
There was a lot of cutting/grinding metal to make pieces fit properly, and had to drop the axel completely… I think that’s only for my gen 2 raptor.
At the end of the day, though I’m very happy with the result
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Tanner @.

8/12/2026

Product works great and helps level the truck during towing. I have noticed a difference in the amount of travel my back wheels have when offloading. But I knew that would be a sacrifice.

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Great instructions and easy installation! Fit perfectly! Loaded my tractor to test them out and they completely leveled my sagging truck with 42psi.
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Brooke M.

3/24/2025

Happy to hear these are getting the job done! Your set up looks great, and man! What a beautiful picture. Blue, sunny skies, green grass, a cool breeze (I'd wager) perfect day to hitch up the trailer and get some work done!

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Matt

3/24/2026

Been great! I really don’t like the internal jounce stops though. When you are unloaded and running lower bag pressure, a dip or bump will hit the bump stops really hard and jar your passengers in the backseat. It’s almost too uncomfortable to ride in the backseat now. As for the loaded and high pressure performance it’s great! Great handling and no sag at all when towing.

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The truck rides much better now, though I haven’t yet towed with the air bags yet. The bags took out that annoying side to side movement.
Just great!
Easy to install.
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Kate F.

1/21/2026

Install looks fantastic Lloyd! Glad to hear they helped with the side to side movement. What kind of trailer are you going to be towing with the new set-up? Fun camper, work trailer?

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Deliver was awesome, installation was a little more complicated than expected but had installed big wig sway bar and torklift lower wedges added some unexpected fitment modifications but I can say has delivered results I wanted.
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Nick S.

1/5/2026

That is great to hear, even with some modifications I am glad this is what you were wanting. That truck bed camper set up looks awesome. Do you have any big trips planned this year?

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I purchased a set of these airbags for my old truck from etrailer and ran them for 17 years pulling a 42’ fifth wheel without any problems. So there was no hesitation for me to order the same for my new truck. I looked up everything I needed up on the etrailers site and called Josh at etrailer and he verified what I needed and got it on order. Also he verified my onboard compressor would work with the new air bags. Everything was received in a few days as usual. The airbags came with very good instructions and were no trouble to install and installation went quickly and have been preforming great. etrailer is always my go too for my truck and camper parts, also the bonus is if you have any problems or questions you can call etrailer and talk to a real person and get any problems corrected. etrailer for the win.
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I did the installation myself with auto ramps and a bottle jack. The instructions were good, however, some of the pictures were dark and hard to see. At 60 PSI and no load the truck rides like it has no shocks so I have been running 10 PSI and it seems to be great. 2015 F250 4x2 ext cab. I drilled the TAG screws and install the air fill ports in there place.
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Gwendolyn Y.

7/23/2025

That’s a pretty clever spot for the air fittings, I’m definitely taking note for the future! Also, if you ever run into instructions where the images are hard to see, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to email you a clearer digital copy anytime!

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Toyota Tundra
Incredible difference! Even with a weight distribution hitch i couldn’t get my toyhauler and tundra level. The internal jounce alone raised my hitch several inches but with air, Wow! Also note, you CAN keep the RAS helper springs installed. You just have to pry a little when installing the U-bolts.
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ford F-250 Super Duty
Good system seems to made very well. I also got the Airlift Compressor as well Would have done 5 stars but the quick mount doesn't fit a 2025 F250 frame. About an inch to small. DIRECTIONS are terrible, pictures are blurry. Had to you tube the install. for that much money a couple of more pages explaining better with clear pictures.
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Overall I am very pleased with the LoadLifter 5000. I purchased for a 2017 Tundra 1794 which we pull a 26' travel trailer. Prior to purchase the truck & trailer had a noticeable sag and it was challenging to distribute the weight in the trailer to reduce the sag. With the LL5000 the sag is eliminated with around 40 psi and the overall feel of the truck & trailer was much more solid and less bouncy when going over rough roads. Also, I was able to haul some lumber several times were the load was around 1,700 lbs which was 600 lbs over the stock capacity of the Tundra of 1,100 lbs...this was done with 60 psi. The LL5000 really showed their performance there with no sag with this load. The only reason I give a 4 out of 5 stars is the drive performance when not carrying a load or towing the trailer. Unfortunately the drive is not as smooth as the stock configuration. I've tried adjusting the pressure from 0 psi thru 30 psi in intervals of 5 psi and unfortunately there's some added bumpiness no matter which psi is selected. Overall, at around 10psi that seems to be the best ride but again, not the smoothness of the stock configuration. But if you're needing to eliminate sag with a trailer or boost your haul capacity, the LL5000 will definitely satisfy those needs.
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gmc Sierra
VERY GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION!

I have a 2020 Sierra 1500 AT4. I have the back loaded with a DECKED drawer system full of tools, plus all my gear in tubs for investigating fire scenes. My amazing pickup was nearly riding the bump stops all day. On a bumpy road, it was pretty taxing. Off-road was brutal. After some research I found this kit to fit my AT4 truck, part #88388.

You will need tall jack stands for this project. We ended up bracing ours on the rear leaf spring perches due to exhaust routing.

This is a brand new install, so time will tell as to how it holds up, but I have high expectations. This kit comes with paper instructions that are pretty spot-on. The pictures were helpful, and the instructions are detailed enough for a novice to understand. With one extra set of hands, I installed this kit in about 2 hours. I mounted the single fill valve in my gas-fill area, hidden behind the fuel lid. No bending over to add or release pressure.

After the install, I ran the pressure up to 40 psi as recommended. I got about 2 1/2” of lift out of that. I pulled a trailer home from the shop, and my truck rode like brand new. For my daily cargo, I think 40 pounds is just about perfect. And my tailgate is back at belly button height again. My headlights are shining where they should be shining. My bottomed-out ride is now compliant and comfortable.

The parts seem to be quality, and I had zero fitment issues. The only specialty tool was the T40 TORX tip for removing brackets from the axle front. You need it before you start. This kit is an easy install with a basic 3/8” socket set, a couple box end wrenches, and a couple other basic hand tools. This project should not scare too many people away.

Pro tip: You may think you can do it without taking off the tires. DON’T!! You’ll be pissed off at your truck and anyone nearby. The time savings will be worth it.

Also, the parking brake is on the back axle. Chock the front tires and/or put your rig in 4 low before lifting the back end.
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Gwendolyn Y.

5/15/2025

Wow, Brian. Thanks so much for your in depth review and experience with installing the air bags. You gave some really solid tips and advice, especially the one about removing the tires. How's the ride now when you're off road?

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Brian C.

5/15/2025

@GwendolynY The trailer was picked up in a pasture and dropped off in another. Both the fetching and delivering were compliant rides. The airbags sure looked small during the install, but they managed my truck and trailer weight with ease and grace. It’s exactly what I hoped for when I purchased this air bag kit. The factory suspension was able to manage the bumps all while NOT having to fumble with the added cargo I pack around. I give this setup an A+ after driving it for a few days. The highway miles are on par with my truck brand new and empty. I’m very pleased with the product on and off road. I’ve dropped the pressure in the bags to 35 for a comparison, but I know there’s a sweet spot at 40 psi for my working conditions.
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Gwendolyn Y.

5/16/2025

@BrianC Thats awesome that the bags were able to meet your expectations. I'd also take it as a win if it drives like new now!
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The AirLift 5000 work great. The installation brackets didn't work for my Toyota RV & I had to fabricate the ones that'd mount to the frame. Otherwise, awesome improvement to the stability & ride.
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Brooke M.

5/30/2025

What all did you end up having to do to the brackets to get them to fit, if you don't mind sharing?

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Emil

5/31/2025

@BrookeM I used the brackets from my timberon shock springs and modified them to support the 5000. This gave me the proper height, spacing & room that I needed. I then reinstalled the Timberons where my old air springs had been installed. Smooth ride now.
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Brooke M.

6/2/2025

@Emil That's awesome! Big brain moves, as I like to call them. Thanks for sharing your solution! Maybe someone else will read this and be able to to do the same for their situation. :)
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Emil

5/26/2026

Still good

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I run an arctic fox 811 on a f350 single wheel, and these have been a game changer, no issues and helps that ride quality with the weight of the truck bed camper in the back. Having the air chucks in the fuel door is a recommendation I would recommend to anyone going without a on board air compressor
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Brooke M.

5/6/2025

That's pretty awesome, Dan. Thanks for sharing that photo too- it's helpful to see what you're talking about. :) Do you take your camper on any hunting trips?

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I installed these on my Tundra and did the install myself. Easy to install. The video's on the website are helpful as well as searching on youtube for more videos. I use these for towing our travel trailer. They work great for inflating and leveling the truck and trailer. I would buy again if my next truck did not have them installed.
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Brooke M.

5/9/2025

Wow that's great, Slater :) Did you get the travel trailer a year ago too, or have you had it for a while? Any recommended destinations for your viewers at home?

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Toyota Tundra
These bags have been great! I installed them, along with the compressor, on my 2024 Tundra. I pull a 6k lb camper and was getting about 3” of squat. I run 45 lbs in them and it reduced the squat to only about 1”. Great price to fix my problem.
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Toyota Tundra
etrailer delivered these in four days which was a pleasant surprise. The Load Lifter 5000 were easy to install and all of the parts fit perfectly. The installation instructions were spot on as well. I tried to save a little time by leaving the wheels mounted, that turned out to be a mistake, so I removed the wheels mounted on the second side and saved about 45 minutes. The loadlifters perform exactly how I want. They took all of the sway out of my tundra while hauling my truck camper.
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Easy install thanks to a Great Video & decent paper instructions. I installed them using a single line for air compression. Extremely pleased with the performance & quality. Will be ordering the "Wireless One" onboard compressor shortly to complete the project! Great job, folks!!
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2012 Ford F-150
works very well. i installed them on a 2012 Ford F-150 towing a Grand Design 2600 RB. the airbags substantially helped cut down the bouncing when going over big bumps, bridge decks, etc. also helps with the side winds. very happy with set up.
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I explained the size/weight of the load I carry in my duallie. A 5000lb slide in camper and a 28' twin engine jet boat. These bags are probably great for their respective load, but I was convinced by the sales team at etrailer that these would be sufficient. They aren't. I can put 100lbs of air (the max) in and truck still sags. Should have gone with the 7500 lb bags.
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2024 GMC Sierra 1500
Installed on a 2024 GMC Sierra Crew SLT with rear poly mono springs. This worked great and the install was easy. It took me about 2.5 hours on a 4 post lift, but you could do it in the driveway if you needed to. I reached out to airlift to make sure it would work on a vehicle with mono-springs and they were not 100 percent sure if it would. So I took a chance and it worked flawlessly!
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Erik H.

3/7/2025

I have been using this product for a year and it has worked flawlessly! It has never even lost any air! Great product.

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Jon G.

3/8/2025

@ErikH If you're happy, we're happy!
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2021 Ram 2500 install was easy, it took a while to run the airlines. I pull a 5th wheel camper 700 miles each trip, the air bags eliminated the side by side roll and keeps the bed level. So far I am very satisfied with the results. When I am not pulling a trailer I lower the air bags to 10lbs for a better ride.
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Kate F.

3/4/2026

Glad to hear you are keeping air in there when not in use Bradley! Are you always going to the same place on those 700 mile trips?

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Video and instructions being the same would be helpful. Ended up having to remove wire harness brackets on axle and remove tabs to clear air bags. Air bags improved drive ability greatly when pulling camper.
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This product was fairly easy to install. The biggest problem I faced was a suspension bracket on my passenger side next to wear I installed that airbag. It was not mentioned in the video instructions. I really struggled getting my tools and hands on such a tight spot. After an hour, everything was ready to roll.
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Ace

3/12/2025

This product has been holding up in the Midwest climate. We have used it several times for hauling our camper. The bags are still in great shape.

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Jameson C.

3/12/2025

@Ace Great to hear! Are you keeping a minimum of 5 psi in them at all times? That's usually the key to making them last.
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