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Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 7,500 lbs
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Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 7,500 lbs

Part Number: PB36RV
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The best technical support and full vehicle suspension installation instructions. Great price Sprinter vehicle suspension and expert service. Freightliner Sprinter, 2012 vehicle suspension by Pacbrake are available from etrailer.com. For expert service call 1-800-940-8924 to order your Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 7,500 lbs part number PB36RV, or order online at etrailer.com.
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2012 Freightliner Sprinter - Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 7,500 lbs

  • Air Springs
  • Towing/Load Leveling
  • Pacbrake
  • Extra Heavy Duty
  • Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
  • Suspension Only

7,500-lb Capacity. When your truck or van squats under weight, steering gets light and control fades. These extreme-duty air bags level your ride, help keep you in control, and protect your suspension from the punishment of heavy loads.


Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Precision brackets bolt to existing factory attachment points.
  • 7,500-lb Load Support: Built to handle massive payloads, upfits, and commercial-grade hauling.
  • Ride Comfort and Stability: Reduces sag, sway, and road shock for better steering and safer braking under load.
  • Adjustable Air Pressure: Dial in support from 5 psi to 100 psi to match any load or towing setup.
  • Complete Kit, No Drill Install: Includes roll plates, laser-cut powder-coated brackets, air lines, and all hardware.
  • Ready Now, Upgrade Later: Use manual inflation out of the box, or connect to an existing compressor - this kit is built to grow with your setup.

Features to know about

Built to Handle Serious Loads and Keep You in Control

When your truck or van is built to carry serious weight, factory suspension alone won't cut it. Alpha XD (Extreme Duty) air springs add up to 7,500 lbs of rear axle support to keep your vehicle level and steady under pressure. If you're hauling heavy gear or equipment, you stay in control with less squat, better stability, and more predictable braking.

Adjustable Support for Every Haul

Some days you're maxed out, others you're running light. With Pacbrake's 5 to 100 psi adjustable range, you get the right support for every trip. When carrying heavy weight, add air to level your suspension and maintain steady handling. Running without a load? Drop to the minimum pressure for a smoother, more compliant ride without stiffness or bounce. Manual valves let you adapt your suspension to whatever the day throws at you.

Made to Survive the Real World

Built for demanding commercial use, Alpha XD springs use one-inch thick, corrosion-resistant end caps and 20 internal support wires for extreme strength. Heavy-duty roll plates reinforce mounting points and protect the air springs from wear, and powder-coated steel brackets hold up to rust, road salt, and long seasons of abuse. From scorching heat to frozen job sites, this system is made to outlast whatever the road dishes out.

Installation That Doesn't Waste Your Weekend

Adding serious load support shouldn't mean losing a whole weekend. The precision laser-cut brackets are designed to bolt cleanly to your vehicle's existing mounting points with minimal drilling. Just smart engineering that fits the way it should, which is perfect for the DIYer. Manual valves mount through license plate fastener holes or a location of your choosing (which may require drilling). With high-quality fittings, pre-bent brackets, and mounting hardware included, you'll be back on the road in just a few hours without a trip to the fab shop.

Flexible for Now, Adaptable for the Future

This kit is designed to work with your setup today and wherever your upgrades take you tomorrow. Inflate manually right out of the box - no extra parts required. Already running an onboard air system? The Alpha XD integrates easily. Planning to add a wireless controller later? No problem. With standard ports and fittings already in place, the foundation is built in, making it easy to expand your control options when you're ready.

Specs:

Weight & Capacity:

  • Load support: up to 7,500 lbs of additional leveling support
  • Air springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.

Adjustability:

  • Air pressure range: 5 psi - 100 psi; maintain minimum 5 psi when unloaded

Estimated Install Time:

  • Professional install: 2 hrs
  • DIY: 3 hrs, depending on tools and experience. Plan for extra time if this is your first air spring install or you're working in a driveway setup.

Warranty:

  • Limited lifetime on air bags
  • 2-Year or 24,000 miles on brackets, fasteners, and spacers

Included Components:

  • Pacbrake Alpha XD air springs (rear axle)
  • Precision laser-cut powder-coated steel brackets
  • Grade 5 plated hardware
  • Air lines, push-to-connect fittings, inflation valves, installation instructions


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Video of Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Rear Axle - 7,500 lbs

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Review of Pacbrake Vehicle Suspension - Alpha XD Rear Axle Double Convoluted Air Bag Kit - PB36RV

Hi, everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com. Let's take a real quick look at this Pacbrake Alpha XD Rear Axle, Double-Convoluted Air Bag Suspension Kit. Now this kit has been designed to fit your 2007 and newer Sprinters, the 2500 and the 3500 with two-wheel or four-wheel drive, and this is designed for the single rear wheel model only, so this will not work with the dual rear wheel models, and it will also not fit the E-Sprinter models nor the models with the ride height sensors. So on custom fit parts such as this kit, I do recommend taking advantage of our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com. Input the year, make, and model of your vehicle, and our fit guide will confirm if this kit will work for you or if we have something comparable that will work for you.

Now, when the load gets heavy, your Sprinter is going to need more than just those rear factory springs hanging on for dear life. These air bags are gonna give you up to 7,500 pounds of rear axle support, keeping your Sprinter level and steady even when your trailer is loaded, your cargo area is packed, and the miles are long, so no more rear sag throwing off your braking or your steering or having your headlights point up to the sky when they should be actually pointing down on the road. So every haul is gonna be different. That's why these air springs give you full control over ride height and firmness with adjustable air pressure from 5 to 100 psi. So if you're hauling a fifth wheel or a full bed of gravel, you can just crank up the pressure, and then when you're unloaded heading home, just drop that pressure back down for a softer ride.

With the manual inflation valves, tuning your suspension for the day's work is gonna be very easy. Extreme hauling does demand extreme durability, and these springs are built with one-inch thick corrosion-resistant end caps that you can't see because they do have them kind of loosely assembled here, but the bags also are reinforced with 20 internal support wires giving you maximum strength under that load, and then on the top and the bottom we have these heavy-duty roll plates that are gonna protect those bags from chafing and help extend their lifespan. These powder-coated steel brackets are custom fit, and they're gonna fight back against rust and corrosion, so this kit is going to be able to handle whatever you throw at it no matter the road conditions or the weather conditions. These are precision laser-cut brackets. They are designed to bolt cleanly to your Sprinter's existing mounting points without welding or drilling to your frame.

They're gonna install with the included hardware that you see here. And so this kit is designed to work with your setup today and wherever your upgrades are gonna take you tomorrow. Again, you can inflate these manually with standard air valves right out of the box, no extra parts needed, but if you already have an onboard compressor, these are gonna connect easily to most existing setups, and then maybe you're planning for something like an in-cab wireless controller sometime down the road. That's not gonna be an issue because with this kit you're building that foundation to where you could expand your control options when you're ready. So, again, this is gonna give you up to 7,500 pounds of load-leveling support, but it is important to note that this is not going to actually increase your Sprinter's weight-carrying capacity, so you wanna make sure that you're not exceeding your manufacturer's recommended weight limit.

If you do pick this kit up, we would love to hear back from you regarding your experience with getting these installed and using this kit, so you can share your experience with us by dropping a comment or leaving a review on this product page, and if you have any other additional questions for us, don't hesitate to give us a call. We'd love to help you out further. Well, that's gonna wrap up our look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me.

Ratings & Reviews

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3 reviews
7,500-lb Capacity. When your truck or van squats under weight, steering gets light and control fades. These extreme-duty air bags level your ride, help keep you in control, and protect your suspension from the punishment of heavy loads.

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  • Can I Install the Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bags PB36RV on a 2023 Sprinter 3500 Dually?
    Hey Brian. I have a solution but the hubs on your Sprinter are still going to be too close to the frame even if you switch to a different wheel and tire set up to use the Pacbrake item # PB36RV. These won't work with the way the rear end on your Sprinter is setup. Instead you'll need the Pacbrake Alpha XD Air Bag Suspension Kit - Double Convoluted item # PB79RV, which is designed specifically for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 with dually wheels. These are the same capacity air...
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