Is Extra Tubing Needed To Run Air Lift Air Springs To A Tee On A 2020 Ram 2500

Updated 08/29/2024 | Published 08/28/2024

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

(1353)

$429.94

Air Lift Air Hose Cutter

(97)

$26.15

Air Lift Union Tee for 1/4" Air Lines

(940)

$6.29

Air Lift 1/4" Synflex Air Line Tubing - 30' Long, Black

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$24.08

Question:

I am looking to install the Airlift 5000 to my 2020 Ram 2500 diesel to tow my 12000lb 5ht wheel. To use the T fitting do I need to purchase additional air line and end fitting? If you cant tell Im new to this. Thank you John

asked by: John C

Expert Reply:

Hey John,

If you're wanting to run both air lines from the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers # AL88289 you most likely can get away with cutting a short length from one of the lines to run from the tee # AL21838 to the now single Shrader valve, but it really depends on where you mount the valve and how much you have to route the lines through. The air lines included in the kit are 16' in length so you realistically should have more than enough.

If you don't want to gamble on that the you could get 30' of tubing with part # AL73RV. 30' of tubing is a bit much for a tee but we typically start to see issues around 5-7 years so you'll be ahead of the game and can swap the old tubing out. I like to not cut the air lines to the exact length needed to leave extra tubing looped up and secured away in case the line deteriorates over time at the fittings or gets damaged and needs to be cut shorter.

You'll definitely want to use a sharp tubing cutter # AL10530 to ensure you get a square cut, otherwise you'll keep getting leaks at the fittings. Check to make sure the cutter doesn't leave any burrs because they'll cause a leak. I've attached a short video below where Dave will help walk you through the installation process.