What Size Socket do I Need to Remove the Air Lift Bolt that Replaced My OEM Bolt in My Bump Stop?

Updated 10/22/2025 | Published 10/15/2025

Question:

My truck came with an air lift helper bag kit part AL59568 and I’m in the process of removing it to I can order another kit from you. I am wondering what socket I should use to remove the bump stop bolts because the factory bolt was replaced with whatever bolt was included in kit number AL59568

asked by: Alexis R

Expert Reply:

Hello Alexis,

Is something wrong with the kit that you are removing?

When installing the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL88365 you do have to remove the bump stop and then you re-install it with the included M10-1.25 x 45 bolt (F) or M10-1.50 x 45 bolt (G) (per instructions) so you will need a 17mm socket. I reached out to Air Lift to confirm as it was between the 17mm and the 14mm, but they confirmed the 17mm.

If you need a tool to get the job done, check out the Telescoping Lug Wrench w/ Reversible Sockets - 21 mm, 23 mm, 17-mm to 19-mm Lug Nuts # TM69SR.

expert reply by: Kate F