Will A 1" Lift Require Spacers For Air Bag Installation?

Updated 04/16/2026 | Published 04/10/2026

Question:

I have a 1 inch spacer lift on the rear of my 23 tundra and looking to purchase air lift loader 5000. Is a spacer required along with this air bag or will the standard one work?

asked by: Daryl L

Expert Reply:

Hi Daryl!

Having a 1" lift on your 2023 Toyota Tundra will not affect the installation or operation of the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle # AL24JQ in any way. Once you start getting to 2" and over, you will need to look into getting spacers.

I do also recommend the # AL24JQ over the other options. This has an internal jounce, which means you can run these at 0 psi. That's a nice thing as, when you are not loaded up, there will be no affect on your unloaded ride. That is a huge plus in my book and the reason they have become my go to when available.

On that note, what are you going to be towing?

expert reply by: Lazer S

AL24JQ Installed - 2023 Tundra
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Rob

4/16/2026

Spacers don’t change this spring height that the model specific airbag application. If lifted with taller spring, the you’d need a taller airbag. You should be fine with standard height spring and spacer.