Will Air Lift Air Bags Fit 2019 Chevy Express 3500 With Lift

Updated 05/19/2026 | Published 05/18/2026

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

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Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount

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Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers for LoadLifter 5000 and 7500XL - 2" Lift - Qty 2

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Question:

Hello, I have a 2019 Chevy express 3500 extended that I use as a work van/motovan/camper van. My build out is only about 500 pounds of extra weight in the van. When I’m loaded up for a full camping trip, it’s about 1500 pounds of weight, distributed daily evenly. I struggle with the van riding rough, these vans are notorious for sitting on the overloads. Even without all my stuff, my springs are pretty flat, and my springs are brand new too. I’ve towed really heavy trailers before as well, and it doesn’t really sag much, even though it should. Lots of people recommended your air bag kit for these vans. And I like the adjustability. I do go off-roading a lot to get to campsites, so being able to get the rear end nice and high to use all the suspension seems beneficial. The only caveat is I have a 3” lift in the van 2.5” block on the rear. Would your air bags still work with that? I can reduce the blocks down to 2”, but I went higher because the van wasn’t sitting level. In total, I have about 6.5” from the top of my axle to the bottom of my frame where the bump stop is located. Thanks for your time! Jake

asked by: Jacob B

Expert Reply:

Hey Jake, welcome back! Yes, you can use the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL88205 on your van. I do recommend this version with the internal jounce bumpers for extra support. Since you have a lift, you will need the 2" spacer kit # AL52420 to make up the difference. I also recommend adding an air compressor like # AL25980EZ so you can adjust the air bags from the cab wherever you go.

Where do you typically go camping?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Jacob B.

5/19/2026

Thanks, I’ll look into all of that. I’m from Michigan, but I travel out west (Colorado, Utah, Arizona,etc) about 5-6 times a year to go ride. Never did I think I’d be taking my van up some of the roads I have.

Robin H.

5/19/2026

@JacobB those western backroads will definitely put a van suspension to the test! I think the air bags will be a big improvement for you since you can air them down a bit for ride comfort on the highway and then add pressure for clearance and support when you hit those rough access roads.

Jacob B.

5/19/2026

@RobinH Thanks. I’ve heard 50/50 reviews with off-roading. Right now the van is really rough because it’s basically on the overloads. Some people say the airbags will make things stiffer, my intuition says it’ll help me have more usable suspension travel, so maybe I don’t want the internal bump stop? Do the air bags limit travel? Or is essentially an adjustable spring rate?

Robin H.

5/19/2026

@JacobB they can if it is extreme, you can solve that by adding in the Air Lift Air Helper Spring Cradle # AL59DQ for unlimited suspension travel.