Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Manual
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A D J U S TA B L E A I R H E L P E R S P R I N G S
TOW AND HAUL WITH SAFETY AND COMFORT
Kit Number
88291

INSTALLATION GUIDE

For maximum effectiveness and
safety, please read these instructions
completely before proceeding with
installation.
Failure to read these instructions can result in an
incorrect installation.
MN-833 • (031403) • ECR 7916
TM

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    A D J U S TA B L E A I R H E L P E R S P R I N G S TOW AND HAUL WITH SAFETY AND COMFORT Kit Number 88291 INSTALLATION GUIDE For maximum effectiveness and safety, please read these instructions completely before proceeding with installation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notation Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started .
  • Page 4: Installation Diagram

    LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Diagram fig. 1 MN-833...
  • Page 5: Hardware List And Tools List

    Line clamp ......... .1 Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer STOP! service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    . Air Lift Company reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products and publications at any time . For the latest version of this manual, contact Air Lift Company at (800) 248-0892 or visit airliftcompany .com .
  • Page 7: Installing The Loadlifter5000 Ultimate System

    LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installing the LoadLifter5000 Ultimate System GETTING STARTED 1 . Raise the vehicle, remove the wheels and obtain normal ride height (Figs . 2 & 3) . MINIMUM 8” between tire 8” and frame Jack stands fig. 2 fig.
  • Page 8: Assembling The Air Spring Unit

    LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate 2 . On 2005 models it will be necessary to remove the top rear shock bracket rivet (on the passenger side only) to mount the upper bracket (Fig . 5) . 3 . With the B&W hitch bracket in the position described in step 1, proceed with the air spring installations .
  • Page 9: Removing The Passenger Side Shock Bracket Rivet

    LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate REMOVING THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK BRACKET RIVET 1 . Remove the rear, top shock mounting rivet on the passenger side of the vehicle to provide a mounting hole for the upper bracket (see Fig . 5) .
  • Page 10: Installing The Air Lines

    This section explains how to set up the air spring kit to be controlled with Schrader valves and a separate compressed air source . An on-board air compressor system allows for hassle-free control of the air springs . Learn more about Air Lift control systems at www .airliftcompany .com/products/compressor-systems .
  • Page 11: Tips For Installing Air Lines

    Inspect hose for scratches that run lengthwise on hose Inspect hose for scratches that run lengthwise on hose prior to installation . Contact Air Lift customer service at prior to installation . Contact Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 if the air line is damaged .
  • Page 12: Before Operating

    DO NOT CUT OFF THE AIR LINE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL USUALLY NICK THE CAUTION BARB AND RENDER THE FITTING USELESS . 3 . If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 . MN-833...
  • Page 13: Installation Checklist

    . If a heat shield was included in the kit, install it . If there is no heat shield, but one is required, call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 .  Fastener test — Recheck all bolts for proper torque .
  • Page 14: Product Use, Maintenance And Servicing

    . Operating the vehicle below the minimum air spring pressure will void the Air Lift warranty . 5 . When increasing load, always adjust air pressure to maintain normal ride height . Increase or decrease pressure from the system as necessary to attain normal ride height for optimal ride and handling .
  • Page 15: Tuning The Air Pressure

    LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate TUNING THE AIR PRESSURE Pressure determination comes down to three things — level vehicle, ride comfort and stability . 1 . Level vehicle If the vehicle’s headlights are shining into the trees or the vehicle is leaning to one side, then it is not level (Fig .
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Q . Will installing air springs increase the weight ratings of a vehicle? No . Adding air springs will not change the weight ratings (GAWR, GCWR and/ or GVWR) of a vehicle . Exceeding the GVWR is dangerous and voids the Air Lift warranty .
  • Page 17 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Notes MN-833...
  • Page 18 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Notes MN-833...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty And Return Policy

    For additional warranty information contact Air Lift Company customer service . Replacement Part Information If replacement parts are needed, contact the local dealer or call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 . Most parts are immediately available and can be shipped the same day .
  • Page 20 Thank you for purchasing Air Lift products — the professional installer’s choice! Air Lift Company • 2727 Snow Road • Lansing, MI 48917 or P .O . Box 80167 • Lansing, MI 48908-0167 Toll Free (800) 248-0892 • Local (517) 322-2144 • Fax (517) 322-0240 • www .airliftcompany .com...

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