Installing The Air Lines - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Manual

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 .
1 . Choose a convenient
Whatever the chosen location, make sure there is enough clearance around the inflation
NOTE
valves for an air chuck.
2 . Drill 5/16" holes to install the inflation valves .
3 . Cut the air line assembly in two equal lengths .
4 . Place a 5/16" nut and
5 . Push the inflation valve through the hole and use the rubber washer, flat washer, and
6 . Route the air line along the frame to the fitting on the air spring . Keep
7 . Cut off the air line, leaving approximately 12" of extra air line . A clean square cut will
Wiggle the hose back and forth while inserting to make sure the hose bottoms out in the
TECH TIP
fitting to obtain a good seal.
8
location for mounting
the inflation valves
(Fig . 11) . Popular
locations for the
inflation valve are:
a . The wheel well
flanges
b . The license
plate recess in
bumper
c . Under the gas
cap access door
d . Through the
license plate
star washer on the air
valve . Leave enough
of the inflation valve
in front of the nut to
extend through the
hole and have room
for the rubber washer,
flat washer, and 5/16"
nut and cap . There
should be enough
valve exposed after
installation –
approximately 1/2" – to easily apply a pressure gauge or an air chuck (Fig . 12) .
another 5/16" nut to secure it in place . Tighten the nuts to secure the assembly .
AT LEAST 6" of clearance between the air line and the exhaust system . Avoid sharp
bends and edges . Use zip ties to secure the air line to fixed points along the chassis . Be
sure that the tie straps are tight, but do not pinch the air line . Leave at least 2" of slack to
allow for any movement that might pull on the air line .
prevent leaks . Insert the air line into the air fitting . This is a push-to-connect fitting .
Simply push the air line into the 90° swivel fitting until it bottoms out (9/16" of air line
should be in the fitting) .
Option 1:
Option 2:
Flat
washer
Schrader
valve
Valve
Cap
Hex nut
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate
fig. 11
Air line to
air spring
Hex nut
Star washer
Rubber washer
fig. 12
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