Introduction; Important Safety Notice; Notation Explanation - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Manual

Introduction

The purpose of this publication is to assist with the installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting of the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kit . LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate
utilizes sturdy, reinforced, commercial grade single or double, depending on the kit,
convolute bellows . The bellows are manufactured like a tire with layers of rubber and
cords that control growth . LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate kits are recommended for most 3/4-
and 1-ton pickups and SUVs with leaf springs and provide up to 5,000 pounds of load-
leveling support with air adjustability from 5-100 PSI . The kits are also used in motor
home rear applications and various front applications where leaf springs are used .
It is important to read and understand the entire installation guide before beginning
installation or performing any maintenance, service or repair . The information here
includes a hardware list, tool list, step-by-step installation information, maintenance
guidelines and operating tips .
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 .

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The installation of this kit does not alter the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or
payload of the vehicle . Check your vehicle's owner's manual and do not exceed the
maximum load listed for your vehicle .
Gross vehicle weight rating: The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including passengers and cargo) . This number — along with other weight limits, as
well as tire, rim size and inflation pressure data — is shown on the vehicle's Safety
Compliance Certification Label .
Payload: The combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo and passengers that the
truck is designed to carry . Payload is GVWR minus the base curb weight .

NOTATION EXPLANATION

Hazard notations appear in various locations in this publication . Information which is
highlighted by one of these notations must be observed to help minimize risk of personal
injury or possible improper installation which may render the vehicle unsafe . Notes are
used to help emphasize areas of procedural importance and provide helpful suggestions .
The following definitions explain the use of these notations as they appear throughout
this guide .
INDICATES IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL
DANGER
INJURY OR DEATH .
INDICATES HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH .
INDICATES HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE
CAUTION
TO THE MACHINE OR MINOR PERSONAL INJURY .
NOTE
Indicates a procedure, practice or hint which is important to highlight.
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