Air Lift 1000 Installation Manual

Air Lift 1000 Installation Manual

Ford d3 & d4 chassis front-wheel and all-wheel drive

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Kit 60821
Ford D3 & D4 Chassis
front-wheel and
all-wheel drive
Cover illustration
may not depict
actual kit.

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.

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Kit 60821 Ford D3 & D4 Chassis front-wheel and all-wheel drive Cover illustration may not depict actual kit. 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.
  • Page 2 Air Lift 1000 MN-715...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Air Lift 1000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Air Lift Company reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products and publications at any time. Contact Air Lift Company at (800) 248-0892 or go online at www.airliftcompany.com for the latest version of this manual.
  • Page 5: Installing The Air Lift 1000 System

    Tee ............. 1 Spray bottle with dish soap/water solution ..... 1 21455 Valve ............2 Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer STOP! service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part.
  • Page 6 Air Lift 1000 2. It will be necessary to drill an access hole for the hose through the lower spring seat. Cut out the hole template on page 13, cut out the circle size that best fits into the lower spring seat pocket and paste it onto the lower spring seat with a dab of grease.
  • Page 7: Tee Air Line Routing

    Air Lift 1000 TEE AIR LINE ROUTING TO PREVENT THE AIR LINE FROM MELTING, MAINTAIN AT LEAST 8” FROM THE CAUTION EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE AIR LINE. 1. Locate the desired tee location on the frame rail or cross member. Determine and cut an adequate length of air line to reach from the tee to the left and right side air springs.
  • Page 8 Air Lift 1000 Option 1 Option 2 fig. 8 fig. 9 Good Cut Poor Cut WHEN CUTTING OR TRIMMING THE AIR LINE, USE A HOSE CUTTER, A RAZOR BLADE, CAUTION OR A SHARP KNIFE. A CLEAN, SQUARE CUT WILL ENSURE AGAINST LEAKS. DO NOT USE WIRE CUTTERS OR SCISSORS TO CUT THE AIR LINE.
  • Page 9: Dual Air Line Routing

    Air Lift 1000 DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRINGS BEFORE READING THE MAINTENANCE AND CAUTION OPERATION SECTION. 12. Continue to “Completing the Installation.” DUAL AIR LINE ROUTING TO PREVENT AIR LINE FROM MELTING, KEEP IT AT LEAST 8” FROM EXHAUST CAUTION SYSTEM.
  • Page 10: Checking For Leaks

    DO NOT CUT OFF THE AIR LINE COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL USUALLY NICK THE CAUTION BARB AND RENDER THE FITTING USELESS. 2. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892. MN-715...
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Servicing

    If the preceding steps do not solve the problem, it is most likely caused by a failed air spring — either a factory defect or an operating problem. Please call Air Lift at (800) 248-0892 for assistance or a replacement air spring.
  • Page 12: Product Use

    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. Q . Is it necessary to keep air in the air springs at all times and how much pressure will they need? The minimum air pressure should be maintained at all times.
  • Page 13: Guidelines For Adding Air

    Air Lift 1000 GUIDELINES FOR ADDING AIR 1. Start with the vehicle level or slightly above. 2. When in doubt, always add air. 3. For motorhomes, start with 50-100 PSI (3.45-6.9BAR) in the rear because it can be safely assumed that it is heavily loaded.
  • Page 14: 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 15: Kit 60821 Template

    Air Lift 1000 Kit 60821 Template MN-715...
  • Page 16 Air Lift 1000 Notes MN-715...
  • Page 17 Air Lift 1000 Notes MN-715...
  • Page 18 Air Lift 1000 Notes MN-715...
  • Page 19 Air Lift 1000 Notes MN-715...
  • Page 20 Thank you for purchasing Air Lift products — the professional installer’s choice! Air Lift Company • 2727 Snow Road • Lansing, MI 48917 or PO 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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