Troubleshooting Guide; Frequently Asked Questions - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Manual

LoadLifter 5000 Series

Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM PROBLEM
System won't maintain pressure System won't maintain pressure
overnight. overnight.
Air spring or air line leak. Air spring or air line leak.
Corner won't raise or air leak Corner won't raise or air leak
develops. develops.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q . Will installing air springs increase the weight ratings of a vehicle?
Q . Is it necessary to keep air in the air springs at all times and how much pressure
Q . Is it necessary to add a compressor system to the air springs?
Q . How long should air springs last?
Q . Will raising the vehicle on a hoist for service work damage the air springs?
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CAUSE CAUSE
Improperly installed air line, air line has Improperly installed air line, air line has
holes or cracks. holes or cracks.
Fitting seal or air line is compromised. Fitting seal or air line is compromised.
Look for a kink or fold in the air line. Look for a kink or fold in the air line.
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.
will they need?
The recommended minimum air pressure is 5 PSI (.34BAR), Ultimate and Ultimate
Plus can safely be run at zero air pressure unladen (no load).
No. Air pressure can be adjusted with any type of compressor as long as it can
produce sufficient pressure to service the springs. Even a bicycle tire pump can be
used, but it's a lot of work.
If the air springs are properly installed and maintained they can last indefinitely.
No. The vehicle can be lifted on a hoist for short-term service work such as tire
rotation or oil changes. However, if the vehicle will be on the hoist for a prolonged
period of time, support the axle with jack stands in order to take the tension off of the
air springs.
SOLUTION SOLUTION
Leak test the air line connections, the threaded Leak test the air line connections, the threaded
connection into the air spring, and all fittings in connection into the air spring, and all fittings in
the control system. the control system.
Check to make sure air lines are seated in Check to make sure air lines are seated in
connectors. Inspect fittings with soapy water. connectors. Inspect fittings with soapy water.
Trim hose or re-seal fitting. Ensure lines are Trim hose or re-seal fitting. Ensure lines are
cut straight. cut straight.
Replace any air line that has been kinked. Replace any air line that has been kinked.
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