Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Installation Manual
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Multiple Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and GMC trucks
Kits 57215 | 88215 | 89215
MN-1046 • (011704) • ERN 8631
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 S E R I E S Multiple Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and GMC trucks Kits 57215 | 88215 | 89215 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-1046 •...
- Page 2 IDENTIFYING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN KITS Should you need to contact Air Lift customer service, you will need to know which kit you are inquiring about: standard LoadLifter 5000, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate or LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus. The kits are easily identifiable by looking at the roll plates and air lines.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the LoadLifter 5000 Series System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 4: Installation Diagram
LoadLifter 5000 Series Installation Diagram I OR J OUTBOARD FORWARD I OR J fig. 1 MN-1046... -
Page 5: Hardware And Tools Lists
18623 Stainless steel star washer ........2 21813 PTC to AN adapter fitting ........2 20084 Air line assembly ............. 1 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: Introduction
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate kits add an internal jounce bumper and black powder-coated roll plates. LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus kits also have an internal jounce bumper, but add stainless steel roll plates, air lines and air spring mounting hardware. -
Page 7: Getting Started
LoadLifter 5000 Series Installing the LoadLifter 5000 Series System COMPRESSED AIR CAN CAUSE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PARTS DANGER IF IT IS NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT TRY TO INFLATE THE AIR SPRINGS UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE. -
Page 8: Special Application Instructions
LoadLifter 5000 Series SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. 1994 and newer model Dodge 4WD pickups only: It will be necessary to remove the inner fender well liner on late-model 4WD Dodge trucks. This is done by carefully driving the pin through the fasteners with a center punch (fig. -
Page 9: Assembling The Air Spring Unit
LoadLifter 5000 Series ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING UNIT See fig. 7 below for assembly. 1. Set a roll plate on both ends of the air spring. The radiused (rounded) edge of the roll plate will be toward the air spring so that the air spring is seated in both roll plates. -
Page 10: Positioning The Brackets
LoadLifter 5000 Series POSITIONING THE BRACKETS 1. The air spring must be installed between 5” and 7” from both the upper bracket to the lower bracket (fig. 8). It is best to position the upper bracket as high as possible. -
Page 11: Attaching The Upper Bracket
LoadLifter 5000 Series ATTACHING THE UPPER BRACKET BEFORE DRILLING, CHECK THE BACK-SIDE OF THE FRAME FOR CLEARANCE CAUTION ISSUES WITH THE BRAKE LINES, GAS LINES, AND ELECTRICAL LINES. ANY OBSTACLES WILL NEED TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO CLEAR THE AREA. -
Page 12: Securing The Air Spring To The Brackets
LoadLifter 5000 Series 5. Remove the clamps and drill the remaining two holes. Install the appropriate hardware and torque the nuts to 44 lb.-ft. (60Nm). 6. Align the air spring uniformly between the upper and lower brackets and check the air spring alignment (fig. -
Page 13: Installing The Air Lines
Star wash Rubber w 5/16” (8mm) Air lines are routed from the air springs to Schrader valves. LoadLifter 5000 Series air hole lines come in two styles: nylon and braided stainless steel. Begin by choosing locations for the Schrader valves and drill a 5/16” hole, if necessary (fig. 15). -
Page 14: Installing Braided Stainless Steel Air Lines
LoadLifter 5000 Series INSTALLING BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL AIR LINES KEEP THE AIR LINE AWAY FROM THE FUEL LINE, BRAKE LINES AND ELECTRICAL CAUTION WIRES. 1. Use zip ties to secure Air Line Setup Without Compressor System the air line to fixed points... -
Page 15: Reinstalling The Fender Well Liner
LoadLifter 5000 Series Reinstalling the Fender Well Liner — Late Model 4WD DODGE ONLY 1. If this installation was on a late-model 4WD Dodge truck, it is now necessary to reinstall the inner fender well liner using the original fasteners and provided spacers to allow for air spring clearance (fig. -
Page 16: 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-1046... -
Page 17: 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 18: Product Use, Maintenance And Servicing
(combined on both springs) for each 1 PSI of pressure. The required air pressure will vary depending on the state of the original suspension. 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 19: Tuning The Air Pressure
LoadLifter 5000 Series 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 20: 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 21 LoadLifter 5000 Series Notes MN-1046...
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Page 23: 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 24 (517) 322-2144. For calls outside the U.S. or Canada, dial (517) 322-2144. Air Lift Company • 2727 Snow Road • Lansing, MI 48917 or P.O. Box 80167 • Lansing, MI 48908-0167 Printed in the USA JJC-0318...
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