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

LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate

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 location for mounting the inflation valves . Popular locations for
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
3 . Cut the air line assembly in
4 . Place a 5/16" nut and star
5 . Push the inflation valve
6 . Route the air line along the
7 . Cut off the air line, leaving approximately 12" of extra air line . A clean square cut will
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the inflation valve are:
a . The wheel well flanges
b . The license plate recess in bumper
inflation valves .
two equal lengths .
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 . 25) .
through the hole and use the
rubber washer, flat washer
and another 5/16" nut to
secure it in place (Fig . 26) .
Tighten the nuts to secure
the assembly .
frame to the fitting on the
air spring . Keep 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) .
c . Under the gas cap access door
d . Through the license plate
Option 1:
Option 2:
Vehicle body
or bumper
Schrader
Flat
valve
washer
Valve
Cap
Hex nut
fig. 25
Air line to
air spring
Hex nut
Star
washer
Rubber
washer
fig. 26
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