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Air Lift 1000 Installation Manual

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Air Lift
1000
Kit 60846
04-06 Pontiac GTO
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.
Cover image
may not depict
actual kit.

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  • Page 1 Kit 60846 1000 Air Lift 04-06 Pontiac GTO Cover image 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hardware and Tools Lists ......3 Installing the Air Lift Drag Bag System ....3 Getting Started .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 our website at www.airliftcompany.com.

  • Page 5: Hardware And Tools Lists

    J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller ........1 J 42066 Rear Hub Holding Tool ......1 J 45059 Angle Meter ..........1 Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer STOP! service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part. Installing the Air Lift Drag Bag System GETTING STARTED 1.

  • Page 6: Removing The Coil Spring Instructions

    Air Lift Drag Bags Trim Jounce Bumper flush to bottom of the fig. 1 upper coil spring Jounce Bumper Trim the rubber isolator around the inner lower spring retainer flush to Outer isolator the top of the steel protruding above...
  • Page 7 Air Lift Drag Bags THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME COMPRESSION. CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL CAUTION TIMES. NOTE Since this is an independent suspension, it will be easier to work on one side at a time. 1. With the wheel removed, support the lower control arm with a jack. Raise the lower control arm slightly.

  • Page 8: Installing The Air Spring

    Air Lift Drag Bags 8. Remove the upper spring seat that contains the jounce bumper from the coil spring. Measure up from the bottom of the jounce bumper 1.75” and cut jounce bumper off from upper spring seat (see fig. 1).

  • Page 9: Dual Air Line Routing

    Air Lift Drag Bags 3. When the air spring is completely within the coil, remove the cap and allow the air spring to assume its “as molded” shape (fig. 5). Valve stem at the bottom fig. 5 4. With the suspension still hanging, insert the protector between the spring seat post and stem end of cylinder.
  • Page 10 Air Lift Drag Bags 5. Push the air line onto the stem, covering all the barbed section (see fig. 7). With pliers slide the air line clamp forward until it fully covers barbed section. 6. Repeat process for right side.

  • Page 11: Completing The Installation

    Air Lift Drag Bags COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 1. Once the vehicle is back up to ride height per step 10 of the air line instructions, torque the hardware as shown in fig. 10 (if removed): Torque Specifications Lower Shock Bolts 115 Nm (85 ft./lbs.)

  • Page 12: Before Operating

    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 13: Product Use, Maintenance And Servicing

    4. Look for a kink or fold in the air line. Reroute as needed. If the preceding steps do not solve the problem, it is possibly caused by a failed air spring — either a factory defect or an operating problem. Please call Air Lift at (800) 248-0892 for assistance. MN-728...

  • Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 15: Guidelines For Adding Air

    Level Replacement Information If you need replacement parts, 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. Contact Air Lift Company customer service at (800) 248-0892, first if: •...

  • Page 16: Warranty And Return Policy

    (elsewhere, (517) 322-2144) for a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Returns to Air Lift can be sent to: Air Lift Company • 2727 Snow Road • Lansing, MI • 48917. Product failures resulting from abnormal use or misuse are excluded from this warranty. The loss of use of the product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages is not covered.
  • 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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