Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Manual
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A D J U S TA B L E A I R H E L P E R S P R I N G S
TOW AND HAUL WITH SAFETY AND COMFORT
Kit Numbers
88295 and
88297
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.
MN-822 • (031309) • ECR 7785
TM
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- Page 1 A D J U S TA B L E A I R H E L P E R S P R I N G S TOW AND HAUL WITH SAFETY AND COMFORT Kit Numbers 88295 and 88297 INSTALLATION GUIDE For maximum effectiveness and safety, please read these instructions completely before proceeding with installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Tools List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate System . . . . . . . . .4 Important System Information . -
Page 4: Introduction
. The internal jounce bumper replaces the factory bumper and allows the air springs to safely be run at zero air pressure . LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate kits are recommended for most ¾ and 1 ton pickups and SUVs with leaf springs and provide up to 5,000 lbs . -
Page 5: Installation Diagram
3/8” x 7/8” Hex head cap screw ....4 *Not shown in diagram . Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer STOP! service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part . -
Page 6: Tools List
Torque wrench ..............1 Installing the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate System... -
Page 7: Assembling The Air Spring Unit
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING UNIT 1. Set a roll plate (D) on both ends of the air spring (fig. 4). Four wheel drive models only . NOTE The radiused (rounded) edge of the roll plate will be towards the air spring so that the air spring is seated inside both roll plates (fig. -
Page 8: Attaching The Frame Upper Bracket
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate ATTACHING THE FRAME UPPER BRACKET 1 . Attach the frame upper brackets, (B ) to the frame using M-10 button head screws (P) . Tighten securely (fig. 5). Frame Jounce bumper fig. 5b bracket Upper bracket fig. 5a... -
Page 9: Attaching The Lower Bracket
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate ATTACHING THE LOWER BRACKET 1. Secure the lower bracket to the axle using the axle straps (M), 3/8” flat washers (I), and 3/8” nyloc nuts (H) (fig. 7). THE BRAKE LINE SITS UNDER THE BRACKET BETWEEN THE CARRIAGE BOLT AND CAUTION THE AXLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT HAND UNIT . -
Page 10: Installing The Air Lines
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate INSTALLING THE AIR LINES 1. Choose a convenient location for mounting the inflation valves. Popular locations for the inflation valve are: a. The wheel well flanges b . The license plate recess in bumper c . Under the gas cap access door d . -
Page 11: Checking For Leaks
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-822... -
Page 12: Before Operating
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Before Operating INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (To be completed by installer) Clearance test — Inflate the air springs to 60 PSI and ensure there is at least ½” clearance around each bellow, away from anything that might rub against them . Be sure to check the tire, brake drum, frame, shock absorbers and brake cables . -
Page 13: Product Use, Maintenance And Servicing
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 the air pressure to maintain the normal ride height . -
Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions
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 . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q . -
Page 15: Guidelines For Adding Air
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate GUIDELINES FOR ADDING AIR 1 . Start with the vehicle level or slightly above . 2 . When in doubt, always add air . 3 . If the front of the vehicle dives while braking, increase the pressure in the front air bags, if equipped . -
Page 16: Choosing The Right On-Board Air Compressor System
— from inside or outside of the vehicle . • For convenient, on-the-go control of your air springs, add an Air Lift on-board air compressor system . • Air Lift on-board air compressor systems eliminate the search for gas stations that have a working compressor, saving you time, energy and money . -
Page 17: Warranty And Returns Policy
.) Air Lift 1000 ......Lifetime Limited LoadController/Dual ... . .2 Year Limited RideControl . -
Page 18: Replacement Information
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate 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 19: Template
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Lower bracket mounting template . See “Assembling the Air Spring,” pg . 5 . MN-822... - 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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