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 Number
88221
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-862 • (011301) • ERN 7520
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 Number 88221 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
Hardware List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tools List . -
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
/16 “ Hex Nut NOTE: In order to install this kit, it may be necessary to move or modify the exhaust . fig. 1 Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer STOP! service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part . MN-862... -
Page 6: Installing The Loadlifter5000 Ultimate System
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installing the LoadLifter5000 Ultimate System TOOLS LIST Description /16”, /16”, /16” open-end or box wrenches Crescent Wrench Ratchet with /16”, metrics, and /2” deep well sockets /8” and /16” drill bits (very sharp) Heavy Duty Drill Torque Wrench... -
Page 7: Assembling The Air Spring Unit
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING UNIT 1 . Install 90 degree air swivel fitting (E) to the top of the bellow. This fitting is precoated with sealant . Using an open-end wrench, tighten 1 and turns (Figure 3) . -
Page 8: Installing The Air Spring
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate 1 . install the air spring unit . Do this by lowering the axle or raising the frame . a . If the vehicle is raised with an axle contact hoist, then place axle stands under the frame and lower the axle as needed . -
Page 9: Installing The Heat Shield
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Drill 3/8" Holes fig. 5 7 . Install a frame bolt (K), flat washer (G), and nylock nut (I) to the previously drilled hole (Figure 1) . Tighten to 16 ft-lbs . 8 . With the unit aligned vertically and horizontally (the upper bracket is slotted for in and out adjustment), tighten the lower assembly to the axle housing . - Page 10 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Option 1 fig. 7 Option 2 1 . Drill a “ hole to install the inflation valves. 2 . Cut the air line assembly (AA) in two equal lengths . WHEN CUTTING OR TRIMMING THE AIR LINE, USE A HOSE CUTTER, A RAZOR BLADE CAUTION OR A SHARP KNIFE .
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Page 11: Checking For Leaks
Cut air line off a few inches in front of the fitting and use a pair of pliers or vise-grips to pull/twist the air line off the fitting. 3 . If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Air Lift Technical Service at 1-800-248-0892 for assistance . -
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
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... -
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: Lower Bracket Template
LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate LOWER BRACKET TEMPLATE MN-862... -
Page 20: Need Help
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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