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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Installation Manual

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Kit 57207
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.

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  • Page 1 Kit 57207 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the LoadLifter 5000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • 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 airliftcompany .com .

  • Page 5: Installation Diagrams

    LoadLifter 5000 Installation Diagram OUTBOARD FORWARD fig. 1 MN-387...

  • Page 6: Hardware List

    *Not shown in fig. 1. 01525 Spacer bar* .........4 Dodge Fenderwell Spacer Parts Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer STOP! service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part . Installing the LoadLifter 5000 System COMPRESSED AIR CAN CAUSE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PARTS DANGER IF IT IS NOT HANDLED PROPERLY .

  • Page 7: Special Application Instructions

    LoadLifter 5000 SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 . 1994 model and newer Dodge 4WD pickups only: It will be necessary to remove the inner fenderwell liner on late model 4WD Dodge trucks . This is done by carefully driving the pin through the fasteners with a center punch (Fig .

  • Page 8: Assembling The Air Spring Unit

    LoadLifter 5000 ASSEMBLING THE AIR SPRING UNIT See Figure 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 9: Positioning The Brackets

    LoadLifter 5000 POSITIONING THE BRACKETS 1 . The air spring must be installed between 5” and 8” (127mm - 203mm) from both the upper bracket to the lower bracket (Fig . 8) . It is best to position the upper bracket as high as possible .

  • Page 10: Attaching The Upper Bracket

    LoadLifter 5000 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 11: Securing The Air Springs To The Brackets

    LoadLifter 5000 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 12: 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 .

  • Page 13: Tips For Installing Air Lines

    The hose should be straight beyond the fitting for 1” (25mm) before bending . Inspect hose for scratches that run lengthwise on hose prior to installation . Contact Air Lift customer service at (800) 248-0892 if the air line is damaged . Go to air-lift .co/cuttingairline to watch a video demonstrating proper air line cutting .

  • Page 14: Reinstalling The Fenderwell Liner - Late Model 4Wd Dodge Only

    LoadLifter 5000 Reinstalling the Fenderwell 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 fenderwell liner using the original fasteners and provided spacers to allow for air spring clearance (Fig .

  • Page 15: 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-387...

  • Page 16: Installation Checklist

     Heat test — Be sure there is sufficient clearance from heat sources, at least 6” (152mm) for air springs and air lines . 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 .

  • Page 17: Product Use, Maintenance And Servicing

    . 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 18: Tuning The Air Pressure

    LoadLifter 5000 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 19: 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 20 LoadLifter 5000 Notes MN-387...
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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: Need Help

    Thank you for purchasing Air Lift products — the professional installer’s choice! Air Lift Company • 2727 Snow Road • Lansing, MI 48917 or P .O . 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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