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Air Lift 88413 Installation Manual

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Ford Raptor
For maximum effectiveness and safety,
please read these instructions completely
before proceeding with installation.
MN-1192 • Revision 012310 • ERN 10244
Installation Guide
Kit 88413
Failure to read these instructions can
result in an incorrect installation.
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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Watch the video Ford Raptor Info on Table of Contents page Kit 88413 For maximum effectiveness and safety, Failure to read these instructions can please read these instructions completely result in an incorrect installation. before proceeding with installation. MN-1192 •...
  • Page 2 Protect your Air Lift Purchase by Completing your Warranty Registration Thank you for purchasing an Air Lift load support product! Take a photo of your sales receipt and then scan the QR code to complete your online warranty registration.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS System Overview Hardware and Tools Introduction Notation Explanation Installing the System Prepare the Vehicle Assemble the Air Springs Install the Assemblies Installing the Air Lines Installing the Heat Shield Finished Installation Before Operating Installation Checklist Maintenance and Use Guidelines Limited Warranty and Return Policy Video-enhanced installation guides...

  • Page 4: System Overview

    System Overview C OR D Driver's (left) side E OR F Fig. 1 MN-1192...

  • Page 5: Hardware And Tools

    OO* 09484 Air line heat shield ..........1 * These parts are not shown in the System Overview (Fig. 1). Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer STOP! service at (800) 248-0892 for a replacement part.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction The purpose of this publication is to assist with the installation and maintenance of the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kits. All LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate kits utilize sturdy, reinforced, commercial-grade single or double, depending on the kit, convolute bellows.

  • Page 7: Installing The System

    Installing the System PREPARE THE VEHICLE IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO MOVE THE AXLE SPACER BLOCK/JOUNCE BUMPER STRIKE PLATE FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER (FIG. 3) TO GAIN CLEARANCE FOR THE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY WHICH INSTALLS BETWEEN THE AXLE AND FRAME. IN DOING SO, CARE AND SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN TO COMPLETE THIS TASK SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY.
  • Page 8 Modifications will need to be made at this point before the strike plate/spacer blocks can be put into position. There are two options: OPTION #1 Cut the bracket that held the ABS tree mount, shown in figure 4, off the axle using a grinder and cut off wheel.
  • Page 9 8. Unbolt the jounce bumper and cup from the frame and discard (Fig. 8 & Fig. 9). Using a wire brush, reach into the hole on the TECH inside of the frame rail, above where the jounce bumper cup is bolted, brush the rust off the bolt that is protruding through the weld nut on the frame.
  • Page 10 10. It will be necessary to modify the ABS/brake line/vent tube bracket on the driver’s (left) side axle (Fig. 12). Remove the ABS lines from the slot in the bracket and pull left line out of the slot in the line holder that is just above the bracket (Fig.
  • Page 11 12. Using a hack saw or grinder with a cut off wheel, trim the bracket so that the outside ABS slot is removed (Fig. 15). Smooth the edges so the end cut is not sharp. USE PROPER CAUTION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN USING HACK SAW OR GRINDER.
  • Page 12 15. Reattach the ABS lines that were removed in step 4 by attaching the ABS spacer brackets (Q) to the axle with the #56 clamp (R). Attach so that the top of the bracket with the hole is right under the ABS line as show (Fig.
  • Page 13 18. Remove the bolt holding the parking brake cable bracket to the spring perch that is mounted on the passenger’s (right) side, forward of the axle and discard the bolt (Fig. 21). Fig. 21 19. Attach the parking brake cable adapter bracket to the parking brake cable bracket (S) with M8 hex cap screw (Y) two flat washers (DD) and nylon lock nut (FF) (Fig.
  • Page 14 21. Install the upper frame brackets (C & D) onto the frame using the M10 bolt (V) and flat washer (CC) (Fig. 24). Push the brackets against the frame and torque the mounting hardware to 38 lb.-ft. (52Nm). C & D Fig.
  • Page 15 24. Raise the axle assembly or lower the body all the way so that the leaf spring is supporting the vehicle. Set the lower axle/spring retainer over the U-bolts and cap with 9/16" flat washers (GG) and 9/16" deep nuts (Z).

  • Page 16: Assemble The Air Springs

    ASSEMBLE THE AIR SPRINGS 1. Set a roll plate (H) onto the top of the air springs (I) and install the fittings (J) into the top of the air spring finger-tight. Tighten the fitting an additional 1 1/2 turns (Fig. 30). Fig.

  • Page 17: Install The Assemblies

    INSTALL THE ASSEMBLIES 1. Lower the axle assembly or raise the frame once again, just far enough so that the air spring assemblies can be put in place between the upper and lower bracket. Set the left- and right-hand assemblies onto the lower brackets. While lifting on the assemblies, insert two 3/8"...

  • Page 18: Installing The Air Lines

    Flat washer bumper area* * For LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus kits, the recommended location for the Schrader valves is the rear bumper area or license plate. INSTALL THE AIR LINE HEAT SHIELD 1. Slide the air line heat shield (OO) onto the air line on the passenger's (right) side and push into position against the fitting.

  • Page 19: Finished Installation

    Driver's (left) side inside above the axle assembly view. Air line heat shield (OO) Passenger's (right) inside rear axle view. Passenger's (right) forward axle view. Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of an Air Lift air suspension system. Enjoy! MN-1192...

  • Page 20: Before Operating

    Before Operating INSTALLATION CHECKLIST † Clearance test — Inflate the air springs to 40-60 † Fastener test — After 500 miles (800km), recheck all bolts for proper torque. PSI (2.8-4.1BAR) and make sure there is at least 1/2" (13mm) clearance from anything that might rub against †...
  • Page 21 Notes MN-1192...

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty And Return Policy

    Limited Warranty and Return Policy Air Lift Company provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty* to the original purchaser of its load support products, from the date of original purchase, that the products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials when used on cars and trucks as specified by Air Lift Company and under normal operating conditions, subject to the requirements and exclusions set forth in the full Limited Warranty and Return Policy.
  • Page 24 For calls outside the U.S. or Canada, dial +1 (517) 322-2144. Air Lift Company • 2727 Snow Road • Lansing, MI 48917 or P.O. Box 80167 • Lansing, MI 48908-0167 Air Lift Company reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products and publications at any time.

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