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MN-833 • (031403) • ECR 7916

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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

88291

Summary of Contents for 88291

Page 1: ...ructions completely before proceeding with installation Failure to read these instructions can result in an incorrect installation MN 833 031403 ECR 7916 INSTALLATION GUIDE ADJUSTABLE AIR HELPER SPRIN...

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Page 3: ...taching the Upper Bracket 7 Securing the Air Spring to the Brackets 7 Installing the Air Lines 8 Tips for Installing Air Lines 9 Securing the Emergency Brake Cable 9 Before Operating 10 Checking for L...

Page 4: ...2 MN 833 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Diagram fig 1...

Page 5: ...Spacer bar 4 S 10594 3 8 16 x 2 U bolt 4 T 18435 3 8 Nylon lock nut 10 U 17159 3 8 Washer head bolt 2 V 18447 5 16 x 3 8 Large washer 2 W 10465 Line clamp 1 Missing or damaged parts Call Air Lift cus...

Page 6: ...stallation of this kit does not alter the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR or payload of the vehicle Check your vehicle s owner s manual and do not exceed the maximum load listed for your vehicle Gros...

Page 7: ...he bottom of the center flange on the side plate and front cross member Fig 4 Also grind a slight chamfer on the back of the front mounting leg of the upper brackets to clear the bend radius of the la...

Page 8: ...l plates Fig 6 2 Install a 90 swivel air fitting finger tight plus 1 1 2 turns Fig 6 Do not overtighten 3 The upper brackets are side specific The small mounting hole in the upper bracket faces forwar...

Page 9: ...to 16 lb ft ATTACHING THE UPPER BRACKET 1 For B W hitch applications a Align the two large holes with the existing B W hitch frame brackets Use the existing 3 4 hardware supplied by B W to attach the...

Page 10: ...r installation approximately 1 2 to easily apply a pressure gauge or an air chuck Fig 12 5 Push the inflation valve through the hole and use the rubber washer flat washer and another 5 16 nut to secur...

Page 11: ...essure on fitting The hose should be straight beyond the fitting for 1 before bending Inspect hose for scratches that run lengthwise on hose prior to installation Contact Air Lift customer service at...

Page 12: ...cut is clean and square see Fig 13 Reinsert the air line into the push to connect fitting b Check the threaded connection by tightening the swivel fitting another half turn If it still leaks deflate...

Page 13: ...er should review the operating instructions with the owner Be sure to provide the owner with all of the paperwork that came with the kit Overnight leak down test Recheck air pressure after the vehicle...

Page 14: ...ary 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 air pressure to m...

Page 15: ...ues include roll control bounce dive during braking and sponginess Fig 17 Tuning out these problems usually requires an increase in pressure GUIDELINES FOR ADDING AIR 1 Start with the vehicle level or...

Page 16: ...icle 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 For LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate the...

Page 17: ...15 MN 833 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Notes...

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Page 19: ...etailer If there is a problem with the price Contact Information Mailing address P O Box 80167 Lansing MI 48908 0167 Shipping address 2727 Snow Road for returns Lansing MI 48917 Phone Toll free 800 24...

Page 20: ...purchasing Air Lift products the professional installer s choice Printed in the USA JJC 0517 Need Help Contact Air Lift Company customer service department by calling 800 248 0892 For calls from outsi...