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incorrect installation.

MN-822 • (031309) • ECR 7785

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 Numbers

88295 and

88297

Summary of Contents for 88295

Page 1: ...ons completely before proceeding with installation Failure to read these instructions can result in an incorrect installation MN 822 031309 ECR 7785 INSTALLATION GUIDE ADJUSTABLE AIR HELPER SPRINGS TO...

Page 2: ...2 MN 822 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate...

Page 3: ...Attaching the Lower Bracket 7 Installing the Heat Shield 7 Installing the Air Lines 8 Checking For Leaks 9 Fixing Leaks 9 Before Operating 10 Installation Checklist 10 Post Installation Checklist 10 P...

Page 4: ...ontact Air Lift Company at 800 248 0892 or visit our website at www airliftcompany com IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The installation of this kit does not alter the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or paylo...

Page 5: ...Axle strap 4 N 17277 3 8 16 x 3 Carriage bolt 8 O 17365 3 8 24 x 7 8 Button head screw 4 P 17366 M10 1 50 x 35 Button head screw 4 Q 17361 3 8 16 x 1 25 Carriage bolt 4 AA 20086 Air line assembly 1 BB...

Page 6: ...a rear brake proportioning valve or is equipped with an anti lock type brake system installation of a load assist product will have NO EFFECT on brake system performance COMPRESSED AIR CAN CAUSE INJUR...

Page 7: ...ad screws O Tighten securely fig 4 4 Insert the carriage bolts through the holes in the lower bracket C fig 4 5 Place the lower bracket on the air spring in an offset position fig 4 The bellows assemb...

Page 8: ...sis to gain clearance to set the assembly into position 2 Align the slots in the frame upper bracket and bellow upper bracket Attach the two with the 3 8 carriage bolts Q flat washer I and nyloc nut H...

Page 9: ...arance 2 Tighten the lock nuts evenly to 16 ft lbs Re torque after 100 miles 3 Repeat for the opposite side INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD 1 Bend the tabs on the heat shield G to provide a of space betwee...

Page 10: ...NOT USE WIRE CUTTERS OR SCISSORS TO CUT THE AIR LINE THESE TOOLS MAY FLATTEN OR CRIMP THE AIR LINE CAUSING IT TO LEAK AROUND THE O RING SEAL INSIDE THE ELBOW FITTING FIG 10 fig 10 CAUTION 4 Place a 5...

Page 11: ...the minimum pressure required to restore the system to normal ride height Do not deflate to lower than 10 PSI 4 Check the air pressure again after 24 hours A 2 4 PSI loss after initial installation is...

Page 12: ...rame shock absorbers and brake cables Leak test before road test Inflate the air springs to 60 PSI check all connections for leaks with a soapy water solution See page 12 for tips on how to spot leaks...

Page 13: ...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 Increase or decrease pressure from the system as n...

Page 14: ...last indefinitely Q Will raising the vehicle on a hoist for service work damage the air springs No The vehicle can be lifted on a hoist for short term service work such as tire rotation or oil change...

Page 15: ...ed that the air bags have bottomed out increase the pressure fig 2 4 5 Adjust the pressure up and down to find the best ride 6 If the vehicle rocks and rolls adjust the air pressure to reduce movement...

Page 16: ...ressor will work well for most customers who use their system on an intermittent basis Heavy duty For daily use consider the heavy duty compressor it inflates faster and more quietly than the standard...

Page 17: ...Company for verification Air Lift will repair or replace at its option defective products or components A minimum 10 00 shipping and handling charge will apply to all warranty claims Before returning...

Page 18: ...tailer where the kit was purchased If it is necessary to return or exchange the kit for any reason If there is a problem with shipping if shipped from the retailer If there is a problem with the price...

Page 19: ...17 MN 822 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate A B A B C C Lower bracket mounting template See Assembling the Air Spring pg 5...

Page 20: ...irliftcompany com Thank you for purchasing Air Lift products the professional installer s choice Printed in the USA Need Help Contact our customer service department by calling 800 248 0892 Monday thr...