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MN-831 • (021306) • ECR 7668

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

88216 &

88128

Summary of Contents for LoadLifter 5000 88128

Page 1: ...o read these instructions can result in an incorrect installation MN 831 021306 ECR 7668 INSTALLATION GUIDE ADJUSTABLE AIR HELPER SPRINGS TOW AND HAUL WITH SAFETY AND COMFORTTM safety please read thes...

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Page 3: ...nstalling the Frame Brace 9 Installing the Air Lines 10 Installing the Heat Sheild 12 Checking For Leaks 12 Fixing Leaks 12 Before Operating 13 Installation Checklist 13 Post Installation Checklist 13...

Page 4: ...tact 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 payload...

Page 5: ...LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Installation Diagram INBOARD FORWARD OPTION see Figures 4 6 A B C D E F G N O H H I I I H J K J J J J K K J J M M N O O O O E P KIT 88216 A KIT 88128 NOTE No roll plates are u...

Page 6: ...rts AA Air Line Assembly 1 BB Tie Strap 6 CC Valve Caps 2 DD 5 16 Flat Washer 2 EE Rubber Washer 2 FF Small Star Washer 2 GG 5 16 Hex Nut 4 not shown in Figure 1 Description Qty 7 16 9 16 open end or...

Page 7: ...used off road COMPRESSED AIR CAN CAUSE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PARTS IF IT IS NOT HANDLED PROPERLY FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT TRY TO INFLATE THE AIR SPRINGS UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SEC...

Page 8: ...t then place axle stands under the axle and raise the frame as needed c If the vehicle is raise with a jack and supported with axle stands on the frame then use a floor jack to lower the axle REMOVING...

Page 9: ...ost 1 ton single rear wheels and some 1 ton dual rear wheel trucks take the stack in Figure 5 Most 1 ton dual rear wheel trucks take the stack in Figure 6 For and ton trucks and some 1 ton trucks with...

Page 10: ...of the lower bracket Figure 8 6 Set a roll plate E on both ends of the double convolute bellow Figure 1 Kit 88128 with the single convolute bellow does not require roll plates 7 Set the bellow assemb...

Page 11: ...a template center punch and drill a 3 8 hole through the outboard side of the frame rail and upper bracket Figure 9 CAUTION Use hole in upper bracket as a template to center punch and drill 3 Install...

Page 12: ...flanges b License plate recess in bumper c Under the gas cap access door d Through license plate itself What ever the chosen location is make sure there is enough clearance around the inflation valves...

Page 13: ...haust pipes muffler or catalytic converter Avoid sharp bends and edges Use the plastic tie straps BB to secure the air line to fixed non moving points along the chassis Be sure that the tie straps are...

Page 14: ...3 After the test deflate the springs to the minimum pressure required to restore the Normal Ride Height but not less than 5 p s i Check the air pressure again after 24 hours A 2 to 4 p s i loss after...

Page 15: ...e eliminated before the vehicle is road tested Heat test Be sure there is sufficient clearance from any heat sources at least 6 for air springs and air lines If a heat shield was included in the kit i...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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...

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Page 24: ...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...

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