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MN-387

LoadLifter 5000

SECURING THE AIR SPRING TO THE BRACKETS

1.  Secure the air spring to the upper and lower brackets using an open ended 

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by tightening the two bolts on the top and the two bolts on the bottom of the spring 
assembly.

DUE TO THE THICKNESS OF THE LEAF SPRING STACK, TRIM ALL FOUR U-BOLTS 
ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT BOTTOMING OUT ON THE UPPER 
BRACKET (FIG. 14).

2.  Check bolts and connectors to ensure that all hardware is secure and repeat the process 

for the other side of the vehicle.

5.  Remove the clamps and drill the remaining two holes. Install the appropriate hardware 

and torque the nuts to 44 ft/lbs.

6.  Align the air spring uniformly between the upper and lower brackets and check the air 

spring alignment (fig. 13).

INSTALLING THE AIR LINES

WHEN  INSTALLING  THE  AIR  LINES,  THERE  MUST  BE  AT  LEAST  SIX  INCHES  OF 
CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIR LINES AND ANY HEAT SOURCES.

1.  Choose a convenient location for mounting the inflation valves. Popular locations for the 

inflation valves are: The wheel well flanges; The license plate recess in bumper; Under 

the gas cap access door; or through the license plate (fig. 15).

2. Secure air lines with provided tie straps.

Whatever the chosen location for the line is, make sure there is enough clearance around 

the inflation valves for an air chuck.  

NOTE

CAUTION

CAUTION

Option 1
Option 2

fig. 15

U-Bolts

fig. 14

Move the air spring in 
the slots of the upper 
and lower brackets to 
align. Make sure there 
is at least a thumbs 
width of clearance 

between the uninflated 

bag and the frame.

Frame

Bag

fig. 13

Summary of Contents for loadlifter 5000

Page 1: ...ss and safety please read these instructions completely before proceeding with installation Failure to read these instructions can result in an incorrect installation MN 387 31210 ECR 7433 INSTALLATIO...

Page 2: ...oning the Brackets 7 Attaching the Lower Bracket 7 Attaching the Upper Bracket 8 Securing the Air Spring to the Brackets 9 Installing the Air Lines 9 Reinstalling the Fenderwell Liner Late Model 4WD D...

Page 3: ...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 Gross Vehicle Weig...

Page 4: ...3 MN 387 LoadLifter 5000 Installation Diagram A M I J N B L H F or G I H C I J N D E OUTBOARD FORWARD fig 1 Z V Y X W Z T...

Page 5: ...fig 2 Item Part Description Qty A1 58437 Bellows 57215 2 A2 58491 Bellows 57207 2 B 07475 Upper bracket 2 C 03102 Lower bracket 2 D 11951 Roll plate 4 E 33606 Elbow fitting 2 F 10594 2 U bolt 4 G 1058...

Page 6: ...pper bracket on an F 250 or F 350 the mounting bolt holes can line up directly over the indent in the frame This is an acceptable situation and is an approved method of installation for the product fi...

Page 7: ...ith the legs facing down 4 Set the air spring on the lower bracket aligning the two holes in the base of the air spring with the two outer slots in the top of the lower bracket 5 Loosely attach the up...

Page 8: ...above the lower radius edge of the frame rail it may be necessary to move up the spacers under the lower bracket to achieve mounting height If you find that the lower bracket needs to set flat onto th...

Page 9: ...d frame bolt oversized flat washer and lock nut fig 11 For Dodge trucks only The top two or the bottom two holes depending on the model of the truck will fall into a horizontal indentation Spacers are...

Page 10: ...ween the upper and lower brackets and check the air spring alignment fig 13 INSTALLING THE AIR LINES WHEN INSTALLING THE AIR LINES THERE MUST BE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIR LINES...

Page 11: ...er Avoid sharp bends and edges Leave at least 2 of slack when securing the air lines to allow for any movement that might pull on the air line fig 18 7 Cut off air line leaving approximately 12 of ext...

Page 12: ...ate the air spring to 30 PSI 2 Spray all connections and the inflation valves with a solution of 1 5 liquid dish soap and 4 5 water to check for leaks You should be able to spot leaks easily by lookin...

Page 13: ...on instructions furnished with all products The consumer will be responsible for removing labor charges the defective product from the vehicle and returning it transportation costs prepaid to the deal...

Page 14: ...ist 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 changes However if the vehicle will be on the hoist for a p...

Page 15: ...assistance contact our customer service department by calling 800 248 0892 Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Time For calls from outside the USA or Canada our local number is 517 322 2144...

Page 16: ...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 through Friday 8 a m...

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