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MN-387

LoadLifter 5000

GUIDELINES FOR ADDING AIR

1.  Start with the vehicle level or slightly above.
2.  When in doubt, always add air.
3.  For motorhomes, start with 50-100 PSI in the rear because it can be safely assumed 

that it is heavily loaded.

4.  If the front of the vehicle dives while braking, increase the pressure in the front air bags, if 

equipped.

5.  If it is ever suspected that the air bags have bottomed out, increase the pressure (fig. 25).
6.  Adjust the pressure up and down to find the best ride.
7.  If the vehicle rocks and rolls, adjust the air pressure to reduce movement.

8.  It may be necessary to maintain different pressures on each side of the vehicle. Loads 

such as water, fuel, and appliances will cause the vehicle to be heavier on one side (fig. 

26). As much as a 50 PSI difference is not uncommon.

fig. 25

fig. 26

Bottoming out

Unlevel

Level

Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments or need technical 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.

For inquiries by mail, our address is PO Box 80167, Lansing, MI 48908-0167. Our shipping 

address for returns is 2727 Snow Road, Lansing, MI 48917. 

You may also contact us anytime by e-mail at [email protected] or on the web at 

www.airliftcompany.com.

Replacement Information

If you need replacement parts, contact the local dealer or call Air Lift customer service at

(800) 248-0892. Most parts are immediately available and can be shipped the same day.

Contact Air Lift Company customer service at (800) 248-0892, , first if:

•  Parts are missing from the kit.

•  Need technical assistance on installation or operation.

•  Broken or defective parts in the kit.

•  Wrong parts in the kit.

•  Have a warranty claim or question.

Contact the retailer 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.

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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