Replacing Manual Inflation Valves on Air Spring System

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How 2 replace Schrader value on airlift systems

asked by: Jason M

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You can use the Replacement Air Line Kit for Air Lift AirLift 1000 - Rear # AL22007 you asked from or # F2012 to get a new Schrader valve, but it sounds like you just need the valve. I recommend using the Firestone Inflation Valve for 1/4" Tubing # F3032-1 instead to just give you the valve you need. You can simply removed the tube, make a clean cut and then apply the new valve which the line will press onto or into depending on the style chosen above. They are a tight fit so you simply press on until the tube bottoms out in the valve and then pull slightly to ensure a tight fit. Check for leaks using soapy water checking for air bubbles.

If you have trouble making a clean cut, you may want to consider the Air Lift Air Hose Cutter # AL10530

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

I went out to the warehouse to confirm and the 1/4" air line in the Air Line Service Kit for Firestone Ride-Rite/Sport-Rite Air Helper Springs #F2012 will fit directly into the tee and elbow fittings that come with the kit. You do need to…

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Answer 2

The valve core can sometimes get stuck inside the valve stem due to corrosion build-up or being inserted incorrectly. This would then mean you could not put air in or take air out of the system. The good news is that this is pretty easy to fix and…

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First, I have included a link to the installation instructions to the right for Air Lift kit #AL88299 for you. Using soapy water is the best way to find a leak in an air system. If it is leaking at a hose or fitting then replacing that hose or…

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First I recommend trying to determine exactly where the air is leaking from on your Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88289 with Upgrade Kit #AL52301. The -4 AN Elbow Fitting #AL52RV could leak in one of 3 places. The AN/tapered…

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Answer 5

The air is going somewhere. If you checked all the connections on the LoadLifter 5000 #AL57338 and they're not leaking, you must have a pinched line or cracked air bag. Next step you will need to do the same process with the soap water and find…

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Answer 6

The elbow fitting is a common place for leaks with air suspension kits such as the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #AL57338 that you have. The most common culprit is an air line that is not cut completely flat and clean. I…

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With the newer model Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs #AL88365 they have internal bumpers. This makes for a much cleaner look and works just as good if not better than the factory bump stops as it protects your bags from…

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Answer 8

First you will want to completely deflate the airbags. Then to remove the air line from a push to connect fitting like part #F3128-1 you first push the outer metal ring inward and then pull the air line out. You may also need to push in on the air…

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Answer 9

Keeping the airbags at the 5 psi minimum while not in use will allow the bags to retain their shape properly and not end up folded over or in any other position that might cause a portion of the bag to wear out prematurely. I am curious as to how you…

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Answer 10

The diameter of the air lines used in the Air Lift Suspension systems is 1/4 inch. For a union tee that would work for what you are trying to do you would want the part #AL21838.

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The inflation valve if faulty can be replaced with the Firestone Inflation Valve for 1/4" Tubing part #F3032-1. If you have a valve core removal tool you can make sure the stem inside is tight. It could be a failed o-ring on this component…

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Answer 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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