bing tracking image
  1. Vehicle Suspension
  2. Air Lift
  3. Air Springs
  4. Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
  5. Heavy Duty
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

Item # AL57396
Retail:$679.09
Our Price: $395.81
You Save: $283.28
Vehicle Suspension

Will this fit?

To see if this custom-fit item will work for you please tell us what vehicle you'll use it with.

Shipping Weight: 36 lbs
Add to cart
In Stock
zoom in icon
slider vertical icon
zoom out icon
Comment field cannot be left empty.
Name field cannot be left empty.

Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.

Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.

Product Images

In Use/Installed

Need help with installation?
Locate installers near me
5,000-lb Capacity. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, LoadLifter 5000 air springs provide high-quality, full-time load support. They level your vehicle, improving braking and ride comfort and reducing the strain on your factory suspension. Great Prices for the best vehicle suspension from Air Lift. Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle part number AL57396 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
  • All Info
  • Reviews (1013)
  • Q & A (0)
  • Photos

Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL57396

  • Air Springs
  • Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
  • Heavy Duty
  • Air Lift

5,000-lb Capacity. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, LoadLifter 5000 air springs provide high-quality, full-time load support. They level your vehicle, improving braking and ride comfort and reducing the strain on your factory suspension.


Features:

  • Provides your vehicle with up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling support, reducing strain on your rear suspension and improving both safety and ride quality
    • Designed for heavy-duty applications such as 3/4-ton and 1-ton pickup trucks, motor homes, and commercial trucks
  • Keeps your vehicle level when you are hauling a heavy load
    • Improves steering and braking performance
    • Helps to maintain safe headlight aim
    • Keeps your tires from wearing unevenly
  • Lets you manually adjust air pressure to get the even load distribution and support that you need
    • Level your vehicle front to rear
    • Inflate each spring independently for side-to-side leveling of off-center loads
  • Reduces the strain on your OEM suspension caused by extremely heavy loads
  • Improves overall stability and ride quality
    • Diminishes sway and absorbs road shock for a smooth ride
  • Comes with Air Lift's exclusive upper and lower roll plates
    • Increases the load capacity of the air springs
    • Protects springs from damage, extending the life of your air spring suspension
  • Constructed of 2-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber
    • Endcaps are made of high-strength Zytel nylon, which is lighter, stronger, and more corrosion resistant than steel
  • Mounting brackets and hardware are included for installation
  • Manual inflation valves and air lines are included
    • Manual valves are typically mounted on bumper for easy access
    • Compressor system with in-cab gauges (sold separately) can be added to monitor and automatically adjust air pressure
  • Made in USA


Specs:

  • Load-leveling capacity: up to 5,000 lbs
    • LoadLifter 5000 springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 100 psi
  • Lifetime warranty
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee


Air Lift's LoadLifter 5000 was designed with an exact purpose: to provide full-time, first-class support to your 3/4- or 1-ton pickup, motor home, or commercial truck. With this kit, you get a safer ride and simultaneously protect your vehicle from the strain that comes with hauling massive loads.


Carrying heavy cargo in your truck bed or trailer puts tremendous stress on your vehicle. Your brakes erode faster, your tires wear unevenly, and handling suffers severely. When towing, you might also experience excessive sway, bottoming out, and even improper and unsafe headlight aim. Fortunately, there is a solution to these problems. By pairing your existing suspension with the LoadLifter 5000, you can seriously beef up your suspension, ensure equal load distribution, and give your vehicle the support it desperately needs. Air Lift's LoadLifter 5000 provides up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling capacity and distributes the weight of your payload to all four wheels. As a result, the stress on your OEM suspension is significantly reduced.


LoadLifter's air bags are adjustable from 5 to 100 psi for precise support, and they can be inflated independently of one another for front-to-rear and side-to-side leveling. They are made of high-quality, two-ply, fabric-reinforced rubber. Most air bags lose air at the ends, where the bag is enclosed with a steel cap, because the steel can rust and corrode over time, creating small holes. The endcaps on Air Lift air bags are fashioned from corrosion-proof Zytel nylon, a material that is both stronger and lighter than steel, ensuring that the air bags won't lose air. Also, LoadLifter 5000 comes with Air Lift's exclusive roll plates, which both protect your air springs and beef up the load capacity of the springs.


This system installs with the included brackets and hardware. Just mount the springs, inflate them, and ride. To inflate the LoadLifter springs, you just have to pump air in through the inflation valves. A line kit is included with the springs so that you can install the valves (one for each spring) in an easily accessible area - typically they are installed on the bumper. If you want to make the springs even easier to use, you can get a compressor and gauge system (sold separately).


Air Lift kits are designed to keep your vehicle at normal ride height. You can find the normal ride height of your vehicle by unloading it and measuring the distance between the bottom edge of your wheel well and the center of the hub. After you find and record this distance, you can regulate the amount of air that you put into your air springs to maintain normal ride height - even when you are hauling a heavy load. You will need to adjust the air pressure in your air bags according to the size of your load.


Along with a lifetime warranty that has no mileage restrictions, Air Lift offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Just install and use LoadLifter 5000 springs for 60 days, and if you are not satisfied at the end of this time, you can remove them from your vehicle and return them for a full product refund. Now that's confidence.



57396 Airlift Load Lifter 5000 Air Bag Suspension Support System - Back Axle

Installation Details AL57396 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles



California residents: click here


Customer Satisfaction Score:


Customer Reviews

Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle - AL57396

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (1010 Customer Reviews)

5,000-lb Capacity. Designed to upgrade your rear suspension, LoadLifter 5000 air springs provide high-quality, full-time load support. They level your vehicle, improving braking and ride comfort and reducing the strain on your factory suspension.

by:

The airbags work great and they were relatively easy to install. Very happy with them so far!



by:
2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty

All & All working as expected. Install was straight forward but removing bump stops was a little challenging for they were rusted bad. My f250 rides level & smoother now when towing 11,000 lb. 5th wheel trailer.



by:
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty

The product arrive in a timely matter as with everything that I have purchased from e-trailer , the only problem I had was there were some lock nuts missing from the package , 2 pouches were opened when I opened the box , [ this was from the factory not e-trailer fought ] the photo's in the installation booklet could have been a little clearer , my truck has sway bars and none of the photo's showed them that I could see and the installation book didn't talk about them , Had to figure it out on my own . Other than that no problems , took about 4 hours to install , a 4 point drive on lift would be a great help , also remove the spare tire , it helps



by:
2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Previously installed Firestone air helper springs in my Ford F250. Wish I would have ordered them instead of the Air Lift helper springs. While quality of Air Lift appears to be good, installation compared to installing the Firestone system is a real bear. Firestone easily as good quality and much simpler/easier to install.



by:

I purchased the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle for my 2015 Ford F-250 to pull at travel trailer. (Aprox. 6,000 lbs.) Installation was easy, took a couple hours. I coupled the air line hose through the license plate so I only had one air valve to install. I wasn't too worried about balancing left to right. I just needed to get my truck's ass off the ground when towing the trailer. No sag when the bags are aired up.
I keep them deflated to the minimum until I need the lift. Then an easy pump up with a bike pump and I'm off.



by:
2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Fast shipping and excellent customer service. Will continue to purchase from etrailer. Took about 8 hrs to install the kit. I'm sure that would have been faster for someone who has done it before but I took my time. The air bags work just as I wanted and the kit appears to be high quality materials. If you purchase a kit take your time installing as it's best to fit and refit a couple times on parts of the kit to ensure everything is going as laid out by the instructions.



by:

Fit as advertised. I have 600 miles on them so far across the west with no issues yet



by:

Works great! Now that i have onboard air, i use it alllll the time.



by:
2013 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

So far. Delivery was great. Box has a small slit in it. I haven't had time to unpack it, yet. It came on the 3rd of July. A lot of things going on. I will get back to you soon.
Thanks, Happy 4th!!!



by:

Very pleased!



by:

Just what I expected. No surprises which is nice when ordering online



by:
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Great product. Easy to install. Took about 2.5 hours. Highly recommend



by:

So far nothing but great.
Shipping
came in two days.
Price was guaranteed.
Only good things to say



by:



by:



by:

Speedy Delivery



by:



by:
2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty



by:



by:

She is awesome.



by:



by:
2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty



by:



by:

Air Lift air springs are good and dependable, use them for the last 25 years on three pick-ups always worked great. My complaint would be against the lousy packaging which came with two or three holes and all messed up, luckily all that was missing was one washer.



by:

Installation of the Loadlifter 5000 kit went smoothly, no issues at all. One of the best advantages of having this system on my F-150 is the stabilization it provides when towing our camper. I tow a 6,000 lb camper with an 800 lb hitch weight. I use a weight distribution hitch so the truck and camper ride level, as they should. The difference with the Loadlifter system is that it controls the bounce, providing a much more stable and controlled ride. I highly recommend this air spring kit in conjunction with a weight distribution hitch. When you don't need to added support of the air springs, ie no load, just drop the air pressure down to 5 lbs and you don't know they are there.


25
1009
Show More Reviews

See what our Experts say about this Air Lift Vehicle Suspension

  • Which Air Lift Air Bag Kit Fits 2013 Ford F-250
    There's so many replacement brackets and hardware you'd need to swap the old air bag into your new truck so your best option would be to go with the all new kit part # AL57396 for your 2013 Ford For F-250.
    view full answer...
  • Can Air Suspension Enhancement Be Used with Weight Distribution System
    A properly set up and rated weight distribution system should reduce most of the sag from towing a trailer. But in your case you are most likely at the higher end of the tongue weight capacity where it's basically impossible to totally eliminate the sag. So suspension enhancement like the part # AL57396 can be used and will help. That said, tongue weight can be up to 15 percent of the total trailer weight so you'd be best served determining your tongue weight like what's outlined in the...
    view full answer...
  • Will the Airlift 5000 Ultimate work on a 2012 Ford F-450 with a Factory Installed Fifth Wheel Hitch
    The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, # AL57396, install on the inside of the frame rails on your 2012 Ford F-450. Please take a look at the attachment brackets on your factory installed fifth wheel hitch, and compare them to the diagrams that are on page 5 and 6 of the included instructions and make sure that the mounting locations are compatible.
    view full answer...
  • Will Air Lift Suspension Enhancement System Work On 2011 Ford F-250 With B & W Gooseneck
    You said you have the B and W gooseneck installed on your 2011 Ford F-250 with the short bed. If you install the # AL57396 on your truck you may need to drill through the brackets of the gooseneck hitch. I spoke with my contact at B&W about your truck and about the hitch you have installed on your truck. They told me that as long as you do not weld on or cut off any part of the gooseneck hitch, you will not void their warranty. If you decide to install the # AL57396, you will need...
    view full answer...
  • Correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs for a 2014 Ford F-250
    The correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs for a 2014 Ford F-250 is part # AL57396. This kit is a bolt on fit and designed specifically for this truck. It will work well with any in-bed hitches as well.
    view full answer...
  • Will the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Fit with a B&W Gooseneck Hitch on a 2012 F250 SB CC?
    The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, # AL57396, install on the insides of the frame rails on the truck. If you look at your gooseneck brackets that are on your vehicle now and they mount on the outside of the frame it is possible that these two systems could work together. You will need to compare the instructions for the Air Lift kit which I have linked for you with the current situation on your truck to determine fit.
    view full answer...
  • Can You Replace 5000 with 7500 Air Lift Air Bags On 2015 Ford F-350
    In regards to the Air Lift LoadLifter Air Helper Springs, the XL or 7500 kits use larger air bags as well as thicker brackets in order to obtain higher capacities. Therefore, you wouldn't be able to simply switch out the air bags on the part # AL57396 to obtain the capacity of the part # AL57596 on a 2015 Ford F-350. If you want to make the switch to the 7500 XL kit, you'll be rewarded with 2,500 lbs of additional capacity. I have attached an install video I did on that exact kit as well.
    view full answer...
  • Suspension Enhancement For A 2014 Ford F-250 With Commercial Topper Full Of Tools
    To keep your 2014 Ford F-250 level while full of tools and equipment I recommend Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle Item # AL57396. This kit gives you the support you need but also allows you to adjust the air pressure in each bag individually for off center loads depending on where your heavier tools are stored in the truck. It also provides the added support you need when adding the weight of a trailer plus the tools already on the truck. If you wanted to go a step...
    view full answer...
  • Will Air Lift LoadLifter Springs For 2015 Ford F-250 4WD Also Fit 2015 Ford F-350 4WD
    If the F-250 4 Wheel Drive is a 2015, we do list the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL57396, as well as the 5000 Ultimate # AL88396, as a fit for both the 2015 F-250 Super Duty 4WD and 2015 F-350 Super Duty 4WD. Length of the truck bed doesn't come into play when fitting the Air Lift LoadLifter springs. If the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 springs your previously purchased were not for a 2015 Ford F-250, you can let me know either the year vehicle you bought them for or the part number for the...
    view full answer...
  • Air Lift LoadLifter Kit and Compressor System for a 2015 Ford F-350 with OEM Puck System
    If you are doing some occasional towing with the 5th wheel/gooseneck hitch on your 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty then I recommend using the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57396. These are extra heavy duty, rated at 5,000 lbs, and they have adjustable air pressure from 5 psi - 100 psi depending on what your towing application requires. To keep from having to hunt down an air compressor when you need to fill up the air bags I highly recommend installing the Air Lift Load Controller...
    view full answer...
  • Will the Air Lift AL88299 Fit on a 2011 Ford F-250
    I have a solution for you, but the AirLift # AL88299 are not designed to fit the 2011 Ford F-250 and will only fit on 2007-2021 Toyota Tundras. Instead, you'll need the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL57396, which are the same basic air bag but designed to fit on a 2011 F-250 with 4wd. I've linked a review and installation video of these bags for you to check out.
    view full answer...
  • Suspension Enhancement For A 2013 Ford F-250
    The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle Item # AL57396 would be enough for your 2013 F-250 pulling a 12000lb trailer. These bags have 100 psi max pressure rating and honestly with all of the installs I have done here with air bags. I very rarely have needed to put in more than 45 psi with the weigh of the trailer on the truck. I will say though, with installing these, I have had customers come back to get an air compressor installed shortly after they had their bags...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Suspension Enhancement System For A 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty With Fifth Wheel Rails
    When it comes to installing a suspension enhancement system on your 2011 Ford F-250 that already has the fifth wheel rail brackets installed The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL57396 will work. The Air Lift System has a 5,000 pound capacity of load-leveling support which reduces strain on your rear suspension and improving both safety and ride quality. It also improves overall stability and ride quality, while protecting springs from damage, extending the life...
    view full answer...
  • Duty Cycle of the Air Lift QuickShot Compressor System Part # AL25572
    The air compressor that is included with the Air Lift QuickShot Compressor System for Air Springs part # AL25572 is made and manufactured by Viair. It has a 32% at 150 psi duty cycle. If you need a set of airbags to use this system with on your 2016 Ford F-250 then I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57396 for 4x4 or part # AL57395 for 2x4.
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Air Springs For 2015 Ford F-250 4WD Crew Cab With Service Body
    For your 2015 F-250 Super Duty (including the 4WD, gas engine, crew cab, and service body), I recommend an air system for load leveling so your truck doesn't squat in the back like you are referring to. For air springs compatible with your truck, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL57596. These springs are one inch wider at 7 inches than the Load Lifter 5000 # AL57396. This system will improve your steering and braking performance by keeping...
    view full answer...
  • Will the AirLift Airbags From a Dodge Ram 2500 Fit a Ford F-250/F-350
    The correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs for a 2011-2016 Ford F-250/F-350 (4x4) is part # AL57396. The correct Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs for a Dodge Ram 2500 is part # AL57295. These kits do both use the same airbag so it is possible. However, the airbags are the only part that would carry over which means you will still need several other brackets and hardware which I have attached a photo of. That said, by the time you piece together the kit you will be...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Comparison of Air Lift Air Helper Spring Kits Available for 2015 Ford F250 2WD
    There's two primary differences between the # AL57396 and the # AL88395. The AL88395 is AirLift's Ultimate Air Helper Spring, which uses integrated jounce bumpers. The primary benefit of this is that they act as a fail-safe if the air springs should ever lose pressure. The AL88395 is compatible with 2WD vehicles. The AL57396 is a regular LoadLifter air spring, without the built-In jounce bumpers. It's compatible with 2WD trucks. For your 2WD model, you'd choose between the # AL88395...
    view full answer...
  • Will Reese Under Bed Rail Kit RP30126 Work with Air Lift 57396 LoadLifter 5000 Air Springs
    The AirLift # AL57396 mount on the insides of the frame rails on your 2016 Ford-F250 Super Duty, while the # RP30126 uses the outside of the frame rails. For this reason you should not have any interference when installing the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches #RP30126. I do recommend comparing the instructions for yourself, which are linked below, to the way that you currently have your AirLift Load Lifter 5000 bags installed...
    view full answer...
  • Will the Air Lift Air Bags Work With the B&W Turnoverball on a 2016 Ford F-250
    Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57396 will work with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1111 on your 2016 Ford F-250 and there is no drilling required for installation whatsoever. The only thing that must be done to install the kit that is not in the instructions is to remove the center bolt on the side plate for the gooseneck hitch and run it through the upper airbag bracket before it goes through the frame and out the other...
    view full answer...
  • Air Bag Suspension Enhancement Kit Recommendation for 2014 Ford F-250
    I have a solution for you but the Air Lift kit part # AL57396 hasn't been confirmed as a fit with in-bed hitches so it there's a chance it could fit but we can't say for certain. The Firestone kit part # F2597 though is a fit for your 2014 Ford F-250 and is confirmed as a fit with in-bed hitches so it would be your best option. We have found that the Firestone air bag kits have the highest quality bags too.
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Air Bags and Wireless Air Compressor for a 2012 Ford F-250/F-350
    The air bags that I recommend for a 2012 Ford F-250/F-350 is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57396 for 4x4 models or part # AL57395 for 4x2 models. These systems are both direct fit bolt-on options that will work wonderfully to help provide support while towing or hauling. In regards to the air management system, these are all designed to use their own controller and compressor. We don't offer any way to adapt this to an existing on-board system. Therefore, I...
    view full answer...
  • Best Air Lift Air Bags & Compressor For 2015 Ford F-250 4x4 Towing Travel Trailer
    For your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4x4 towing a travel trailer, the best option for Air Lift air bags are their standard, 5,000 lb capacity option, with the correct part number for your truck being the following: - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57396 These have a 5,000 lb capacity, and for a travel trailer that's going to be the perfect amount of support for your F-250; the weight at the rear won't be to the point where a higher-rated air bag is needed. So you don't...
    view full answer...
  • Will Air Lift Air Bag Suspension Enhancement Fit a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 with B&W Hitch
    Air Lift air bag kit # AL57396 fits Fords so they will not fit your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 but there are options for your truck. The comparable kit for your truck is # AL57275. Please note that this kit will not fit if the truck has the Quadrasteer option. The upper brackets for kit # AL57275 which attach to the truck frame rails install only on the bottoms of the frame rails. This means that there should be no interference with the brackets on your B&W hitch. I have included links...
    view full answer...


< Previous
12



Do you have a question about this Vehicle Suspension?


Info for this part was:

Employee Mike L
Expert Research:
Mike L
Employee Michael H
Expert Research:
Michael H
Employee Jameson C
Expert Research:
Jameson C
Employee Rachael H
Expert Research:
Rachael H
Employee Jeffrey L
Expert Research:
Jeffrey L
Employee Andrew K
Video by:
Andrew K
Employee Dustin K
Video by:
Dustin K
Employee Jeff D
Installed by:
Jeff D
Employee Ryan G
Installed by:
Ryan G
Employee Tricia G
Updated by:
Tricia G
Employee Adele M
Updated by:
Adele M
Employee Mary K
Updated by:
Mary K
Employee Wilson B
Updated by:
Wilson B
Employee Hannah L
Updated by:
Hannah L
Employee Alex H
Updated by:
Alex H
Employee Joshua S
Video Edited:
Joshua S
Employee Chris R
Video Edited:
Chris R
Employee Nicholas E
Test Fit:
Nicholas E
Employee Robert C
Test Fit:
Robert C
Employee David F
Test Fit:
David F

At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.