Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

by: Clint11/07/2022

After adding a wheelchair lift and 300 pound power wheelchair to the back of my Honda Odyssey the ride was a little bouncy in the back. Adding bigger shocks helped but only a little. Eventually I added this kit and that really lets me dial in the amount of stiffness I need. I have had this system in place for a year now and they are holding up really well with no issues. It's tougher than it looks. I totally recommend this system to beef up the rear on a 2004 Honda Odyssey.1464539

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by: Quinton08/30/2023

These worked very well on our Honda Pilot, not too hard to install. I did have a leak in one of the air bags after 1 year but Airlift sent me a replacement set without a hassle at all.1657727

The filling pressure limit does the job in lifting. I wish it could stand more psi.1753338

Definitely did the job. Must have experience for installation. Other than that would highly recommend!1330641

Nelson

7/17/2023

The air bags have held up well. Very reliable and would definitely recommend.

by: Zane 07/07/2023

Great price, shipping was fast. Was easy to install. Its great keeps my van nice and level when hauling and definitely a difference in suspension and smoothness.1616450

by: Aaron 10/18/2023

I've now put this on two vans and it is exactly what the vans needed to safely haul the heavier loads!1683439

This product is severely lacking in guidence and consistant instructions. My friend is a walking encyclopedia that can build and fix anything. I also have a mechanical inclination. This is NOT a 1 hour install even if the vehicle is on a lift. The included instructions left too much room for interpritation and the [online] videos were all not specific enough. The example I will give is that if you are going to provide a template to drill a hole, you have to include the proper orientation and explain that the bag will align to the hole with some nudging. Critical part with extremely basic instructions and guidence.I'm educated now so if the product performs well, I support it further.1474599

2002 Odyssey. Old suspension. Solution? Replace all rear suspension. At that time, install the springs. Piece of cake. Follow drilling instructions accurately. FOR 3/4" HOLE, USE A 3/4" BIMETAL HOLE SAW FROM HARDWARE STORE. This ended up being the solution to drilling a 3/4 in hole. A no-brainer. Get this product. With new suspension, from center of hub to bottom of quarter panel, aprox 215 mm height. Air should be added or removed to maintain this height for proper traction and tire wear. Don't jack up the car with air. Let the car ride at the height it was designed and aligned to. 39179

etrailer is a great outfit. Ordering online was easy and fast. George J upgraded the shipping to express for free! I like that. My order was shipped out almost immediately and arrived way earlier than I was expecting. You guys are great! I'll write more after I install the air springs on my trusty old Odyssey.722140

Put these on our Honda Odyssey and it makes a world of difference. Install was super easy and direct. Our pop up camper tows like a dream now. 400052

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by: Robert09/04/2022

They work great. I’ve used them to align my boat, a utility trailer and the wheelchair carrier for my wife. Has improved the ride and gas mileage by making the combinations more aero Dynamic. I would purchase again and recommend them to others1391431

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Product arrived promptly. Very simple idea, but absolutely difficult as H&¿¿to install. Trying to squeeze the folded air bag between the coil Springs was an absolute nightmare. Maybe some springs on some vehicles have a larger spacing between the coil,but a 2019 Kia Sorento does not. It took almost 6hrs to install both sides. One trick that did help was to use a little silicone spray on the air bag where it was jammed into the coil spring. This helped make the bag slippery so it passed between the coil spring. Just don't get it all over the air bag or it will be too slippery to hold onto as you push it into place. The hose clamps are really a poor design, awkward to squeeze with pliers as you position them into place. So far bags appear to be holding air pressure. Time will tell has to how durable and dependable they will be.I installed them to assist with towing my camper and help reduce the squatting when towing.1316657

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Reviewing the Air Lift 1000 kit 60860 for Kia/Hyundai SUV
Installed in a 2017 KIA Sorento LX. Like many other reviews claim, this was not easy to install although the factory video makes it look so, so simple. I followed the instructions for the first bag, it took me 2 and ½ hours to get it inside the spring coil. I used an exacto knife for cutting the hole, which worked very well. Not having a spoon type tire iron, I eventually settled on the handle of a large crescent wrench. After inserting the bag ½ way in, using the wrench to push on the part already in the spring brought the rest of the bag further in. Eventually I finally got the first bag inserted although it was twisted. Inflating the bag straightened it out. Starting on the second bag, I noticed it was much more pliable. It had been sitting in the Florida sun for the past 2 ½ hours. I folded it down as instructed, then folded it in ½ lengthwise and used zip ties to secure it. After sitting in the hot sun for another hour while I hydrated, it only took me 10 minutes to get the 2nd bag inserted and needed no other tools to assist. Carefully snipped the zip ties off and it popped into place. Running the air lines was simple enough. The hose clamps are very fragile, be patient, be careful or they will break.
Overall I am quite pleased with the performance of the bags. They make a big difference in how the KIA rides when towing. They hold pressure and are easy to inflate & deflate. I use a bicycle tire pump as I have no need to modify the pressure in route and didn’t see the need to spend the money on a remote control inflation system.1638734

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Installed this kit on our 08' sienna awd the day before a road trip. Install went fairly smooth. It did take a couple of attempts to get the air bags stuffed into the coil springs. Routed both airlines individually and mounted on lower bumper black trim just above the hitch. Held air at 35psi overnight, deflated to 25psi with cargo and hit the road. All seems well and the van handles better loaded.
Have to echo other positive reviews of this product. Makes the sienna even more versatile, and it is both affordable and a moderate diy project for shadetrees like me1633291

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Package arrived damaged,no parts missing or damaged, can't comment on product not installed at this time.
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by: Frank 05/01/2023

its been a year of using the lift kit on the Jeep Wrangler Rubi (4door). no issues. did replace the clips with tighter fitting clips.

not much else to say. works as advertised.1568647

by: Kurt B05/08/2024

Getting the tubing completely over the plastic barbed tee fittings is difficult at best without damaging the fittings. The bags will not hold pressure for more than a day. The metal barded fittings are much easier to use & get the tube seated properly. Recommend NOT using the plastic tee fittings.
Getting the bags inside the springs is a test of patience, flexibility, hand & arm strength within a confined area. This is not a quick installation AND make sure you're in the shade because you'll be sweating enough without the help of the sun.
Once everything was installed & inflated, the ride without the trailer was noticeably better & with the trailer, the bag end sag was completely eliminated. FYI, the ride of the KIA without the air bags & trailer is already very nice.2002262

These air bags are very difficult to get into the coil spring. You must disconnect the shock absorbers and disconnect the brake line bracket. Also lubricant of some sort was most helpful. Connect the air lines while coil springs are fully extended. Otherwise you'll never get them in. Once they're inside some compressed air is helpful to blow up the bag. Once installed work quite well.1777272

by: Eric 04/24/2024

Product does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Install was fairly easy. Hardest part was getting the bags in the springs but it wasn’t terribly difficult. I tow a 3000 pound pop up camper with my jeep wrangler JL unlimited and it levels out my load no problem1772533

Put these on 07 tahoe. I pull a camper and put 400lbs of tools in back of tahoe. With just the tools I noticed it help put more weight on front wheels. I have not pulled camper yet but with just the minimum 5lbs of pressure it helped with the tools.
It took me about 4 hrs to install by myself on the ground. The hardest part was getting it pushed into the coil springs. I ended up using a ratchet strap to help push it in. It was fun trying to get the hose connected afterward, could not see, had to feel and take a picture to make sure it was fully seated.1763184

Pretty cool product, and it works! The instructions are lacking, but some videos and research got me through it. I have a 1st generation Toyota Sequoia that I have made into a camping rig with a water tank. It caused the back to ride heavy and made highway corners a bit scary with body roll. I first added Sumo Bump stops that helped. But these actually made it ride normal when fully loaded with bikes, water, and camping gear. Worth the money. Install is not bad, but the instructions are. Jack your rig from the frame so suspension is hanging free. Take the tire off. Undo the single bolt bracket for the brake line in front of rear tire. Remove the bottom bolt from the shock. Remove the bump stop (not required but easy to do and gives you more room. Use a small hydraulics jack to set on top of rear axle and jack against the frame pushing the rear axle down. The springs are easily removed. Take the rubber numb stop
Inside the spring out and cut it at the top notch or indent. Remove burrs from the inside of the spring where the airlift will sit. This is not required but a smooth surface for the rubber is good. The instructions show the airline pointing down toward axle. This is wrong. Route the airline through the top. No need for drilling as the instructions indicate or using the cutout. The rest is putting it back together and it’s easy. I put my air valves behind the mud flaps.1749460

by: Preston02/16/2024

My vehicle is a 2002 Chevy Tahoe. Installation of the Air Helper Springs was fairly simple. Getting them inside the factory springs is a bit of a bitch, but doable. The ride while pulling my travel trailer was bouncy at 15psi. Not what I was going for. Unloaded, I kept 5psi in the helper springs and it was fine.
I developed a clunking in the rear end about 8 months after installation. I discovered that the lower bolts on my shocks were loose. I'm assuming that the decreased load on the shocks allowed play in the frame mount and therefore allowed the bolt to loosen. Easy fix, but something to be aware of. Overall, the air helpers work, but next purchase I'll be going for a system with its own air compressor.1733084

Installation was super quick and easy in my home garage. The hardest part was finding a way to jack the truck high enough to hang the rear axle. My test was 25 bags of mulch. The before installation picture shows the rear squat. The after picture is of the exact same load with 30psi in the air bags. Super happy with the results. The ride is much better with a load in the back. Can't wait to hook up my camper to see how much better the ride is on a long trip. 361533

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Installed the airlift 1000 system four days ago. Didn’t have access to a car lift so I installed on the ground by jacking up and installing one side at a time. Had plenty room to work with. Routed air line up the driver side rear corner and in through my Odyssey’s rear taillight into my rear storage compartment inside the vehicle. I made a small brass manifold with a 0 to 60 gauge so I can easily monitor and manage pressure. Gauges don’t lie! So far, it’s perfect! I’ll be towing a can-am Spyder on a trailer in April. Can’t wait to put this system to work.1539116

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