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Air Lift 1000 Heavy Duty Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

Air Lift 1000 Heavy Duty Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

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2016 Ram 1500 - Air Lift 1000 Heavy Duty Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

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

2,100-lb Capacity. Upgrade your Ram 1500's rear coil spring suspension with this kit. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Improves handling, braking, and overall ride.


Features:

  • Provides 2,100 lbs of load-leveling support to improve safety and ride quality
    • Supports your existing rear coil spring suspension when you're hauling or towing
  • Keeps your vehicle level when you are hauling a heavy load
    • Improves steering and braking performance and maintains headlight aim
    • Reduces tire wear and OEM suspension strain
  • Diminishes sway and absorbs road shock to improve stability and ride quality
  • Lets you manually adjust air pressure for even load distribution and support
    • Inflate each spring independently to level off-center loads (with installation of dual air lines)
  • Constructed of durable, molded polyurethane
  • Installs inside your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension
  • Includes 2 air springs, 2 heat shields, tubing, Schrader valves, and hardware
  • Add a compressor system (sold separately) to monitor and adjust air pressure
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Load-leveling capacity: up to 2,100 lbs
    • AirLift 1000HD springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
  • Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 50 psi
  • Lifetime warranty
  • 60-Day satisfaction guarantee


Heavy loads can cause the back of your vehicle to sag and add unnecessary stress to your suspension. This stress not only affects your brakes in a bad way, but your tires, headlight aim and handling suffer as well. To improve your vehicle's ability to endure heavy loads, you need to add support to your existing coil springs.


Air Lift's AirLift 1000HD adjustable air springs have 2,100 pounds of load-leveling capacity and are made specifically to fit inside your rear coil spring suspension for additional load assistance. You can inflate and deflate these tough, molded polyurethane helper springs as needed, ensuring the perfect amount of support for every load, every time. Easily level your vehicle front to rear, and if you run dual air lines to the air springs at installation, then you can inflate the springs independently of one another for side-to-side leveling. AirLift 1000HD is a breeze to install with standard tools and comes with an easy-to-follow instruction manual.


AirLift 1000HD comes with manual inflation valves that are typically mounted on the bumper but can be installed anywhere on your vehicle for easy access. For even more convenience and control, you can add a compressor and gauge system (sold separately), which will let you monitor and automatically inflate your air springs.


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.


Air Lift is positive that you will benefit from their air spring suspension system - so much so that they offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Install and use AirLift 1000HD 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.



60818HD Air Lift 1000 Heavy-Duty Air Bag Suspension Support System for Coil Springs - Back

Item # AL60818HD

Installation Details AL60818HD Installation instructions

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Air Lift 1000 Heavy Duty Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear - AL60818HD

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (96 Customer Reviews)

2,100-lb Capacity. Upgrade your vehicle's rear coil spring suspension with this kit. Molded polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil springs for added support when hauling heavy loads. Improves handling, braking, and overall ride.

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I could NOT get the springs folded like a hot dog bun to install per the installation instructions. I had to physically remove the coil springs from my truck and work the air springs in from the top. Otherwise, the installation went per the instructions. Waiting now for my first road trip with the RV.

Alvin

5/6/2024

The springs are rated for 50 psi. I inflate mine to 45 psi when I tow my RV. My half ton truck will still squat a little, but nothing like before. Overall, I’m satisfied with the performance of these springs.



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2019 Dodge Ram Pickup

I ordered this set of bags because my 2019 ram 1500 classic does not have leaf springs. I regularly haul 2000lbs in my bed now and I have not had 1 issue!! I will definitely buy more!!



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this was the simplest answer and have had no issues with this air bag set up installed with lowering kit.one year ago needed support for towing my boat 5000 lbs.



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Recently installed, one test drive unloaded, one with my travel trailer. I am pleased so far. E-Trailer was awesome though purchase, shipping and customer service. I would like to see better quality clamps for the air lines and longer and heavier zip ties.



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2011 Dodge Ram Pickup

Could not install air bags without taking coil springs out. They didn't go in very easy then. Now trying to find air leak. Should have a better system than just pushing an airline on a fitting and using a cheap sporting clamp. Was not able to find leak with soapy water. Hopefully I can find it and enjoy using them



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Dodge Ram Pickup

2019 RAM 1500 Classic. Had no problem getting the bags in the springs. If you have the tools just take the extra time to lift the frame as high as you can on jack stands. Support the rear end with the jack. Remove the tires, and fender wells. Unbolt the shocks, rear sway bar and brake line. Lower the jacks till the springs come out. Spray the bags with soapy water, and slide them in. Haven’t pulled my camper yet, but have loaded the back up and didn’t get any sag at 20psi. Happy so far. Not so bouncy.



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Easy install but don't read the directions. They're not right. Had to go to the manufacturer website and watch the tutorial.



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2018 Dodge Ram Pickup

Great Product. Installed on my Ram 1500 and really helped my ride when towing. Smooth and firm ride towing and not towing. Installation was smooth. If not sure how to install go to U-tube to find installation instructions and pictures. Highly recommend. Love E-Trailer Products



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I've been driving my truck for a couple of weeks now after installing the Air Lift and immediately noticed the difference in the drive. I haul heavy loads in my trailer, including my bobcat. I'll definitely be ordering another pair for my other truck.



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Mr. Robert was very knowledgeable about what I was looking for.He was very Professional about his Job.

Alvin

5/4/2024

It is working very well



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2021 Ram 1500 Classic

Works well BUT... you need to remove the springs to put in the air bags!



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2019 Ram 1500 Classic

Installed these and a gooseneck hitch in my truck at the same time. It’s a 1/2 ton pickup so I wanted to get rid of the sag from weight on trailers. Wish I knew about these when I had a camper! Bags do what they are supposed to and the install was pretty simple. I did add some rubber grommets and wire loom just to keep the air line from chaffing where I ran it through some of the rails. I hooked to a gooseneck and put some weight on it once I was done and the 5-50 PSI spectrum seems like it is going to be more than enough for the things I haul. Would definitely recommend these to anyone who pulls any kind of trailer frequently.



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Fast service every time I deal with Etrailer. Seems like a quality product.



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Great improvement, just remove the springs stuff them in and install plumbing

Mike G.

8/29/2023

still working fine.wish i had onboard air



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Arrived in three days. Everything was exactly as they advertised. Would definitely recommend.



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They work great. They don't leak air even when I only have them at 5 psi for normal driving. When my half ton Dodge Ram is fully loaded and towing our camper, I can pump them up to 50 psi and make the truck handle like a one ton!



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You have to have a hoist take out the wheel. Well, it’ll make you work.



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Easy to install works very well just need a little extra support when towing heavy loads. 12/2019 1200 mile trip 2019 ram. 1500 1000 pounds in the bed and towed 7000 pound trailer no problems.



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Shipping was 4 days late



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Dodge Ram Pickup

This air lift 1000hd was just what we needed for our 2021 Ram pick up as we now pull a travel trailer. This air lift does not require any alterations to your vehicle. We bought a different air lift from another company & realized we would have to cut off the bump stops so we sent it back. Would recommend this to everyone.



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Could not install as directed, had to remove coil springs.



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2017 Dodge Ram Pickup

A little bit of buyers remorse, Not overly impressed, in hindsight I should have got one of the better airbag systems. This particular set up with the bag inside the spring doesn’t “lift” the rear end to correct squat after a trailers Tongue weight is added, but it will stiffin the springs to only reduce squat - it must be set prior to imposing a load- on my 2017 Ram 1500. My trailer tongue weight it’s about 700 pounds

Install tip: The zip tie trick some guys are using online videos is legit and works

Galen

3/13/2021

My original review is still valid. They do seam to be holding up - keep in mind, we only need to use them about once a month. Also, I was able to install the pump and intake filter in well protected spots so they don’t get much undercarriage abuse.



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After a year and still working great!

Donald

6/23/2023

Good



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2015 Dodge Ram Pickup

Great air lift system for my 2015 Ram 1500. Improved towing load leveling and ride. Had these on a previous vehicle years ago and they worked great then too. I would recommend to anyone wanting to improve ride and handling when heavily loaded.

Lloyd W.

10/16/2020

As expected, no problems just a nice level ride. etrailer did a great job fulfilling my order and answered all my questions prior to purchase. Great experience.



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Very easy install. Works perfectly to level out the truck while towing a 7.5x27. The bags hold air, never dropping air pressure, not even a little. Ride quality is barely affected from stock ride. Recommended by a friend who also used them and I’d recommend them too.


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