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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
Item # AL44VJ
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Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - AL44VJ
- Air Springs
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Light Duty
- Air Lift
1,000-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.
Features:
- Provides 1,000 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 1,000 lbs
- Air Lift 1000 springs will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit.
- Adjustable air pressure: 5 psi - 35 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 1000 adjustable air springs have 1,000 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. Air Lift 1000 is a breeze to install with standard tools and comes with an easy-to-follow instruction manual.
Air Lift 1000 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 Air Lift 1000 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.
60840 AirLift 1000 Air Bag Suspension Support System for Coil Springs - Back
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2006 - 2018 Toyota RAV4
Video of Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Review of Air Lift Vehicle Suspension - Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement - AL44VJ
Hey everybody. I'm Hellen here at etrailer.com and we're taking a quick look at the Air Lift Loadlifter 1000 air helper Springs. These are designed to fit in between your coil on the rear of your vehicle. And this is a custom fit for the 2006 through 2018 Toyota RAV4. So if you're maybe putting some extra weight into your vehicle and you want to be able to make sure that your vehicle can support it effectively this is going to be a great way to do that. Now I will say it's not going to increase the overall payload or the amount that your vehicle is rated to carry but it's going to help to get you up to the max more safely without really kind of having any adverse effects to the driving or handling of your RAV4.
So, normally whenever you put stuff into your trunk or maybe you're doing a little towing on a back of your hitch, it'll cause some squat in the back of your vehicle, and it could affect how that your RAV4 handles your braking power, steering all that kind of stuff. So by having some kind of extra support for those quail Springs it's going to mitigate that problem. It also helps to sort of cushion the ride and make your OEM suspension lasts a bit longer since you now have another component to take the brunt of that force. But again, it doesn't allow you to increase the weight that you can carry. Just helps you to get up to that Max more effectively, kind of like a weight belt will help you get to your max safely rather than actually letting you lift more.
So this is what you're going to get in the kit. It's pretty simple. Overall, there's really no cutting or drilling required. It does have the quarter inch line that you need to go from the bags to the back of your vehicle. So you'll have the Schrader valves and all the hardware for that.
A T to connect the bags. If you want to have them just matched up together. Some folks like to keep them independent side besides you can make adjustments. If you're going to have an offset load it probably won't be such a big deal for the RAV4. You can T them together and then one valve will be able to fill both, but it's kind of up to you as far as how you want to do that.
I've seen people put those Schrader valves and all kinds of different spots. You can actually use these to sort of replace the hardware for your license plate so you can hide it on your license plate. You can put this behind the door to your gas tank. Put it at your bumper really anywhere. That's handy that you can get access to it to fill up the bags. Now you can also get a compressor to go with this to make sure that you always have air in your bags and you don't have to find a place to actually get them filled up. But, I would think that since this is rated for kind of light duty towing you probably won't really need to have a compressor or any answer unless you're going to be using these all the time. It's pretty expensive to get one. And I just would say that you probably aren't going to need it since this is just going to be there for support. One little trick that whenever you're getting these installed you want to keep the little caps that it comes with these little black guys that goes over the top of that barb fitting because it's going to really help whenever you're trying to get these in between the coils. Basically you'll just want to squeeze the bags down. Maybe even roll them up a little bit but get them as flat as you can. And then put that cap over the top. So it doesn't take any, any more air in and that'll make it a lot easier to fit that in between the coils. As far as the load leveling capacity this does help up to a thousand pounds, but again it doesn't increase your overall weight carrying capacity. They have an adjustable air pressure between five pounds per square inch and 35. So between five PSI and 35 PSI, this is covered by a limited lifetime warranty and a satisfaction guarantee from airlift and they are made in the USA. That's pretty much all there is to it for our look at the airlift 1000 air helper Springs. I hope this video has been helpful in the setting of this is the right kit for you. We do have a lot of other accessories, here at etrailer.com for your vehicles. So be sure to check them out, and thanks for watching..
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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear - AL44VJ
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (1099 Customer Reviews)
1,000-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.by: Gabriel 08/01/2023
2009 Toyota RAV4
Very helpful and very Happy with this air lift kit ,I did put 100 miles and fit my set-up for a rav4 2009 and pop-up c for 1,700 pounds camper .Thanks
by: Robert06/23/2021
After 5 hours I finished one side.After 4 hours I figured out why I was having such a tough time . The coils had a cover of some sort on the coils about 1/16 to 1/8 thick. This is of course double that thickness due to coils times 2. This was factory coils . Removed covering and I was done in 1 hour.
by: Toue04/28/2022
2010 Toyota RAV4
Took about 1.5hrs to install haven’t driven with the back loaded yet but just airing it up and driving it through bumpy roads I can tell the rear really stiffened up over stock. So far so good
by: Daniel 06/27/2021
2016 Toyota RAV4
I installed this product today, the video was spot on, including the mention of the difficulty get the bags in the springs, but as they said it was doable.
I have not tested this product yet, but the transaction and delivery were great.
I will order from this company again.
Daniel
7/1/2022
The product works very well, the video was great, delivery was on time. I am happy.
by: Carlo 10/01/2022
2018 Toyota RAV4
Fairly easy to install and works great
by: Yannick08/16/2022
Easy to install , work and fit perfect
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 others
by: Mark06/25/2022
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.
by: Todd08/03/2023
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.
by: Jim10/04/2022
Package arrived damaged,no parts missing or damaged, can't comment on product not installed at this time.
Jim
by: Aaron07/27/2023
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 me
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.
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.
by: Matthew05/02/2024
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.
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 problem
by: Johnny 05/13/2024
This was the perfect upgrade for my Honda Odyssey. Rides great towing or not. Holds pressure really well. Instructions where simple and thorough. I'm not a mechanic, but do a lot of my own maintenance and tinkering. This was one of my most satisfying projects. P.S. might need some penetrating oil to get the old parts off if they've been on a while...
by: Brian 04/11/2024
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.
by: Scott W.04/01/2017
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.
by: Tom03/17/2024
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.
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.
by: Ronald Chan06/04/2023
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Gasoline 2.5L
(In fact, a Nissan Rogue with Mitsubishi outlook.
Easy to install. Finished in an hour. Watch some youtube video installation.
Better keep both air bags not linked for better turning.
by: Jon11/13/2020
Installed on 15 Jetta tdi. I Removed wheel, then coil spring, (1 side at a time) folded bag like hot dog bun and installed into coil spring upside down (fitting facing down) cause it would have hit otherwise. Reinstalled, ran lines, mounted fill valve in bottom part of rear bumper and filled. It’s been a year and is still working perfectly.
by: Vinny in Marrero La.03/18/2023
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.
by: Chuck02/07/2024
Cannot be beat for the value and performance-
Towing a 7K lb boat with Independent suspension on the Toyota Sequoiq, this eliminated the sag and actually rides better inflated even without the trailer weight. Installation is easy and straight forward. Jack the vehicle up and use zip ties to make the bags smaller and tighter to slide inbetween the springs, then cut ties!
by: William 05/01/2024
Good product. After one year still going strong on my Pathfinder and keeping my boat trailer up where it belongs.
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view full answer... - Tips For Installing Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs In 2012 Toyota RAV4We do not have a video of the Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL44VJ being installed on a Toyota RAV4 but I would be happy to walk you through the installation. To get these installed on your 2012 Toyota RAV4 you will first need to remove the plastic cap on the barb fitting on the bottom of the air spring, and then roll it up towards the fitting to remove all of the air from the spring. While it is still rolled up you will want to put the cap back on so it stays compact. Once this...
view full answer... - Can Air Lift Kit for 2015 Toyota RAV4 be Used for 500 lb of Stereo EquipmentHey George, the Air Lift 1000 kit part # AL44VJ that you referenced would do a great job providing additional suspension support for your 2015 Toyota Rav4 that would have 500 lb of stereo equipment in it at all times. This weight wouldn't have any long term issues with the bags nor would it require a lot of maintenance in terms of checking air pressure. These are not really known to leak at all so I'd imagine you could go months at a time without having to worry about anything.
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Toue
4/29/2023
Still working as good as when it was new. A little bit of noise such a squeaking when deflated but besides that it works great