What Spacers Do I Need for a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 to Use Air Lift Springs with a 5-Inch Lift?
Question:
What air bag spacers do I need for my 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5" lift? I have Air Lifts AL88288
asked by: Laurel
Expert Reply:
To get the right spacers on your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5-inch lift with Air Lift 5000 # AL88288 air bags, you need to measure between the mounting surfaces of the upper and lower brackets, and subtract the design height of the air spring, which for this spring is 5-1/2 inches. Then you can choose the right spacers, and I'll list all of the options, though for a 2 inch to 3-1/2 inch lift you are likely going to need one of the first two.
- 2 Inch Lift: Air Lift Spring Spacers # AL52420
- 4 Inch Lift: Air Lift Spring Spacers # AL52440
- 6 Inch Lift: Air Lift Spring Spacers # AL52460
I went ahead and linked some review videos for you to check out as well as a diagram that shows the measurement of the mounting brackets.
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Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers for LoadLifter 5000 and 7500XL - 2" Lift - Qty 2
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Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers for LoadLifter 5000 and 7500XL - 4" Lift - Qty 2
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Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers for LoadLifter 5000 and 7500XL - 6" Lift - Qty 2
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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
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