Comparing Air Lift LoadLifter and Ride Control Air Helper Springs for a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

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Any reason not to spring for the air lift 5000? 2.5 x the capacity seems like a pretty good deal.

asked by: Rick P

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Expert Reply:

The most popular air bag kit for a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57204 which is what I recommend using. The Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs part # AL59565 are very light duty and not worth it in my mind when you can get the LoadLifter air helper springs for a bit more. The pressure is adjustable so even for light loads there is no benefit.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Generally speaking, a properly-rated weight distribution system should provide the necessary correction for rear-end sag in a tow vehicle. We do not recommend using both a rear suspension jounce spring or air spring kit, such as the Air Lift System…

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Airlift does offer LoadLifter air bag kits that are compatible with the 5th wheel brackets already installed on your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, but the air bags that fit your previous 2015 Silverado 3500 are different enough that they are not a…

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The Lippert Components High-Speed Power Stabilizer Jack - Black Waterproof Switch Kit - 30" Lift #LC298707 you asked about does have a single motor, but it will allow for leveling on uneven ground as the arms work independently. I've…

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It looks like you're considering the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle #F2398 and are looking for an on board compressor kit to keep them aired up. I recommend looking at the Air Lift Load Controller…

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You should be fine installing the Air Lift kit part #AL57204 without any spacers as normally a lift as small as yours isn't enough to prevent the bags from working properly. The Air Lift spacers start at 2 inches which would be too tall. I…

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It looks like the trailer manufacturer created their own lift brackets to use with the older Lippert High-Speed Power Stabilizer Jack. I'm sure you could reuse these by welding the new Lippert High-Speed Power Stabilizer Jack part #LC298707 to…

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The best solution to prevent the bounce and improve the ride quality when towing with your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 will be with a RoadActive Suspension kit #RAS4611. Unlike other suspension kits this gives you the support you are wanting without…

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In regards to towing with a lifted 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, you are most likely going to experience sag which will create many issues. Therefore, it will be crucial to obtain suspension enhancements which will reduce this sag and prevent these…

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To determine the correct spacers in for your GMC Sierra with a 4-1/2" lift and Air Lift 5000 Air Helper Springs such as #AL57338 you wll need to do a bit of measuring. There is a diagram I added from Air Lift what you will need to measure to…

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Sounds like you have the Air Lift Kit part #AL57338 installed in your 2011 Chevy Silverado. If you check out the picture I attached you will see that when using this kit on a vehicle with fifth wheel/gooseneck rails you would not use the included…

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There is not a bracket, but there are air bag spacers for trucks with a 6 inch lift, the Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers for LoadLifter 5000 and 7500XL - 6" Lift #AL52460.

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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