Air Lift 1000HD Install

[scottmoyer]

I would like to update this thread with accurate info. I called Airlift and asked about the need to pre air the bags before you add a load. They said that is not correct. I was told that the bags need to be kept with about 5psi in them to maintain shape. Before loading, they suggested that a measurement from the center of the rear wheel lip to the ground be taken, add your load, then add air to get you back to the original ride height.

It was also suggested that if the amount of squat might be known, that adding in "some" air, before loading, will decrease the amount of air needed after loading the truck. It is not true that you NEED to air up before loading and CAN'T add air after the load is in the truck.

 

[Talon4U2NV]

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Another I came across. Seems they use a sleeve in the kit to help protect the bag. They have the standard and another that is 2" longer for lift springs

 

[Belvedere]

I would like to update this thread with accurate info. I called Airlift and asked about the need to pre air the bags before you add a load. They said that is not correct. I was told that the bags need to be kept with about 5psi in them to maintain shape. Before loading, they suggested that a measurement from the center of the rear wheel lip to the ground be taken, add your load, then add air to get you back to the original ride height.

It was also suggested that if the amount of squat might be known, that adding in "some" air, before loading, will decrease the amount of air needed after loading the truck. It is not true that you NEED to air up before loading and CAN'T add air after the load is in the truck.

Good to know. Thanks!

So, these are back on my list of maybes.

 

[Nsleone]

I would like to update this thread with accurate info. I called Airlift and asked about the need to pre air the bags before you add a load. They said that is not correct. I was told that the bags need to be kept with about 5psi in them to maintain shape. Before loading, they suggested that a measurement from the center of the rear wheel lip to the ground be taken, add your load, then add air to get you back to the original ride height.

It was also suggested that if the amount of squat might be known, that adding in "some" air, before loading, will decrease the amount of air needed after loading the truck. It is not true that you NEED to air up before loading and CAN'T add air after the load is in the truck.

Thank you! I’ve always been worried about adding air after I load it up

 

[Phantom_h60]

I just received my 1000HD's today. Hopefully I will have time to install them on Monday. Camper season is almost here, and the truck REALLY needs the boost.

 

[41magmag41]

I'm so thankful for this line on the forum as I've been contemplating the 1000Ds but couldn't find any ram owners that installed them. Back on my wish list and thank to you guys posting about them.

 

[19RebelZ]

I always aired up after hooking up the travel trailer. Tired the air before method and could tell a noticeable difference in how it rode. I would run around 40-45 psi in the bags, 70ish in the rear tires and 60-65 in the fronts. Never had any issues.

 

[31RamIt]

I have just the normal 1000s because my trailer doesn't weigh much. Love em. Got the automatic compressor with the manual switch. Works great.

 

[Phantom_h60]

I installed the 1000HD's today. Piece of cake. I used 2 floor jacks with 2 jack stands for safety. Never brought the tires off the ground. Didn't take off the wheel well liners or the springs. Folded up the bags , slid them in and routed the air lines. I'm not sure if I want a compressor or where I want the air lines so I hid them behind the hitch. Really easy to get to. Will test tomorrow, horrible weather today. *No, not my cars, Im at work.

 

[31RamIt]

I installed the 100HD's today. Piece of cake. I used 2 floor jacks with 2 jack stands for safety. Never brought the tires off the ground. Didn't take off the wheel well liners or the springs. Folded up the bags , slid them in and routed the air lines. I'm not sure if I want a compressor or where I want the air lines so I hid them behind the hitch. Really easy to get to.View attachment 126812View attachment 126813View attachment 126814View attachment 126815

I like the hidden schrader valves. I have the LoadController II from Airlift for a compressor. It has the 5psi solenoid that keeps the bags filled to 5psi at all times. Momentary rocker switch turns the compressor on and you hold until the gauge shows what you want. Then a pressure release push button to lower it. Works really well and I got it used from Amazon Warehouse for cheap.

 

[OBX_Rebel]

I have had zero issues with my air lift 1000 since install. I have used them quite often. I pump them up to 35psi when towing my larger camper and 25psi when hauling my utility trailer. when not towing, I put them to 5 psi.

 

[PepperellFF]

I asked my dealership for recommendations for air shocks to level the ride when towing my TT, I was told that this would affect the suspension warranty. Does this sound legit?

 

[Rebelguy2020]

I asked my dealership for recommendations for air shocks to level the ride when towing my TT, I was told that this would affect the suspension warranty. Does this sound legit?

Air shocks would affect the warranty if you replace the OEM shock absorbers, but adding Airbags to the coil springs would not affect the shocks.
I had Airlift bags for 9 years in my 2011 Ram and for 2 years in my 2020 Rebel, no issues, I don’t understand how it could affect suspension warranty, the coils and shock absorbers don’t have to work as hard once the airbags are installed. Sounds like he is full of it!

 

[bombaman]

If you have any suspension issues just remove the airbags before dropping it off. As long as you havent overloaded the axle there shouldnt be anything.

 

[Damion]

I just had to replace both of my 1000HD bags, one had a small tear and the other the bottom was torn severely . I believe the one with the torn bottom was caused by towing a camper without air in the system ( bag with small tear ). Airlift replaced them and good to go now!

I put my fill valve under the passenger seat and use a small 12v programmable compressor to fill the bags. Set the PSI I want, hit start and it'll shut off automatically

 

[Belvedere]

I just had to replace both of my 1000HD bags, one had a small tear and the other the bottom was torn severely . I believe the one with the torn bottom was caused by towing a camper without air in the system ( bag with small tear ). Airlift replaced them and good to go now!

I put my fill valve under the passenger seat and use a small 12v programmable compressor to fill the bags. Set the PSI I want, hit start and it'll shut off automatically

How old were they?

 

[Damion]

Just about 2 years old.

 

[Gator_BTS]

Any Body have any more pictures of these installed? Maybe also with their camper hooked up?

 

[monzamoose]

Wow...you did all this to put in the Airlift 1000HD’s? I didn’t remove anything on my stock Rebel. I just jacked up the truck as high as I could from under the hitch, folded the airbags like instructions said, zip tied them, and slide them in the coils springs. I inserted the cap, and air lines and connected before I cut the zip ties and ran the connection to the back by the plate. I didn’t even remove the inner fender liners. The whole thing took me 20 minutes to install. They have worked great, and have held all the air I put in perfectly for a year now. Made a big difference when towing my 30ft camper.

Did you have a bolt holding the isolator in ? Mine hase one and i put the bags in already