Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 Air Spring Kit

This Air Lift load-support system is the Loadlifter 5000 Air Spring Kit for 1996-2022 Chevrolet Express 2500. It supplements the factory suspension to help level the vehicle under an approved load; it does not increase the vehicle manufacturer’s payload or towing rating. Confirm drivetrain, body configuration, hitch and frame clearance, factory suspension, kit capacity, minimum pressure, and every listed exclusion.

Key Features

• They have up to 5,000 pounds of leveling capacity, right up to the manufacturer’s recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, and are air adjustable from 5 to 100 PSI.
• they are fully adjustable for a great ride.
• They are made with rugged, durable components for long, reliable service.

Fitment

Specifications

What’s Included

One new Air Lift air suspension kit in the exact configuration and quantity identified by this listing. Compressors, tanks, management, brackets, fittings, lines, wiring, sensors, tools, and additional hardware are included only when expressly stated for this part number.

About Air Lift

Air Lift develops vehicle-specific load-support air springs, adjustable performance suspension, compressors, and air-management systems. Exact fitment, pressure limits, travel, and system requirements vary by part number and application.

Important Disclosures

California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will Air Lift 57205, the Loadlifter 5000 Air Spring Kit, fit my 1996-2022 Chevrolet Express 2500?
Match year, make, model, drivetrain, bed or wheelbase, hitch hardware, factory suspension, frame brackets, and every application note for this exact kit.

Do Air Lift helper springs increase towing or payload capacity?
No. They help level and support the existing suspension, but the vehicle manufacturer’s GVWR, GAWR, payload, hitch, tire, and towing limits remain unchanged.

Do I need an onboard compressor for this kit?
Manual inflation works for occasional load changes. An onboard compressor is useful for frequent towing or varying loads, but it must match the kit’s pressure and control requirements.

How much air pressure should I use?
Stay within the exact kit’s published minimum and maximum. Add only enough pressure to level the loaded vehicle while keeping axle, tire, payload, and towing limits unchanged.

Installation Instructions

1. Confirm Air Lift part number 57205, the complete application, and every required supporting component before disassembly.
2. Secure the vehicle at the manufacturer’s specified lift points, unload the suspension as directed, and inspect the frame, brackets, springs, lines, and nearby components.
3. Follow Air Lift’s current instructions for bracket orientation, clearances, routing, fastener sequence, pressure limits, and any drilling or trimming.
4. Inflate and leak-test the system, cycle the suspension and steering as applicable, and verify clearance from tires, exhaust, brakes, driveline, wiring, and bodywork.
5. Torque and align as required, then recheck leaks, pressure, fasteners, and clearance after the first loaded drive cycles.