Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate w/ Air Spring Cradle Rear Air Spring Kit | 2024-2026 Chevy/GMC 2500HD 4WD | 5,000 lb Load Support | 88408
$798.99
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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate w/ Air Spring Cradle Rear Air Spring Kit | 2024-2026 Chevy/GMC 2500HD 4WD | 5,000 lb Load Support | 88408
$798.99
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Good to know before you buy
Fits
- 2024-2026 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD 4WD
- 2024-2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD 4WD
T14 fitment includes ZR2 trim
T14 fitment includes AT4X trim
Why the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate
Half-ton through one-ton trucks that tow trailers or haul heavy bed loads and want the safety margin of an internal jounce bumper. The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate bolts between the frame and the rear axle on your 2024-2026 Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD and adds up to 5,000 lb of adjustable load-leveling support. Add air when you hook up the trailer or load the bed to stop rear squat, trailer sway, headlight aim drift and bottoming out; bleed it off when you are empty for a stock ride. An internal jounce bumper inside each air spring cushions the axle and lets the kit run safely at 0 PSI when the truck is unloaded.
At a glance
| Load-leveling capacity | Up to 5,000 lb (never exceed the truck's GVWR) |
|---|---|
| Pressure range | 5 to 100 PSI |
| Air spring | Double-bellows with roll plates and internal jounce bumper |
| Air Spring Cradle | Included, allows full suspension extension off-road |
| Position | Rear |
| Works with | Factory rear suspension (helper spring, keeps the OE springs) |
| Internal jounce bumper | Yes, safe at 0 PSI unloaded |
| Frame drilling | See kit instructions |
| In-bed hitch | Not stated by Air Lift for this application; check the kit instructions if you run an in-bed hitch |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty on the air springs plus a 60-day ride satisfaction guarantee |
What is in the box
- Two Air Lift air springs with roll plates
- Upper and lower mounting brackets and hardware for this application
- Air line, Schrader inflation valves and fittings
- Fully illustrated installation manual
- Air Spring Cradle brackets for full suspension extension
Manufacturer part number 88408. Designed, engineered and assembled by Air Lift in Lansing, Michigan.
Questions
Does this kit increase my payload or towing rating?
No. Air springs level the truck and stop squat within the weight the manufacturer already rates it for. GVWR, axle, tire and hitch ratings do not change.
Do I need an onboard compressor?
No. The kit includes Schrader valves so you can air up at any gas station or with a portable compressor. An Air Lift LoadController or WirelessAir system lets you adjust from the cab and is the most common add-on.
Can I run the springs empty when the truck is unloaded?
An internal jounce bumper inside each air spring cushions the axle and lets the kit run safely at 0 PSI when the truck is unloaded. Onboard compressor systems hold a 5 PSI minimum regardless.
Will it lift my truck?
It is not a lift kit. At low pressure ride height is essentially stock; more pressure raises the loaded rear end back to level. Running high pressure unloaded will sit the rear up and stiffen the ride.
Does it work with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch?
Not stated by Air Lift for this application; check the kit instructions if you run an in-bed hitch.
How long does installation take?
Most owners finish in one to two hours with common hand tools. Check the included instructions for the bracket that applies to your truck. Detailed illustrated instructions are in the box.
Air Lift load support lines
| Kit | Suspension | Capacity | Jounce bumper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Lift 1000 / 1000HD | Coil-sprung trucks | 1,000 / 2,100 lb | No |
| RideControl | Leaf spring, light duty | 2,000 lb | No |
| LoadLifter 5000 | Leaf spring, heavy duty | 5,000 lb | No |
| LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate | Leaf spring, heavy duty | 5,000 lb | Yes |
| LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus | Leaf spring, stainless hardware | 5,000 lb | Yes |
| LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate | 3/4-ton and 1-ton, heaviest loads | 7,500 lb | Yes |
About Air Lift
Air Lift has built air spring load support since 1949 and backs every air spring with a lifetime warranty and a 60-day ride satisfaction guarantee. Hannah Suspension ships genuine Air Lift kits with full factory warranty.