Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate | Rear Axle

SKU AIL88286

Air Lift 88286 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate air spring kit for Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500 cab & chassis trucks features an internal jounce bumper that helps the vehicle absorb shocks and prevents the vehicle from bottoming out. Maintenance free design allows up to 5,000 pounds of load leveling capacity. Fits rear axle.

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Product Specifications

Location: Fits Rear Axle
Capacity:5,000 lbs.
Instructions: Air Lift 88286 Installation Instructions.
Replacement Air Spring:Air Lift 84290

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Product Specs for Air Lift 88286

Location: Fits Rear Axle
Capacity:5,000 lbs.
Instructions: Air Lift 88286 Installation Instructions.
Replacement Air Spring:Air Lift 84290
Rebate:Buy an AirLift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Spring kit from TruckSpring.com and have it installed by our professional technicians and receive a $75.00 rebate. Buy a qualifying Air Lift on-board air compressor system from TruckSpring.com and have it installed by our professional technicians and receive another $75.00 rebate. Rebate expires September 30, 2025. Rebate Form
UPC: 729199882869
MPN: 88286

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Buy a qualifying Air Lift air spring kit from TruckSpring.com, have it installed by our professional technicians and receive up to $150.00 back! Qualifying air spring kits: RideControl, LoadLifter 5000, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus and LoadLifter 7500 XL. This offer excludes Air Lift 1000 and AirCell. Act now, offer expires 9/30/25! View full rebate details and what it takes to qualify below.

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loadlifter 5000 ultimate

A New Air Spring Kit Exclusively From Air Lift.

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Series air spring kit provides the safest, most durable, and maintenance-free suspension option available for towing or loaded vehicles. The internal jounce bumper helps the vehicle absorb shock and prevents vehicle from ever bottoming out. The LoadLifter Ultimate series is available for all of the same makes and models as ther current LoadLifter 5000 line and has all the benefits. With an exclusive internal jounce bumper inside, get ready to experience the ultimate ride comfort and safety.

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features & benefits

Air Lift Air Spring Kits include everything you need to install and inflate them manually like you would a car tire. They include 2 air springs, brackets, airline and all mounting hardware.

Maintenance free air springs. The jounce bumper allows drivers to safely run with ZERO air pressure
Replaces the factory jounce bumper that is sometimes removed when adding air springs
Eliminates harsh jarring even on rough roads
Up to 5,000 pounds of load leveling capacity

Vehicle Application Guide for Air Lift 88286

The AIL88286 Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate | Rear Axle is engineered to work with specific vehicles displayed below. Can't find your vehicle, or need assistance, please give us a call at 1-800-358-4751 or 1-989-755-0561.

Chevrolet
GMC

Year	Make	Model	Vehicle Option	Installation Notes
2006	GMC	Sierra 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2005	GMC	Sierra 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2004	GMC	Sierra 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2002	GMC	Sierra 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2003	GMC	Sierra 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2001	GMC	Sierra 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2009	GMC	Sierra 3500 HD	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2008	GMC	Sierra 3500 HD	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2007	GMC	Sierra 3500 HD	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2010	GMC	Sierra 3500 HD	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2010	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2007	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2006	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2005	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2004	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2009	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2008	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2001	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2002	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.
2003	Chevrolet	Silverado 3500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive; Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits Cab & Chassis models only.

Customer Q&A - Air Lift 88286

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Question:

How do you keep the stock exhaust from burning the air spring to a crisp? Me and a buddy installed this same product on our new 2008 gmc 3500 4x4 cab and chassis trucks. They lasted two weeks.

Answer:

The only time we have run into problems with an Air Lift air spring kit and the exhaust is when an aftermarket exhaust system has been installed that is routed differently or has a larger diameter exhaust tube. Air Lift Air bag kit 88286 for the GMC 3500 cab and chassis trucks includes a heat shield to protect the air bags from exhaust heat.

Air Lift

The Air Lift Company has been developing air spring suspension products for over 50 years. The original product, a rubber air spring inserted into a car's factory coil spring, was developed and patented in 1950.

The versatility of Air Lift air springs were proven during the early years of stock car racing. Air Lifts were used by most of the stock car racing teams for twenty years or so until the racing suspensions evolved to more sophisticated systems. The Air Lift Company sponsored cars were tough competitors on the NASCAR Grand National Circuit. The Air Lift Company has the longest history of product development dedicated solely to the development of light vehicle air suspension products.

First, in the 1950s, Air Lift pioneered the use of air spring inserts in coil spring suspensions. Then, in the 1960s, Air Lift introduced the use of sleeve-type air springs on pickup truck suspensions. During the 1980s Air Lift started using air helper springs on motor homes and ambulances. Street rods and lowered vehicles were the target in the 1990s. Today's products are an evolution of Air Lift's breakthrough development programs applying the use of air springs in light truck and motor home suspensions. Air Lift has won more SEMA awards for air spring development products than any other company.

Air Lift Warranty

Air Lift Performance Products - 1 year limited warranty on all bolt on Air Lift Performance applications, Compressors and Air Management systems. No warranty is offered on Fabricator Kits for the Universal Air Struts.

Load Support products - 60-day satisfaction guarantee on all load support air springs and on-board compressor systems. Air Lift guarantees you’ll be happy with the improvement in ride comfort, load handling and air spring control or your money back.

Limited Lifetime Warranty - Air Lift 1000, Load Lifter 5000, Load Lifter 5000 Ultimate, Load Lifter 7500XL and Air Cell products are covered with a limited lifetime warranty. This warranty guarantees that air spring systems will be free from defects in workmanship or materials for the lifetime of the vehicle of original installation with no mileage restrictions. This does not include installation or other service charges for replacement.

Two Year Compressor Warranty - Air Lift Wireless AIR, Wireless ONE, Smart Air, Quickshot, and all Load Controller compressor systems are covered with a 2 year warranty. Air Lift guarantees that these compressor systems will be free from defects in workmanship or materials for two years on the vehicle of original installation. This does not include installation or other service charges for replacement.

limited warranty and return policy.

What the warranty does not cover

Products that have been improperly installed, or which have not been maintained in accordance with installation instructions. Damage or failure caused by: accident, abuse, misuse (including but not limited to racing or off-road activities or commercial use), abnormal use, faulty installation, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause. Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product.Consumable parts, such as batteries; cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents or if any serial or identification number has been removed or defaced from the product. You can view the compelte details of Air Lifts warranty here.

How to get service

If a defect in workmanship or materials causes your Air Lift product to become inoperable within the warranty period, before returning any defective product, call Air Lift Company at (800) 248-0892 in the U.S. and Canada (elsewhere, (517) 322-2144 to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number. The consumer shall be responsible for removing (labor charges) the defective product from the vehicle and returning it, shipping costs prepaid, to Air Lift Company for verification.

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