Pickup towing a boat with an Air Lift load support system

TRM Tow & Load Lab

Tow level.
Drive in control.

Find the right truck air bag suspension kit, then choose manual, in-cab or wireless air management—without confusing trailer weight with the load your truck actually carries.

One rule before we start:Air springs restore ride height and control. They do not increase GVWR, GAWR, hitch, tire, wheel or brake ratings.Why this matters →

Air spring + onboard air finder

Two systems. One correct build.

First: choose the spring that supports the job. Then: choose how to inflate it. A compressor, remote or tank changes convenience—not legal payload.

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Start with the truck

Which vehicle carries the load?

Exact fitment can change with drivetrain, rear suspension, bed hardware and special trim.
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Air Lift LoadLifter comparison

1000, 5000, Ultimate or 7500 XL?

The number is load-leveling capacity—not permission to exceed the truck’s ratings. Application and construction matter as much as the headline.

Coil insert

Air Lift 1000

Up to 1,000 lb

Polyurethane helper spring for compatible rear-coil applications and lighter variable loads.

  • Compact and affordable
  • Less headroom than LoadLifter
HD coil insert

Air Lift 1000 HD

Up to 2,100 lb

Heavier-duty insert for supported applications such as specific Ram 1500 rear-coil setups.

  • 5–50 PSI on the 1000 HD line
  • Application-specific
Corrosion premium

Ultimate Plus

Up to 5,000 lb

Ultimate construction plus stainless hardware, braided lines and AN-style fittings.

  • Premium plumbing
  • Complete kits not currently stocked
Maximum-volume HD

7500 XL Ultimate

Up to 7,500 lb

Seven-inch bellows for supported 3/4- and 1-ton trucks, with up to 20% more volume than 5000.

  • More support at lower pressure
  • Narrower applications
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 compared with LoadLifter 7500 XL air spring volumeManufacturer comparison image: Air Lift

5000 vs 7500 XL

Choose by truck-carried load and duty cycle.

Choose 5000 / Ultimate when

the exact application fits and actual payload or hitch load sits inside every vehicle rating.

Choose 7500 XL when

a supported heavy-duty truck carries severe pin, camper or commercial load frequently.

WirelessAir, WirelessOne and tank systems

The remote changes convenience.
The path changes control.

Wireless removes cab airlines. Dual path lets you set left and right separately.

Air Lift WirelessAir dual path compressor and remote system
Lowest cost

Manual fill

Schrader valves, external compressor and gauge.

Best for occasional loads.
Physical controls

LoadController

In-cab gauge and switch; single or dual path.

More cab plumbing.
Simple wireless

WirelessOne

Single path, remote + app and three presets.

Best for balanced loads.
74000

WirelessAir base

Dual-path wireless control with heavy-duty compressor.

74000EZ

Same control, easier mount

Preassembled EZ Mount; Air Lift says up to one hour less install time.

Air Lift WirelessAir 74100EZ with two gallon tank
74100EZ

WirelessAir + 2-gal tank

Faster bag inflation and a hose for tires or gear. No extra load capacity.

Guide-only / special-order path at TRM.

Air bag pressure

Level is the target.
Maximum PSI is not.

01

Load first

Connect the trailer or load the truck exactly as it will travel.

02

Measure

Record unloaded height, then the loaded squat on level ground.

03

Add air gradually

Increase pressure until the truck returns to target ride height.

04

Verify cold

Stay inside the exact kit’s minimum/maximum and every vehicle rating.

Too little air

Sag, bottoming, reduced bump travel and poor headlight aim.

Too much air

Harsh ride, reduced travel, added stress and potentially less traction.

Truck air bag suspension buying guide

How to choose an Air Lift LoadLifter kit for towing and hauling

A truck air bag suspension kit is an adjustable helper spring. It works with the factory spring to restore loaded ride height, reduce squat and bottoming, and improve control when the truck carries payload or hitch weight. It does not turn a half-ton into a three-quarter-ton.

Start with exact vehicle fitment. Brackets can change by year, drivetrain, single- or dual-rear-wheel axle, factory air suspension, cab-and-chassis configuration and special trim. A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch can occupy the same frame area.

Then calculate weight carried by the truck. For a travel trailer this is tongue weight plus hitch, passengers and cargo—not total trailer weight. For a fifth-wheel use actual loaded pin weight. Compare axle and vehicle weights with the door-jamb label.

Choose onboard air by frequency. Manual valves are economical. WirelessOne is single path for balanced loads. WirelessAir is dual path for independent left/right control. A two-gallon tank adds stored air and an accessory hose; it does not make a 5,000-lb spring a 7,500-lb spring.

Technical basis: Air Lift specifications current at publication. Price and inventory come from the TRM catalog index and may change.