Air Lift LoadLIFTER 5000 airbag installation

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Air Lift LoadLIFTER 5000 airbag installation
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I was quoted anywhere from $500 to $750 to have airbags installed on my truck. I looked at the directions and decided to give it a try myself. All said and done it cost me about $280 (kit and other bits I needed to do the job, and took about four hours. If you are at all handy, and have a friend, and all the correct pieces before you begin, it should take about two to two and a half hours.
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@thepitpatrol 3 жыл бұрын

God bless the you tubers that show all their mistakes. Makes us all feel better about when we do it. These are great kits with heavy components. I just installed a set on a 2008 f350 with a Steelweld service body. I had to do a little work on the brackets with a speedy wheel and also had to drill the frame. The bags made a tremendous difference in handling. The bed and tools probably weigh 7,000 lbs.

@CaseyFinSF 6 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your vid here, and I am always visited by Murphy at the wrong time too. When you surprised us with your X lug wrench showing how it snapped apart I could see that exact thing happening to me and felt what you felt at the time. You had my empathy throughout.. Good video with good advice on the install. I just ordered mine from Amazon. Will be having my own fun next week. Oh, I bought this because Iive in my van, and the passenger side leaf spring had snapped on the top leaf 8 inches from the end. The second leaf was just resting on the underside of the broken top piece pointing up still attached to the shackle. Lovely fun that I get to do next week. Already got my replacement leaf spring in from Texas to Calif for $107 with Free shipping! Aheadb of then came so far...but I know Murphy is lurking around somewhere getting ready to pounce .... 😠🙃😉😎

@jimbeam9363 Ай бұрын

This guy is hilarious! He made my day for I laughed so hard I cried. Keep the videos coming. love it!

@jacksmith3189 6 жыл бұрын

Your persistence paid off Good for you

@Schneids15 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. You are great to watch. Kept me entertained the whole time! That licence plate valve mount is literally amazing. Keep up the good work!

@abrennhofer09 7 жыл бұрын

oh shit... alright, ummm... You were so calm through the whole process and you did an awesome job. Keep it up!

@afaketwo 4 жыл бұрын

I miss my dodge 5.9 magnum. Same green color as yours. Thank you for the video. You make it look simple.

@FernbarkFrist 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@truckcampertraveler7369 6 жыл бұрын

just wanted to say thank you for taking the time!

@FernbarkFrist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Nate.

@jessemerritt622 6 жыл бұрын

I love your video! A regular joe with regular joe problems! I’m going to put one of these system on my truck, thanks

@FernbarkFrist 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

@res0zn4c 3 жыл бұрын

4 hrs thats good , took me about double with a dually lol. Busch lights helped.

@FernbarkFrist 3 жыл бұрын

It would have been way easier with one more person.

@BWWGL9 7 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, I have a few large pieces of cardboard I got from a local Matters Retailer, work out great.,,,,, even tho I have a 30x40 Shop it seems to get full of stuff and it would take me longer to clear it, than it would to do the job in my Carport!!!! Go figure, ONLY IN AMERICA, we leave our 30-40 and $50,000.00 cars and truck outside because the garage is to full of JUNK !

@oby-1607 5 жыл бұрын

Good install and good tips. Thanks.

@FernbarkFrist 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@WindersRanger 7 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues since with the air fittings leaking at the bags? I have a set that sits in board of the leaf springs on the axles and they leak down after a few hours. I checked all I could easily reach with soapy water and found no leaks except for the fitting on top of each bag.

@jonathanfreedom1st 2 жыл бұрын

Good job and props for working on gravel. Must still be better than my mud rutted driveway. 😂🙏

@FernbarkFrist 2 жыл бұрын

You get used to it after a while... so they say.

@wilborth5th 4 жыл бұрын

i wanna see someone installing one of this kits in front of the suspension

@jacksmith3189 6 жыл бұрын

I’m going to install mine Where do you live? You’re the “friend” I need Good job Kudos

@edgarvaliente9324 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 sienna. ..I watch the video and I ordered right away on Amazon. ...let see what happen

@rsebrin1 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I enjoyed it and I apologize for the laughing I did while watching it. One mans misfortune is another mans joy. Not really but great video though.. 2 thumbs up!

@FernbarkFrist 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@curiousgeorge5992 6 жыл бұрын

Firestone stronger. Don't know if it munched nuts bolts plates like airlift does...

@JustinAtwell1 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your how-to and how-not-to video. I am just a regular guy trying to be handy (will probably go buy some jack stands and a right-angle drill for this project). Luckily my F-150 doesn't have a fender well cover! I just wanted to comment how awesome your idea of putting the valves through the license plate is. I will copy you! Probably going to hook up an on-board wireless air compressor, as well. Did you ever end up adding that to your system?

@FernbarkFrist 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks for watching. I think the valve through the license plate trick was in the directions, so no real awesomeness on my part. I pretty much only use the truck for hauling loads, so I leave it aired up. I don't think I will add a compressor. If you have all the parts (especially new drill bits) and a friend, this is about a two hour job.

@osmanalvarado6721 4 жыл бұрын

guys is there a similar product that will fit a 2010 ford flex sel awd. any tips or help please!

@sinvalginete7089 6 жыл бұрын

muito bom parabéns .

@LuisPadilla-Student 8 ай бұрын

wow, the way you trimmed the wheel well cover!...you don't need them back there anyway! you want to show the air bags!

@tracyphillips3325 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Fernbark.

@FernbarkFrist 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracy.

@brandencoleman920 7 жыл бұрын

4:32 Im f_ckn rolling. Awesome install though so thank you for the video.

@FernbarkFrist 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I hoped it helped.

@vladimirmendez6445 Жыл бұрын

para esa camioneta viene un equipo diferente que se coloca del lado de adentro sin tropezar con el guardabarro interior.. este kit es para vehiculos mas viejos..

@JeepITguy 6 жыл бұрын

You weren't kidding about mechanical aptitude. Those pieces that hold the fender liner in are riv-nuts. Push the center in and they more or less fall right out.

@VOOODOOO37 6 жыл бұрын

Firestone looks easier. NIce job though, was fun watching you figure things out, reminds me of myself with a big job. Hate the unboxing and looking at mounds of hardware lol

@FernbarkFrist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@katedunno1230 6 жыл бұрын

VOOODOOO, Firestone is easy. I did it m you self and I am also average Jane when working on my truck. I put them on a Ford F350

@josepina108 6 жыл бұрын

nice work im looking to add that to my RAM ....question can the upper bracket be welded instead ?????

@FernbarkFrist 6 жыл бұрын

probably could be welded. It is pretty thick. I have no welding skills, so my opinion on that may not be worth much.

@thinkford 8 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Love That cordless ratchet driver where did you get that? And whats it's called need to get me one of those!

@FernbarkFrist 8 жыл бұрын

+DALES GALAXIE It is a Milwaukee M12 ratchet driver. I got mine from Fastenal, but you can get them lots of places, except Lowes since they don't carry Milwaukee.

@Dailyinput244 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom Arnold! Don’t see you much in Hollywood anymore!

@jackcline6465 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@FernbarkFrist 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@JoeCnNd 9 жыл бұрын

With your audio besides being outside you have an Audio Gain Control feature which will hiss like that if you don't speak. Depending on what camera/camcorder you have some people that have made a feature to defeat that and get rid of the AGC.

@rickmatz2429 6 жыл бұрын

That airbag is a perfect fulcrum to break the frame. Waste of time. Money. And good way to write off a truck or cause an accident

@husseinalsafi5659 5 жыл бұрын

I am interested. Could you send me the products links. Please

@LuisPadilla-Student 8 ай бұрын

You forgot to use the spacer on the left side of the driver's side bottom bracket and the spacer on the right side of the passenger side bottom bracket to make it level with the frame. As you have it, the airbags are way off from the frame of the truck.

@rvrandy1710 3 жыл бұрын

thanks !!

@FernbarkFrist 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@johnbaker5641 2 жыл бұрын

Go Dawgs!!

@captnhuffy 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. I want to do this to my van to INCREASE ground clearance, for boondocking / camping. Any idea if I could get a 4" lift on demand ???

@FernbarkFrist 9 жыл бұрын

Not with this system. You can add a compressor kit to it, but it won't lift your truck. All it will do is return a sagging back end to level.

@captnhuffy 9 жыл бұрын

Fernbark Frist That is not what I heard about air systems. But maybe this particular kit can't do what I am hoping for. Clearly I have more research to do. THANKS for making and posting

@FernbarkFrist 9 жыл бұрын

This isn't an air system. This is an air bag. They are different. Air systems are quite a bit more than $280! Happy hunting with your search.

@orchidbizzpower 9 жыл бұрын

captnhuffy I'm looking for the same thing for my Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 2012. Did you find something? Thanks

@captnhuffy 9 жыл бұрын

nope. not yet.

@randoblack8871 9 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why you used the bags you did. I've notice some kits have bags that look like cylinders instead of 'stacked donuts' like yours. The cylindrically shaped ones cost the same. Thanks.

@FernbarkFrist 9 жыл бұрын

The answer is that I am simply not aware of the other type of kit. I have no idea which is better. This got good reviews from a couple of different sites, so I went for it.

@randoblack8871 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@derJackistweg 7 жыл бұрын

all extra weight sits on the helper spring, that's not going to work. It should sit on the axle. on the top end weight should sit on the frame, here its 2 bolts. the bracket should sit on the frame, not just 2 bolts.

@Pilinchi1 7 жыл бұрын

From a logic standpoint I think his setup will work just fine but the only difference is that the air bags will probably need a little bit less air as it's connected to the helper springs than if it was connected from the frame to the axle. Post the link of what you have done so we can see.

@garyanderson9467 8 жыл бұрын

I am getting air bags installed this week. I am going to pay to have it done though. Looks like too much work and I don't have all the tools I need.

@FernbarkFrist 8 жыл бұрын

+Gary Anderson It's actually not that bad of a job if you can get one other guy to help for two hours.

@garyanderson9467 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but that's part of the problem. I am not near my old home. I am on the road traveling and don't know anybody here.

@schuckssss 3 жыл бұрын

Gud job Tom Arnold

@FernbarkFrist 3 жыл бұрын

I've been called that before, but I can assure you I have never had sex with Roseanne Barr

@robertschilling3308 7 жыл бұрын

good video. I liked it. I wanted to hear the cussing and see if it was similar to my cussing when I work on cars. most of my cussing is aimed at the dufus design engineer....otherwise known as an idiot. yessir, I enjoyed the video. but I don't like the product. as one commenter stated, the weight is on the helper spring. oh well, I hope it works for you. stay safe.

@denney19 5 жыл бұрын

Weld it back together

@gn9654 7 жыл бұрын

I have these on my dodge and man I need dental insurance while going over the smallest holes. I think they would be better going on the axle instead.

@FernbarkFrist 7 жыл бұрын

My Dodge is a rough ride too. The front axle is worse than the back on mine.

@gn9654 7 жыл бұрын

Fernbark Frist I removed my rear airbags and put the Gabriel pro guard shocks on the back and Monroe oespectrum in the front and it rides a lot smoother now.

@gn9654 6 жыл бұрын

I recently re-installed my air bags but when I installed them back on, I compressed them down, I had to make new holes, the new holes still lower on the frame. Now, when you air it, the suspension raises now. I think there is a flaw on the air lift instructions. When you have extra time, give it a shot.

@beemerkon 3 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee owned by ccp keep up the good work

@zionworship5047 6 жыл бұрын

Did it lift your truck any?

@FernbarkFrist 6 жыл бұрын

No, it's purpose is to keep your truck from sinking in the back when you put a heavy load in it.

@XBOXHOODLUM 4 жыл бұрын

This is the way I installed Air Lift on my Jeep: @

@FernbarkFrist 4 жыл бұрын

nice

@katedunno1230 6 жыл бұрын

No air compressor??

@FernbarkFrist 6 жыл бұрын

No. You have to use your own air pump to inflate the bags.

@tcox664 8 жыл бұрын

you look like david cross

@Luv2flyMD 2 жыл бұрын

Well, it has been 8 years since you posted this video. How did they hold up for you? Any issues? I just put a set on my truck. Thanks!

@FernbarkFrist 2 жыл бұрын

They have held up, but to be fair, I have not really stressed them. Just need them vary rarely.

@BoonDockingAdventure 2 ай бұрын

Looking for other KZfaqrs in Washington State to meet and to share ideas on camping and other gadgets

@FernbarkFrist 2 ай бұрын

I wish you luck on your search. It is difficult to find people in this area. For some reason, seems like the midwest and east coast have lots.

@joshuamoore3898 9 жыл бұрын

i dont know if you know this or not but what your calling helper springs are really called overloads

@tylerstewart6011 8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Moore Air springs have lots of names. I've heard them called airbags, towbags, helper springs, air springs, air ride.. There is nothing that says they are strictly called "Overloads". FYI.. ;-)

@meitchris 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's talking about the overload springs on the truck, he's not talking about the bags

@nikmills 3 жыл бұрын

Seven years after this video was posted the Loadlifter 5000 looks radically different.

@FernbarkFrist 3 жыл бұрын

Guess I need to buy another truck and re-do the video.

@santiagorodriguez3717 5 жыл бұрын

Esos pinches botones del minuto 4:32 se sacan picándole el punto hacia adentro y no todo el botón hacia afuera por que los rompes así como los Rompiste

@sylviarod6308 4 жыл бұрын

Jajaja muy sierto.

@jfar301 8 жыл бұрын

do bags lift it at all?

@FernbarkFrist 8 жыл бұрын

No. They only keep it from dropping lower.

@santiagosoto1969 7 жыл бұрын

Fernbark Frist does It lift it at all I was hoping to get this to level out my truck and also help it when I load it

@Schneids15 7 жыл бұрын

Santiago Soto yes it will. It will be stiff depending on height but you can lift with it.

@cirezane 5 жыл бұрын

You poke the middle pin into the clip then pry it out. Once they are out push it back the front to reuse. Freaking plastic sucks

@ypmvlogspubgboss2372 6 жыл бұрын

Hamdan

@marnielarocque9412 6 жыл бұрын

bud you look so much like Tom Arnold

@FernbarkFrist 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I should say "thanks" or "FU". You decide.

@BWWGL9 7 жыл бұрын

Driveway in the gravel, I know that's way a pain in the A_ _ !

@FernbarkFrist 7 жыл бұрын

Yup. Great on the knees and super fun when you drop a nut on the ground.

@curiousgeorge5992 6 жыл бұрын

And forget 5s. Use 8s....

@tawoo 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now I'm not going to buy this product.

@BigBoy-wg5ye 6 жыл бұрын

Take better care of your tools.

@peepeesmelly1 3 жыл бұрын

" no mechanical aptitude " ... Says a dude that put in his own helper air bags .... Shit there a stealerships that say it will be an hour to replace a battery lmao

@FernbarkFrist 3 жыл бұрын

Some places have a minimum one hour charge, but your point is valid. If you have seen where the battery is on my Ford Focus, that is about a one hour job.