Air Lift 60823 User manual

For maximum effectiveness and safety,
please read these instructions completely
before proceeding with installation.
Failure to read these instructions can result in an
incorrect installation.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Cover illustration
may not depict
actual kit.
Cover illustration
may not depict
actual kit.
Kit 60823
2008-
Scion xB

2MN-739
Air Lift 1000

1
MN-739
Air Lift 1000
Introduction ................................... 2
Important Safety Notice .............................................2
 ................................................2
Installing the Air Lift 1000 System................. 3
Hardware List .....................................................3
Tools List .........................................................3
Getting Started ....................................................3
Installing the Air Line ................................................4
 ................................................4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Completing the Installation ...........................................
Maintenance and Servicing ...................... 7
Maintenance Guidelines .............................................7
Product Use ................................... 8
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................
Tuning the Air Pressure..............................................
Guidelines for Adding Air.............................................9
Warranty and Return Policy ...................... 10
Replacement Information ........................ 11
Contact Information ............................ 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2MN-739
Air Lift 1000
Introduction
The purpose of this publication is to assist with the installation, maintenance and
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It is important to read and understand the entire installation guide before beginning installation
or performing any maintenance, service or repair.The information here includes a hardware
list, tools list, step-by-step installation information, maintenance guidelines and operating
tips.
Air Lift Company reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products and
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www.airliftcompany.com for the latest version of this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

of the vehicle.Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual and do not exceed the maximum load
listed for your vehicle.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle
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

Payload: The combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo and pasengers that the truck
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NOTATION EXPLANATION
Hazard notations appear in various locations in this publication.Information which is
highlighted by one of these notations must be observed to help minimize risk of personal injury
or possible improper installation which may render the vehicle unsafe.Notes are used to help
emphasize areas of procedural importance and provide helpful suggestions.The following
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        


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

Indicates a procedure, practice or hint which is important to highlight.
DANGER
NOTE
WARNING
CAUTION

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MN-739
Air Lift 1000
Item Part # Description.....................................Qty
   .................................................... 2
    .................................................... 2
   ........................................ 
    ..................................................... 
    ................................................... 2
    ............................................. 4
   ........................................... 2
   ................................................ 2
    ....................................... 2
   ............................................................. 
    .......................................................... 2
HARDWARE LIST TOOLS LIST
Description...................................................... Qty
............................................................ 
Safety stands.................................................................. 2
Safety glasses ................................................................ 
Air compressor or compressed air source...................... 
 ..................... 
Installing the Air Lift 1000 System
Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer
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STOP!
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Jack stand
Frame
Axle Jack
GETTING STARTED
 

2. Lower the axle or raise the body of the vehicle until the springs are completely extended
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
 


 

g. 2
Air spring
CAUTION

4MN-739
Air Lift 1000
 
type tire iron.
 When the air spring is completely within the coil, remove the cap and allow the air spring

that the stem at the top can be accessed for attaching the hose.
 

section.
INSTALLING THE AIR LINE
A tee air line installation is recommended unless the weight in the vehicle varies from one
side to the other and unequal pressures are needed to level the load or compensate for axle
torque transfer in racing application. Dual air lines are used in this case.
TEE AIR LINE ROUTING
            

 
adequate length of air line to reach from tee to the left and right side air springs.


2. Slide an air line clamp onto the air line.
3. Push the air line over one side of the tee until all the barbs are covered.With a pair of


 
spring seat to the air spring.
 
CAUTION
CAUTION
g. 3
Valve stem at
the top
g. 4
Install the
protector
on the top

5
MN-739
Air Lift 1000
 
air line clamp upward until it fully covers the barbed section.
 

 


 
serves as an outside weather seal.



A
C
Use this procedure for all air
line connections:
a. Slide the air line clamp onto
the air line.
b. Push the air line over the
barbed stem.
c. Compress the ears on the
air line clamp with pliers and
slide it forward to fully cover
the barbed section.
g. 5
Option 1
Option 2
g. 7
g. 6
Stem Air line
g. 9
g. 8
Be sure to fully cover
the barbed section.
Vehicle body
or bumper
Air line
clamp
Hex nut 
washer
Lock
washer

valve
Flat washer
Air line
Hex nut

6MN-739
Air Lift 1000
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
 


DUAL AIR LINE ROUTING
     

           
assuring that each valve will be protected and accessible with an air hose.
2. Determine and cut adequate length of air line to reach from valve location to left side
air spring.


3. Insert the air line through the spring seat and spacer.
4. Slide air clamp onto the cut air line.
 
slide the air line clamp forward until it fully covers barbed section.
 
 

               
excess.
 


              
spacers.

necessary, loosen clamps and rotate or move to obtain additional clearance.If heat
shields are supplied, install them.Attach shock absorbers if removed earlier in the
installation.
 

COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
 



 
your air springs.See the maintenance and servicing guide for setting up the proper
pressure in your suspension system.
 

CAUTION

7
MN-739
Air Lift 1000
Minimum Air Pressure Maximum Air Pressure
5 PSI 35 PSI



Maintenance and Servicing
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

their air springs.
 
2. Always maintain at least the recommended minimum air pressure to prevent the air

 


 

OPERATING TIPS
 
to properly mesh with the coil spring.After the vehicle is loaded, adjust your air pressure
down to level the vehicle and for ride comfort.
               
proportion to any overload condition.We reccommend a 2 PSI increase above normal

  

CAUTION

8MN-739
Air Lift 1000
Product Use
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Will installing air springs increase the weight ratings of a vehicle?


Q. Is it necessary to keep air in the air springs at all times and how much pressure
will they need?
The minimum air pressure should be maintained at all times.The minimum air pressure
keeps the air spring in shape, ensuring that it will move throughout its travel without
rubbing or wearing on itself.
Q. Is it necessary to add a compressor system to the air springs?
No. Air pressure can be adjusted with any type of compressor as long as it can produce

a lot of work.
Q. How long should air springs last?
 
Q. Will raising the vehicle on a hoist for service work damage the air springs?
No. The vehicle can be lifted on a hoist for short-term service work such as tire rotation
or oil changes.However, if the vehicle will be on the hoist for a prolonged period of time,
support the axle with jack stands in order to take the tension off of the air springs.
TUNING THE AIR PRESSURE
            
stability.
1. Level vehicle
If the vehicle’s headlights are shining into the trees or the vehicle is leaning to one side,

and level the vehicle.
2. Ride comfort
If the vehicle has a rough and harsh ride it may be due to either too much pressure or

3. Stability
Stability translates into safety and should be the priority, meaning the driver may need


requires an increase in pressure.
g. 10 g. 11
 
Sway and body roll
g. 12