Air Lift Air Lift 1000 Air Spring Kit

Install Inside the Rear Coil Spring and Restore Proper Level to a Loaded Nissan Pathfinder

The Air Lift 60810 is an Air Lift 1000 air spring kit designed to install inside the rear coil springs of a 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder and provide up to 1,000 pounds of adjustable leveling capacity per side. The ALF60810 is a supplemental air spring, not a replacement for the OEM coil spring, and requires no drilling or cutting to install. It is specifically sized for the Pathfinder R51 rear suspension geometry and uses Air Lift's heavy-duty polyurethane construction to resist heat, ozone, and road abrasion. With the included air fittings and airline, the air springs are inflated or deflated using a standard valve stem tool to raise or lower rear ride height and compensate for tongue weight, cargo load, trailer hitch sag, or heavy passenger loads.

Key Features

• Air Lift ALF60810 Air Lift 1000 rear air spring kit for 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder
• Installs inside the OEM rear coil spring, no drilling or cutting required
• Up to 1,000 lbs of adjustable leveling capacity per side
• Adjustable air pressure from 5 to 35 PSI for variable load leveling
• Heavy-duty molded polyurethane construction resists heat, UV, and abrasion
• Eliminates rear squat caused by towing, payload, or hitch tongue weight
• Maintains OEM ride quality and handling characteristics when unloaded
• Requires no modification to existing suspension components
• Compatible with 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder R51 rear coil spring setup
• Air Lift 1-year limited warranty

Fitment

Specifications

What's Included

• 2 Air Lift 1000 air spring inserts (one per side)
• Air fittings and airline tubing
• All hardware for complete installation
• Illustrated installation instructions

About Air Lift

Air Lift Company has been manufacturing air suspension systems and leveling products since 1949, operating out of Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift's product range spans from simple inside-coil air spring helper kits like the Air Lift 1000 series to full digital air management systems for performance lowered vehicles. The 1000 series represents Air Lift's entry-level, no-drill leveling solution designed for tow vehicles, SUVs, and trucks that carry variable loads and need a simple, cost-effective method of maintaining proper rear ride height.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Air Lift 60810 is the Air Lift 1000 rear air spring leveling kit for 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder. Part number 60810 consists of two polyurethane air spring inserts that install inside the factory rear coil springs without any drilling or modification, providing up to 1,000 lbs of adjustable leveling capacity per side and 5-35 PSI of adjustable air pressure to compensate for trailer tongue weight, heavy cargo loads, or passenger overload conditions.

The Air Lift 60810 is designed for Nissan Pathfinder models with rear coil spring suspension. 2WD Pathfinder configurations may use a different rear suspension setup. Confirm your specific vehicle's rear suspension type (coil spring vs. leaf spring) before purchasing. Air Lift offers separate part numbers for other Pathfinder drivetrain variants if applicable.

The Air Lift 1000 60810 provides up to 1,000 lbs of leveling capacity per side when inflated to maximum pressure. This is supplemental leveling capacity, not a rated payload increase for the vehicle. Always remain within the Nissan Pathfinder's rated GVWR and tow capacity regardless of air spring inflation pressure.

The 60810 operates between 5 and 35 PSI. At minimum pressure (5 PSI), the air springs ride as a near-empty cushion providing very light load support. At maximum pressure (35 PSI), they deliver maximum leveling force for heavy tongue weight or cargo conditions. For most towing and load-leveling applications, a range of 15-30 PSI is typical. Never exceed 35 PSI or operate the springs at zero PSI.

Yes. While the kit includes manual inflation components, it can be integrated with an onboard air compressor system for cab-controlled inflation. Air Lift sells compatible in-cab control kits separately. Confirm compatibility with your specific onboard compressor system before purchasing add-on components.

The Air Lift 1000 inside-coil design is engineered to complement the factory coil spring without stiffening the unloaded ride. When inflated to the minimum recommended PSI (5-10 PSI) for unladen driving, the air springs provide minimal additional spring rate and should not noticeably change empty ride quality. Inflate to higher PSI only when carrying loads or towing.

No. The Air Lift 1000 60810 is a supplemental air spring that installs inside the factory rear coil spring and works in combination with the OEM spring. The OEM coil springs remain in place. The 60810 adds adjustable load-leveling capacity on top of the factory spring rate. It is not intended as a coilover or coil spring replacement.

Installation requires basic hand tools, a floor jack, and jack stands. No drilling, cutting, or specialty tools are needed for the inside-coil installation. A tire inflation valve stem tool or standard inflation chuck is used to pressurize the air springs through the included airline fittings. The process typically takes 1-2 hours in a home garage setting with basic mechanical experience.

Installation Instructions

1. Lift the rear of the Nissan Pathfinder and safely support the frame on jack stands.
2. Remove the rear wheels to provide access to the rear coil spring areas.
3. Compress or unseat the rear coil spring sufficiently to insert the Air Lift 60810 air spring inside the coil.
4. Position the air spring insert inside the coil spring according to Air Lift's illustrated instructions, noting the correct orientation of top and bottom mounting surfaces.
5. Route the included airline tubing from the air spring to a convenient location for inflation access.
6. Install air fittings and connect the airline.
7. Reinstall rear wheels and lower the vehicle.
8. Inflate both sides to 5 PSI unladen as a starting baseline, then adjust pressure as needed for load or towing conditions (5-35 PSI range).

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.