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Air Lift Air Lift 1000 Air Spring Kit

$ 149.99

This Air Lift load-support system is the Air Lift 1000 Air Spring Kit for 2011-2019 Ford Explorer. It supplements the factory suspension to help level the vehicle under an approved load; it does not increase the vehicle manufacturer's payload or towing rating. Confirm drivetrain, body configuration, hitch and frame clearance, factory suspension, kit capacity, minimum pressure, and every listed exclusion.

Key Features

  • Air adjustable with quick connecting, easy-to-use air fittings, Air Lift 1000 air helper springs have a typical max pressure of 35 PSI on cars and SUVs, and 90 PSI on motorhomes.
  • They also have up to 1000 pounds of leveling capacity, right up to the manufacturer's recommended Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
  • and improve ride and handling for full-size vans and trucks with front coil springs.

Fitment

Years Make Model Application
2011-2019 Ford Explorer Base
2011-2019 Ford Explorer Limited
2016-2019 Ford Explorer Platinum
2013-2019 Ford Explorer Sport
2011-2019 Ford Explorer XLT
2009-2019 Ford Flex Limited
2009-2019 Ford Flex SE
2009-2019 Ford Flex SEL
2010-2018 Ford Taurus SHO
2010-2016 Lincoln MKS Verify engine and trim
2010-2016 Lincoln MKS Base
2010-2016 Lincoln MKT Verify engine and trim
2010-2016 Lincoln MKT Base
2012-2016 Lincoln MKT Livery

Specifications

Brand Air Lift
Manufacturer Part Number 60821
Product Type Air Suspension Kits
Condition New
Configuration Air Lift 1000 Air Spring Kit

What's Included

One new Air Lift air suspension kit in the exact configuration and quantity identified by this listing. Compressors, tanks, management, brackets, fittings, lines, wiring, sensors, tools, and additional hardware are included only when expressly stated for this part number.

About Air Lift

Air Lift develops vehicle-specific load-support air springs, adjustable performance suspension, compressors, and air-management systems. Exact fitment, pressure limits, travel, and system requirements vary by part number and application.

Important Disclosures

California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will Air Lift 60821, the Air Lift 1000 Air Spring Kit, fit my 2011-2019 Ford Explorer?
Match year, make, model, drivetrain, bed or wheelbase, hitch hardware, factory suspension, frame brackets, and every application note for this exact kit.

Do Air Lift helper springs increase towing or payload capacity?
No. They help level and support the existing suspension, but the vehicle manufacturer's GVWR, GAWR, payload, hitch, tire, and towing limits remain unchanged.

Do I need an onboard compressor for this kit?
Manual inflation works for occasional load changes. An onboard compressor is useful for frequent towing or varying loads, but it must match the kit's pressure and control requirements.

How much air pressure should I use?
Stay within the exact kit's published minimum and maximum. Add only enough pressure to level the loaded vehicle while keeping axle, tire, payload, and towing limits unchanged.

Installation Instructions

  1. Confirm Air Lift part number 60821, the complete application, and every required supporting component before disassembly.
  2. Secure the vehicle at the manufacturer's specified lift points, unload the suspension as directed, and inspect the frame, brackets, springs, lines, and nearby components.
  3. Follow Air Lift's current instructions for bracket orientation, clearances, routing, fastener sequence, pressure limits, and any drilling or trimming.
  4. Inflate and leak-test the system, cycle the suspension and steering as applicable, and verify clearance from tires, exhaust, brakes, driveline, wiring, and bodywork.
  5. Torque and align as required, then recheck leaks, pressure, fasteners, and clearance after the first loaded drive cycles.
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