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03-12-2017, 09:04 PM
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Airlift Ultimate 5000 Install
So, I installed these today....and had two giant bolts left over when done. These are zinc bolts that are two inches long, probably half inch diameter. No nuts to match them. I've been thru the directions several times and watched the install video - I think somebody threw them in just to mess with me! Anybody know what they might be for?
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03-13-2017, 11:42 AM
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I had a few leftover bolts and washers when I did mine also.
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03-13-2017, 12:56 PM
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Just finished the complete install, Airligt bags, Wireless controller, as well as the Helliwig Big Wig Sway bar. All in all, it took about 8 hours for my son and I. One of the hardest parts was getting one of the tires off - it had some corrosion holding it to the hub. If I had to do it again, I'm guessing it would all be done if 4-5 hours.....familiarity with the process would really speed it up. Also applied anti-seize liberally to the lugs and hub area...no need to fight with that sucker again.
Verdict - much tighter handling on the corners, and the 5 pounds of pressure softens the rear end up on the bumps. Will tow and see how it is when I get some more time.
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03-13-2017, 01:27 PM
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Most likely, those two bolts are for the upper bracket on the driver side and the passenger side. IF you have a fifth wheel hitch installed on the truck. Without the hitch, you can use the shorter bolts,. With the hitch, you have to drill through the 5ver side rail under frame and it requires the longer bolt because of the thickness of the hitch side rail.
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03-13-2017, 05:28 PM
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Makes sense - I have the factory hitch, so I didn't have anything I needed to drill through. The shorter bolts worked great. Thanks for the reply.
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03-14-2017, 02:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aknavy
Also applied anti-seize liberally to the lugs and hub area...no need to fight with that sucker again.
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From your owners manual: On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud threads.
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03-14-2017, 04:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aknavy
Makes sense - I have the factory hitch, so I didn't have anything I needed to drill through. The shorter bolts worked great. Thanks for the reply.
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Yea, I forgot to mention that the factory hitch doesn't require drilling, only aftermarket.
Having an aftermarket hitch on the truck adds thickness to the bolt through point for the upper bracket, so they supply both bolts, one for each side......longer ones for installing the upper bracket if you have a 5th wheel hitch, shorter bolts if you don't. And for some strange reason, they don't supply the longer 8mm bolt (the other bolt for the driver's side upper bracket install), that is required for install with the aftermarket hitch.
BTW... I just bought the same kit yesterday and will be installing them when they get here, weather permitting. I'm not installing an onboard compressor on the truck though, at least not initially. I have a large air compressor at the house and I carry a 6 gal. Dewalt pancake in the toy hauler. If that tank is full, there's enough air to inflate/deflate/inflate multiple times without even plugging it in.
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03-14-2017, 09:04 PM
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That is odd that they don't supply the longer 8mm bolt. I'm happy with my install, it wasn't too bad. I'm also happy with the ride, although I haven't put the trailer on yet.
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03-28-2017, 04:54 AM
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I put mine on this past weekend. One suggestion I would highly recommend is to drop the spare tire down and out of the way BEFORE starting the install. I didn't and I fought it for a while until I became frustrated enough to do it. It makes the install go much easier. I also found no need to remove either one of the rear tires/wheels for the install. I ended up with a slight air leak on the system and will go back under the truck this weekend to find/fix it. I suspect it's at the driver side airbag, as it didn't feel like the airline fully seated into the fitting. That was the first connection that I made, and all the others felt like they fully engaged the fittings.
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