Installed my Airlift 1000's today (pics inside)

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Installed my Airlift 1000's today (pics inside)

Postby porksoda » Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:51 pm

The actual install wasn't too bad. I decided to take down the spare tire just so I can have more room since I am a big guy lol.

I made a mount for the valves like one of the other members here did. I purchased this corner bracket thing from Lowe's for $3.25 and I just had to drill 2 of the holes a little larger.


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Postby porksoda » Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:54 pm

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Postby AtlantaRuffian » Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:10 pm

Awesome install! Glad you liked the bracket idea!

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Postby porksoda » Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:51 pm

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Postby porksoda » Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:40 am

AirLift 1000 Nissan Pathfinder R51: http://youtu.be/EkvAF1441lU

AirLift 1000 install Nissan Pathfinder R51 (Light): http://youtu.be/YO1nQ_zabBk

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Postby car_bore » Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:33 am

Hi porksoda!

Any chance you can reupload your installation pics? I'd like to follow the same steps if thats ok with you.

Thanks in advance!

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Postby porksoda » Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:55 pm

Yeah give me about an hour so I can do it on my computer.

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Postby porksoda » Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:38 pm

I am unsure on what order I posted the previous photos so I am just gonna post what I have:

Drivers side:
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Postby porksoda » Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:40 pm

Air valve bracket I made from a random hardware piece from Lowe's Hardware.

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Postby porksoda » Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:42 pm

I used self tapper screws to mount it to the hitch:

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Postby porksoda » Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:59 pm

I decided to do an independent line to each air bag because I have read online that if you use the Y-Adapter that the air can travel from side to side. I rather had them both with a steady air pressure.
During the install I realized that the amount of black zip ties that they supply is barely enough to do the job at minimum. I ended up buying more zip ties so that I can make sure the hose is nice and secure everywhere. Last thing you want is the hose to get loose and rub against something to make a hole or crack.
Also I the job was much easier once I lowered the spare tire because that give a lot of room. I just crawled under and sat on the ground where the spare is mounted. I did not have to lift the vehicle or remove any of the wheels. I did compress each bag completely to remove any air and put the little cap on the top of each bag. With all the air squeezed out you can put push the bag between the largest coil gap. Once you get the bag into the coil you can remove the cap and it'll expand. While it is expanding you need to try to get the bag in place so it'll expand straight up and down. My first one I did I was not fast enough so it expanded sideways and it made it more difficult to straighten it up. I am sure you could lube stuff up with some water and soap to make things slide around better now that I think about it.
Also do not forget to put the valve on the top.
Lastly before you let the air bag fully expand you need to try to attach the hose though the top of the coil opening. That'll make things way easier. It makes it extremely difficult to attach that hose after it has fully expanded in the coil because you don't have much room to work with.
Some of this might sound weird but once you get under there you'll understand what I mean.

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Postby car_bore » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:37 pm

Thank you sir!

Now I can confidently do the install. I was asking shops around and they were charging a minimum of $140 cause they say its a 2 or more hour labor. Yeah right.

BTW, from the pics, is the space between the muffler and the tube enough? Wont the tube melt due to heat of the exhaust?

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Postby porksoda » Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:14 am

It took me an hour or less to do the whole install in my drive way.

Well it's really not that close to the muffler and it is zip tied above it. I haven't had any problems with it. For some reason I remember people talking about putting a price of heat shield where the hose was close to the muffler. I won't worry about it as long as you don't leave it loose near the muffler. Just tie it away from it and you'll be food. Hope this helps.

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Postby porksoda » Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:17 am

Lighted video. https://youtu.be/YO1nQ_zabBk



This video helps piece all the photos together.

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Postby car_bore » Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:53 pm

porksoda wrote:Lighted video. https://youtu.be/YO1nQ_zabBk



This video helps piece all the photos together.
Hey porksoda, thanks for this! Just installed the airlifts 2 weeks ago, and boy did my pathfinder changed! I just routed the airlines inside the chassis frame, just to be on the safe side. 13psi seems to be the sweet spot for me. Checked the lines this morning and luckily, there were no leaks.


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