Air Lift 1000 Helper Air Springs and WirelessONE Compressor System Installed

[acelee1895]

That is pretty awesome and not a bad price IMO.



I think the real question is are you willing to spend the money to have it changed via remote or are you okay with doing it manually?

Thats basically it.. I think once I get it loaded, I don't plan to change the weight while driving on the road so the one and done. The cool factor though....

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[Montana]

Thats basically it.. I think once I get it loaded, I don't plan to change the weight while driving on the road so the one and done. The cool factor though....

It's definitely cool lol. I also have a Viar 88p that I am currently not using because I got a Dewalt 20V as a gift that is much easier to use on the fly (for the rare times I need it anymore). I have no use for this setup on this truck, but previously I would have just gone the route you are considering since you already have it. I had the Viar 88p setup to air all 4 of my Tacoma tires, just never actually installed it in a static spot. I only used it like 4 times to air up and down.

 

[MarkLally]

I will on occasion be adding considerable more weight then I have on my day to day ride. I will want the ability to pump up the bags and bring things back to level.

 

[MarkLally]

I am planning on adding the bladders on my truck because I am moving across the country with it fully loaded and am hoping it helps balance the load. Do you think the wireless compressor is handy enough to be worth the almost 600$ cost? I already have a Viair 88p and originally planned to use that to adjust them with the nozzles coming out by the hitch.

I paid 437.00 plus tax for the compressor system, but that's still pricy. I'm kind of a convenience junky and I will be loading this thing down on occasion and when I do, I'm usually in a hurry. To me it's worth it, but if I was only going to need the suspension boost on rare occasion and I already had an on board compressor, I probably would not spend the extra money and do as you suggest. The only downside I can see on your setup is that the air springs need to be maintained at 5 PSI and everything leaks down over time. The system I installed will maintain the 5 PSI on it's own. Without the air compressor purchase, this is a VERY reasonably priced way to level the load.

 

[acelee1895]

I paid 437.00 plus tax for the compressor system, but that's still pricy. I'm kind of a convenience junky and I will be loading this thing down on occasion and when I do, I'm usually in a hurry. To me it's worth it, but if I was only going to need the suspension boost on rare occasion and I already had an on board compressor, I probably would not spend the extra money and do as you suggest. The only downside I can see on your setup is that the air springs need to be maintained at 5 PSI and everything leaks down over time. The system I installed will maintain the 5 PSI on it's own. Without the air compressor purchase, this is a VERY reasonably priced way to level the load.

the auto maintain is nice. how quickly do you think it leaks normally?

 

[Hardening2753]

I had wishfully hoped that I wouldn't need to go this route, but my wish was NOT granted. After adding my bed storage system and considerable weight in tools
and supplies, the rear height had dropped about an inch. That in itself was not a problem, as it pretty much just leveled the truck. The problem is when I add even more weight (which is always towards the very back); it would drive with noticeable squat.
I added :
Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
ITEM # AL57JQ
and the :
Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - Single Path
ITEM # AL25980

With the minimum recommended 5 PSI in the bags, the rear bumper it's only 1/4" lower than the unladen ride height.

Even with all my additional weight, my average to date is 43.8 MPG.

I love your truck mod!

 

[hungliketictacs]

The hybrid uses Ford's force vectoring springs in the rear, they are curved to act like torsion bars and reduce body sway.
I see that Air Lift's website says this kit is for Maverick FWD versions but I'm not really sure if the FWD Ecoboost Mavericks use the force vectoring springs like the hybrid does. I have not seen pictures of a FWD Ecoboost Maverick rear suspension to know what springs are in use.
I'm wondering if these bags straighten the force vectoring springs and defeat the spring's purpose.
I have tried contacting the company but I only get people who look at the website and say 'yep, they work for the FWD version'. I cannot get an answer to 'are they are designed for use with the force vectoring springs'.
I thought I'd ask someone who is using them, "do they straighten the force vectoring springs"?

Thanks for your attention and help.

Here is a photo of the rear suspension on my FWD ecoboost. Looks to be the exact same as hybrid eh?

 

[MarkLally]

the auto maintain is nice. how quickly do you think it leaks normally?

Well, I installed the bags Saturday and I got my first pressure correction this morning as I was pulling out of the garage. I heard the compressor come on for less than a second, so I'm guessing it had dropped a fraction of a PSI, that could have been because of the temperature change alone though. I guess time will tell.

 

[MarkLally]

Here is a photo of the rear suspension on my FWD ecoboost. Looks to be the exact same as hybrid eh?

Looks the same to me.

 

[Maverick2022XL]

For anyone who decides to do this keep in mind the rear springs are different between FWD and AWD models and as such different airlift 1000 air spring coil kits are needed.

Also you can get them for a little bit cheaper here.
https://www.truckspring.com/Search.aspx?p=Make:Ford/Year:2022/Model:Maverick/Suspension-Parts

 

[Maverick2022XL]

The hybrid uses Ford's force vectoring springs in the rear, they are curved to act like torsion bars and reduce body sway.
I see that Air Lift's website says this kit is for Maverick FWD versions but I'm not really sure if the FWD Ecoboost Mavericks use the force vectoring springs like the hybrid does. I have not seen pictures of a FWD Ecoboost Maverick rear suspension to know what springs are in use.
I'm wondering if these bags straighten the force vectoring springs and defeat the spring's purpose.
I have tried contacting the company but I only get people who look at the website and say 'yep, they work for the FWD version'. I cannot get an answer to 'are they are designed for use with the force vectoring springs'.
I thought I'd ask someone who is using them, "do they straighten the force vectoring springs"?

Thanks for your attention and help.

They both use force vectoring springs and that is one of the reasons the tow capacity is limited to 2k on all FWD vehicles.

 

[GPSMan]

I manually pumped mine up to 20 psi.

( 5 to 25 psi recommended )

Every time I check (only 3 times in 8 months) always at 20 psi. Have not leaked at all.

Also, empty or fully loaded, I do not adjust them. No squeaks. Ride seems fine. No complaints.

Only mild squat when fully loaded.

 

[GPSMan]

Call this 400 pounds tongue weight on the hitch and 300 pounds in the bed. With the air lift kit at 20 psi.

 

[pa-outdoorsman]

I manually pumped mine up to 20 psi.

( 5 to 25 psi recommended )

Every time I check (only 3 times in 8 months) always at 20 psi. Have not leaked at all.

Also, empty or fully loaded, I do not adjust them. No squeaks. Ride seems fine. No complaints.

Only mild squat when fully loaded.

I notice a difference in ride based on pressure. I pumped mine up to 20 psi and drove around just to see what it's like. With an empty bed and no trailer, the back end is definitely stiffer with the air springs 20 psi than it is at 5 psi.

Personally, I plan to keep them at 5-7 psi empty and just inflate when needed with heavier loads.

 

[GPSMan]

I notice a difference in ride based on pressure. I pumped mine up to 20 psi and drove around just to see what it's like. With an empty bed and no trailer, the back end is definitely stiffer with the air springs 20 psi than it is at 5 psi.

Personally, I plan to keep them at 5-7 psi empty and just inflate when needed with heavier loads.

I probably am just totally used to it now. Still a much softer ride than that unmodified F-150 I have at work.

Also I think air pressure keeps the Schrader valve closed so I worry low pressure would naturally leak more. So nice if you have the automatic pump.

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