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So I installed the Air Lift 1000 Air Suspension Kit 60811 <edit, it's a 60911, sorry> on my 2022 Hybrid XL, as suggested per this thread. As that OP suggests, this is not the kit that everyone wants you to use, they want you to get the one for a different model of Maverick, the linked thread explains. The thread adequately describes how to do it, I just have some additional tips.
To compress the bags I used a work table with holes in it, and clamps, and a board. This is an example of the table and clamps.
I used an appropriately sized board, removed the ends of the clamps, put them through the table, attached them underneath, and it took no time at all to squeeze the bags flat. On one of the bags the air nipple kept folding in, so I couldn't get the cover on to keep it empty, had to re-arrange it to get it right. Still took very little time this way.
With both rear tires in the air it was relatively easy to get the bags in. You do have to fold them in half like a taco, I don't mean to suggest it wasn't work, but very doable if you have enough hand strength. Try folding the bags over like a taco after you flatten them, if you can't, find someone that can.
I put the hose going up and just used one spacer on the top. I was pretty lazy about how I ran the hose, I'll need to get back in and tape up some areas. Instead of the provided zip ties I intend to use the green velcro they make for plants. This stuff is super cheap and 2-3 wraps is very strong, I carry some in my truck tool kit.
Here's the passenger side going toward the rear, tires still up in the air
And the driver side going towards the rear
I think going behind this connector should be enough heat shielding, there is already a heat shield on the exhaust here, probably to protect the connector and wires. Again, this is a 2022 hybrid. When I add the velcro it should keep it in place.
The both come together at the hitch plate
Here's the back and front of the hitch plate
This was some tough metal, if you don't have good bits you might want to do it in a plastic piece. I used my Bosch drill bits (Project Farm approved!) but had to step up one at a time. And use oil on the bits, it really does help.
I chose to do them as separate units instead of using the provided tee, someone suggested that the bed could shift in a turn if they were connected, and it didn't take much longer at all. I spit in the tube to get it over the connectors.
I left room to add a quick connect as I am considering putting a small compressor and tank on board. I also put in the Mabett Underbody Cavity Shield Cover, I think there might be room above it for a small compressor, and on my hybrid there looks to be room just behind the strange suspension bar for a tank, I see 10"x10"x27" or so. More on that if I do it, and I'll post about the Cavity Shield separately (it did work, but there was some fightin')
Here are pics after riding around for a couple of days, I have about 10# in there. Seems maybe slightly stiffer in the back but I do feel fine about it, doesn't seem overly stiff and handles possibly better (or placebo effect.)
I think this was an easy mod and worth doing. Not expensive and will help when I load it down. It took about 3 hours, but I also tried out the provided jack and tools for the first time. I didn't take the tire off but I did have to lower the spare, and at least played with the jack, but ended up using my hydraulic floor jack, because duh. Of course I used jack stands and blocked the wheels. Another tip, to lower the spare, the big end of the tube goes in to connect with the winch.
To compress the bags I used a work table with holes in it, and clamps, and a board. This is an example of the table and clamps.
I used an appropriately sized board, removed the ends of the clamps, put them through the table, attached them underneath, and it took no time at all to squeeze the bags flat. On one of the bags the air nipple kept folding in, so I couldn't get the cover on to keep it empty, had to re-arrange it to get it right. Still took very little time this way.
With both rear tires in the air it was relatively easy to get the bags in. You do have to fold them in half like a taco, I don't mean to suggest it wasn't work, but very doable if you have enough hand strength. Try folding the bags over like a taco after you flatten them, if you can't, find someone that can.
I put the hose going up and just used one spacer on the top. I was pretty lazy about how I ran the hose, I'll need to get back in and tape up some areas. Instead of the provided zip ties I intend to use the green velcro they make for plants. This stuff is super cheap and 2-3 wraps is very strong, I carry some in my truck tool kit.
Here's the passenger side going toward the rear, tires still up in the air
And the driver side going towards the rear
I think going behind this connector should be enough heat shielding, there is already a heat shield on the exhaust here, probably to protect the connector and wires. Again, this is a 2022 hybrid. When I add the velcro it should keep it in place.
The both come together at the hitch plate
Here's the back and front of the hitch plate
This was some tough metal, if you don't have good bits you might want to do it in a plastic piece. I used my Bosch drill bits (Project Farm approved!) but had to step up one at a time. And use oil on the bits, it really does help.
I chose to do them as separate units instead of using the provided tee, someone suggested that the bed could shift in a turn if they were connected, and it didn't take much longer at all. I spit in the tube to get it over the connectors.
I left room to add a quick connect as I am considering putting a small compressor and tank on board. I also put in the Mabett Underbody Cavity Shield Cover, I think there might be room above it for a small compressor, and on my hybrid there looks to be room just behind the strange suspension bar for a tank, I see 10"x10"x27" or so. More on that if I do it, and I'll post about the Cavity Shield separately (it did work, but there was some fightin')
Here are pics after riding around for a couple of days, I have about 10# in there. Seems maybe slightly stiffer in the back but I do feel fine about it, doesn't seem overly stiff and handles possibly better (or placebo effect.)
I think this was an easy mod and worth doing. Not expensive and will help when I load it down. It took about 3 hours, but I also tried out the provided jack and tools for the first time. I didn't take the tire off but I did have to lower the spare, and at least played with the jack, but ended up using my hydraulic floor jack, because duh. Of course I used jack stands and blocked the wheels. Another tip, to lower the spare, the big end of the tube goes in to connect with the winch.
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