Air Lift 88295 LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Rear Kit 03-13 Ram 2500/03-18 3500 4WD

Vehicle Fitment

• 2003-2013 Dodge Ram 2500, 4WD, Rear
• 2003-2018 Dodge Ram 3500, 4WD, Rear

Fitment Notes

• For leaf-spring rear suspension only
• Does not fit factory air suspension-equipped trucks
• Does not fit Cab and Chassis models
• Fits both dual rear wheel (DRW) and single rear wheel (SRW)
• Fits without a fifth-wheel hitch installed
• Also fits most side-mount fifth-wheel hitch setups
• Sources disagree on whether drilling is required -- some list no-drill, others list drilling required; confirm against the install manual for your specific truck
• Installation takes approximately 2 hours
• Air Lift's own install demo used a 2003-2018 Ram 3500

Features

• Internal jounce bumper
• Closed-cell urethane foam bumper material
• Three-stage ride comfort
• Zero-PSI safety rating (springs can run empty without damage)
• 2-ply fabric-reinforced rubber air springs
• High-strength Zytel nylon end caps
• Corrosion and wear resistant
• Roll plates included to protect air springs
• Quick-connecting polymer air fittings
• Maintenance-free design
• Individually adjustable air pressure per spring
• Improves handling, braking, and steering response under load
• No vehicle modification required for standard installs
• Mounting hardware and instructions included

Specifications

• Position: Rear
• Max load-leveling capacity: 5,000 lbs
• Air pressure range: 5-100 PSI
• Suspension type: Leaf spring
• Spring construction: 2-ply fabric-reinforced rubber
• End caps: Zytel nylon
• Kit weight: 31.2 lb
• Kit dimensions: 9.25in W x 14.125in D x 10.75in H
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime (air springs, no mileage limit)
• Satisfaction guarantee: 60-Day Ride Satisfaction

Included Components

• 2x Air Spring w/ Internal Jounce Bumper
• Air lines and fittings
• Mounting brackets
• Roll plates
• Mounting hardware
• Installation instructions

Product Description

The Air Lift 88295 is a LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate rear air spring kit built for the leaf-spring rear suspension on 2003-2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2003-2018 Ram 3500 4WD trucks. Designed for drivers who regularly haul heavy cargo or tow trailers, it delivers up to 5,000 lbs of load-leveling capacity while keeping the truck level, stable, and predictable under load.

What separates the Ultimate kit from the standard LoadLifter 5000 is its internal jounce bumper -- a closed-cell urethane foam insert that gives three-stage ride comfort and lets the air springs safely run down to zero PSI without bottoming out or causing damage. The springs themselves use 2-ply fabric-reinforced rubber construction housed in high-strength Zytel nylon end caps for long-term wear and corrosion resistance, with roll plates included to protect the springs from abrasion.

Air pressure adjusts independently per spring from 5 to 100 PSI through quick-connecting polymer fittings, letting the driver dial in ride comfort whether loaded, empty, or towing. The kit fits both dual and single rear wheel trucks and works with or without a fifth-wheel hitch installed, though it's not compatible with Cab and Chassis models or trucks already equipped with factory air suspension. Backed by Air Lift's Limited Lifetime Warranty and a 60-Day Ride Satisfaction Guarantee.