Air Lift

Air Lift: Over 75 Years of Air Suspension Innovation

Air Lift Company has been at the forefront of air suspension engineering since 1949, when GE engineer Claude Pemberton and Oldsmobile developer Don Perkins founded the company in Lansing, Michigan. Their original mission — building a suspension that could support an overloaded vehicle while improving ride quality and safety — remains the driving force behind every product the company makes today. As a family-owned, privately held business, Air Lift has maintained an unwavering commitment to quality and customer safety for more than seven decades.

Air Lift's first product, a rubber air spring inserted into a factory coil spring, was developed and patented in 1950. That single invention launched a legacy of innovation that would carry Air Lift products onto the NASCAR Grand National Circuit in the 1950s and 1960s, where their air springs were used by most stock car racing teams for roughly two decades. That racing heritage speaks to the real-world performance and durability built into every Air Lift product.

Today, Air Lift offers a broad lineup of load-support solutions for trucks, SUVs, RVs, CUVs, and vans. Their suspension leveling kits are among the brand's most popular products, addressing the common problem of vehicle squat when towing or hauling heavy loads. By maintaining a level stance, these kits improve headlight aim, steering response, and overall vehicle control. For drivers who want targeted load support without replacing their factory suspension, Air Lift's air suspension helper springs mount between the existing leaf or coil springs and the vehicle frame, providing adjustable support exactly when it's needed.

For a complete system approach, Air Lift's air suspension helper spring kits bundle air springs with all necessary hardware, air lines, and Schrader valves in a single box — making installation straightforward for most DIYers in just a few hours. Many kits are designed as no-drill bolt-on solutions. When you want on-the-go inflation and deflation without hunting for a gas station, Air Lift's air suspension compressor kits are the answer: these advanced on-board systems allow you to adjust air spring pressure with the push of a button, directly from inside the vehicle.

Beyond load support, Air Lift's performance-oriented products cater to enthusiasts seeking a lowered stance without sacrificing driveability. Their coil spring lowering kits — developed through the Air Lift Performance division — allow vehicles to achieve an aggressive, low profile while retaining the ability to raise ride height at will to clear obstacles. This philosophy of adaptability — the same core idea behind every Air Lift product — is what sets the brand apart in a crowded suspension market.

Air Lift has earned more SEMA awards for air spring development than any other company in the industry, and holds ISO 9001 certification reflecting its dedication to quality management across design, engineering, and manufacturing. Every kit sold comes backed by an industry-leading lifetime air spring warranty with no mileage restrictions, plus a 60-day money-back ride satisfaction guarantee — a level of confidence in their products that few brands can match.