The first step when creating an air-suspension system specifically for your vehicle is choosing the correct air-spring kit for your application.Advantages of air springs steel leaf and coil helper springs:
Air springs used for front suspension applications are designed to enhance the steering and handling performance of your vehicle by supplementing or, in a few cases, replacing your vehicle's existing suspension system.
Benefits:
Levels vehicle when it is carrying heavy, front-mounted equipment (For example, a snowplow or heavy grille guard)
Increases rear-wheel traction, thereby improving steering and vehicle balance
Reduces front tire wear
Levels headlights, increasing visibility
Enhances braking and handling, even in adverse road conditions
Can be adjusted to accommodate varying loads
Reduces stress on vehicle's front suspension that results from extra weight
Reduces wear on front springs, as well as shocks
Lessens front-vehicle sag
Provides additional vehicle stability
Prevents bottoming out
Provides smoother ride
Decreases vehicle roll that results from towing trailers
Types of Kits Used in Front Applications:
Air-spring kits are vehicle-specific kits. Kit compatibility is based on your vehicle's existing suspension; not all kit types are available for every vehicle. Use etrailer.com's fitguide to find kits designed for your vehicle and its suspension.
Air spring paired with high-performance shock absorber
Reversible-sleeve air spring combined with Bilstein monotube shock absorber
Improves vehicle control and stability
Reduces wear and sagging on existing torsion bars
Absorbs road shock
Allows you to adjust front-ground clearance for your vehicle
Adjustable pressure level (to accommodate various load sizes)
Recommended pressure: 10 psi - 100 psi
Can be quickly inflated or deflated
Replaces original shocks on vehicle
Typically found on:
Pickups
Rear Application
Air springs used for rear suspension applications are designed to enhance the handling performance and stability of your vehicle by supplementing your vehicle's existing suspension system.
Benefits:
Levels vehicle when you are hauling heavy loads
Increases front wheel traction, improving steering and vehicle balance
Levels headlights, thereby increasing visibility
Enhances braking and handling, even in adverse road conditions
Can be adjusted to accommodate varying loads
Reduces rear-tire wear
Reduces stress resulting from extra weight on vehicle's rear suspension
Reduces rear vehicle sag
Provides an additional contact point for suspension system, distributing the load evenly
Provides additional vehicle stability
Enhances the ride of the vehicle
Prevents bottoming out
Adjustable springs can be individually inflated to balance out and redistribute uneven vehicle loads
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