Air Suspension

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Air Suspension

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Air Suspension

• Air Suspension systems can offer great benefits
  for drivers. They can improve ride quality. When
  an Air Suspension system fails, there can be up
  to four different options to return the vehicle
  to operating condition. Some involve repairing
  the existing Air Suspension system, while others
  involve replacing the system with springs and
  passive shocks and struts. All options have their
  pros and cons. But no matter which option is
  being considered.

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Air Suspension Repair

• one option is to repair the system by replacing
  the damaged air Suspension units with new units.
  The benefits of this option are that it restores
  the vehicles air suspension to its original
  condition and functionality. Cost is considered
  one of the downfalls of replacing the air
  Suspension units with new parts. It is highly
  recommended that you replace the compressor and
  the dryer assembly while doing the job to ensure
  that the replacement air Suspension unit will
  last.

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Air Suspension System

• Air suspension is a modern way of enhancing the
  driving experience by way of computerised air
  vents and compression in the suspension system.
  Due to the advanced technology involved, air
  suspension systems are more technical to fix, so
  it is recommended that a mechanic is consulted if
  your system is showing signs of failure. One
  tell-tale sign is that the vehicle appears to
  lean to one side when you are driving.

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How do air Suspension Works?

• Shock absorbers and coil springs help absorb and
  direct road force, maintaining wheel oscillation,
  jounce and rebound. The air springs are simply
  tough rubber and plastic bags inflated to a
  certain pressure and height to mimic the coil
  springs.

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Air Suspension Repair

• Air Suspension Repair As mentioned previously,
  one option is to repair the system by replacing
  the damaged air Suspension units with new units.
  The benefits of this option are that it restores
  the vehicles air suspension to its original
  condition and functionality. Cost is considered
  one of the downfalls of replacing the air
  Suspension units with new parts. It is highly
  recommended that you replace the compressor and
  the dryer assembly while doing the job to ensure
  that the replacement air Suspension unit will
  last.

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What does Air Suspension do?

• Air suspension is a type of vehicle suspension
  powered by an electric or engine driven air pump
  or compressor. This compressor pumps the air into
  a flexible bellows, usually made from textile
  reinforced rubber. The air pressure inflates the
  bellows and raises the chassis from the axle.

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Can I drive with bad Suspension?

• Never drive a car with a broken air suspension or
  shock absorber at highway speeds and avoid sudden
  turns or stops in the long run a broken air
  suspension shock will need to be replaced.

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How do you know When Air Suspension is Bad?

• Symptoms of bad shocks or struts include air
  suspension Badly cupped tyre and or noticeable
  tyre shaking, wheel shimmy or vibration after
  hitting a bump. Suspension bottoming on rough
  roads or when backing out of a driveway.

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