Whether you're looking to have the coolest car on the block,
the ability to alter your ride level on the fly, or better load carrying
capabilities, it’s time to look into getting an air suspension system.
An air suspension system replaces conventional springs with
air springs. These air springs are basically bags inflated to a specific
pressure or height with an outside compressor via a valve on the bag. An air
suspension system offers five key benefits as outlined in Hot
Rod. Read on to learn more from our team at Sheehy Nissan of Mechanicsville.
Adjustability. Anyone who's ever had the pleasure of
spending weeks adjusting and fine tuning springs and shocks in order to get the
"perfect" ride would have gladly traded a platinum wrench (which may
have ended up thrown through a garage window out of frustration) for an air
suspension system. Because an air suspension system provides a lot more room
for error when it comes to height, load, and rate, you can get the system
fine-tuned in much less time, even on the fly.
Handling. In additional to being super cool, an air
suspension system provides superior handling. They're progressive, which means
the more they compress, the stiffer they get. Combined with the aforementioned
enhanced adjustability, you've got yourself enormous performance potential.
Customization. Everyone has his or her own idea of
what a perfect ride feels like. With an air suspension system, the way your car
handles can be accommodated with little or no component changes. A wide range
of riding styles can be achieved by a simple adjustment of air pressure and
shock valving.
Height. If those who switched from conventional
suspension systems to air suspension systems were honest, quite a few would
admit they got an air suspension system because they wanted to look cool. The
cool continuum runs the spectrum between low riders or mini-trucks to the more
common driver who simply wants to lower his or her ride for a unique look. Most
air suspension kits put the vehicle several inches below standard vehicle
heights and usually can be adjusted up for normal driving, filling it up with
gas, or rolling it onto a truck bed.
Load carrying. Although air suspension systems are
more commonly associated with young men trying to impress young ladies on a
Saturday night with their sweet new ride, air suspension systems were
originally designed for commercial use. More specifically, they were designed
to help 18-wheelers carry more of a load while providing more comfort for the
driver.
If this heretofore little known vehicle component intrigues
you, check with our dealership service department to learn more about your
options.
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