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The suspension setup in a vehicle makes it comfortable to ride. A good suspension setup not only makes the ride comfortable but it also protects the vehicle from any damage. Car enthusiasts across the globe use many different kinds of suspension configurations. The most common is the MacPherson strut, while leaf springs and coilovers are also used. The best one, to be honest, is air suspension. Although it is expensive, air suspension can make your ride feel like it is running on clouds. There is only minimal discomfort for you and the car is saved from any bumps or pothole damage.
Luxury Feel
Air suspension is expensive and it adds weight to your car but it is worth every penny. Air suspension works quite differently from other types of setups but the base idea remains the same – shock absorption. Unlike the MacPherson strut system, in air suspension, rubber pockets are attached to a strut. An air compressor installed on the vehicle sends compressed air into these rubber pockets that trap the air inside. When the car hits a bump, the compressed air is gradually released and in this way, the pressure is absorbed. At the same time, freshly compressed air comes in from the air compressor and fills the void. This process is so quick or effortless that you hardly feel any jolts or jitters.
Adjustable Ride Height
Since the air suspension system is automatic, you can trigger it using a set of buttons. This is very useful for enthusiasts who keep performance-tuned cars and want to adjust the ride height suited for their purposes. You could achieve the same result with a coilover but they have to be adjusted manually. Lowering your car can improve the handling while also improving the aesthetic ability.
Plug and Play System
Air suspension does not require you to calculate too many variables. Instead, you only need to measure the amount of weight the suspension would have to lift. After that, you only need to find a suspension setup that can support your car’s weight. Air compressors are sold with these things in mind. If you go to a suspension shop and tell them about your car, they will be able to tailor a complete setup for your needs.
Easy to Maintain
Air suspension is very easy to maintain. You have to check the rubber pockets every other week just to be sure there are no leakages. In most cases, you will learn of a leak by the pressure being exerted by the air compressor. The maintenance checklist is long but it is easy to go through and it hardly takes a lot of time. If anything does go wrong, it is easy to repair as well.
