Air suspensions. How do they work?

Air suspensions are a type of suspension system driven by an electric or engine air pump compressor. This technology has existed since the 60s but in the year 2018, they are still a pain to the Average roadside technician. I have overheard some technicians referring to this technology as “demonic technology”.

There are 5 integral components that make the air suspension work. These are the pump, the valve unit, the reservoir, the air suspension control unit and the air lines. The working principle behind everything is very simple. Air is taken from the atmosphere and stored in the reservoir. The air then flows from the reservoir to the pump where it is compressed to a manufacturer specified pressure and sent to the valve unit. The air then flows from the valve unit through the air lines to the shocks. The air suspension computer or control unit controls the whole process. Changing a bad air shock is very simple, it only gets a bit complicated when calibrating the new installed shock. In some cars, this can be done manually by closing and opening the doors while in some you need a manufacturer specified diagnostic scan tool.

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Some people demonize what they don't understand or appreciate

I am tired of my ball and socket suspension on my legedizbenz I think it's time to upgrade to air suspension

I would pick nike Air as OEM replacement part

nurey:
I am tired of my ball and socket suspension on my legedizbenz I think it's time to upgrade to air suspension

I would pick nike Air as OEM replacement part

U nor quick talk nahhhh

suspension from kpekus or what, ayam not understanding.

Coincidence! My MSc research topic

We need replacement air suspension parts for the poor in this country, Our linen and intestines suspension don chop finish, that stomach infrastructure road almost kill us,
Abeg how do we order air suspension for our stomach with Pvc?

id4sho:
suspension from kpekus or what, ayam not understanding.

today is Sunday o

Hmm

Can one replace the regular suspension with this air suspension...asking for a friend...lol

Lovely, your car can hit 200k miles and the bushing, joints, lower and upper arm, everyother accessory is just perfect with not a single noise.

An air shock is abt 90k while a briscoe shock absorber is about 80k, the shock absorber starts to give in in 7mths, the airshock can last 5 - 10 years as long as your air-pump and valve lines are not faulty.

really?

Ijeoma660:
Can one replace the regular suspension with this air suspension...asking for a friend...lol

Yes you can but I don't recommend doing that.

Suspension transmission

Water suspension is the best

Hmmm wen this thing start giving problem especially in LR3 ,4 and Range Rover hmmm, I don’t like that experience

Range Rover, Mercedes Benz and other vehicles use airmatic™ suspensions.

They aren't used on cheap cars.

But how about one month suspension without pay?

Is it as good as air suspension?

Lol, some people just copy and past without doing a thorough research. Why a lot of technicians hate the air suspension is because diagnosing it can be pain in the ass. A simple thing as over saturated dryer unit in the system can start a process of corrosion that may take you months, money and bruised reputation (for technician) to pin point.

Consultville:
Hmmm wen this thing start giving problem especially in LR3 ,4 and Range Rover hmmm, I don’t like that experience

it should be about 350k to 400k for a Range Rover depending in the model