Air Bag Suspensions

Those who want maximum lowering in a car while still wanting practical street use may wish to consider an air bag suspension. Air bag suspensions appeared on heavy-duty trucks before being adapted for show cars, and many truck versions of air bags can improve load carrying capability as well. With air bags, you can let the air out to lower the suspension as far as it will go to give your car the slammed look and then reinflate the bags to drive the car on the street. Air bag systems typically include a compressor and controls to allow the driver to adjust the pressure. In some cases, air bags are sold as a bolt-on kit, while other systems need professional installation. Any quality air bag setup will either have tube-shaped ...

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