Basic Airbag FAQ
What is an airbag or air spring?
An airbag and an air spring are the same thing spelled differently.  It is a spring
constructed of rubber and a high strength fabric.  Numerous styles, sizes, and capacity
ratings are available.  The load capacity and ride height are varied by the air pressure
in the air spring.


The vast majority of the air bags on the market are made by Firestone, the world's
largest airspring manufacturer.  They are used on large semi-trucks, off road
equipment, luxury cars, and also in industrial machinery, conveyer systems, and load
stabilizers.   Failure can happen, but it is extremely rare

How is the ride quality?
When installed prperly, wonderful!  If you closed your eyes, you would swear that you
were in a new luxury car.  The ride quality is also adjustable to your taste from inside
the vehicle.  (Try that with a coilover or leaf spring!).   

How difficult is the installation?
This varies greatly from vehicle to vehicle.  If you're puchacing a  bolt in kit, and have
basic mechanical skills, you can probably knock it out in a solid weekend.  If any
extensive cutting, welding or other fabrication is required, it will take considerably
longer.