| Basic Airbag FAQ |
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| 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. |
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