Need help with suspension

[Rabkia]

I’m sick of damaging wheels/tyres with all the pot holes so I’m wondering if air suspension would give me a better softer ride, currently my van has been lowered I believe on coilovers, I know absolutely nothing about all these mods so can’t tell you exactly, but I’ve read a lot about air failing and constantly being unreliable,is this still the case and if not can anyone point me in the right direction, thx

 

[Andpopse]

Check in with Chris at the Van Cave (on this forum). He is very knowledgeable on air and suspension in general. Big wheels and low profile tyres and heavy van, will always be trouble with potholes.

 

[DaveD]

I’m sick of damaging wheels/tyres with all the pot holes so I’m wondering if air suspension would give me a better softer ride, currently my van has been lowered I believe on coilovers, I know absolutely nothing about all these mods so can’t tell you exactly, but I’ve read a lot about air failing and constantly being unreliable,is this still the case and if not can anyone point me in the right direction, thxView attachment 237045

Air suspension may well give you a softer ride but it won't stop damage to wheels / tyres caused by pot holes.

 

[Wills]

What size tyres are you running? 275/35’s? Lower profiles are more suited to a road car and not on a 3T van, lowered and stiffed up. Don’t get me wrong, people on here have that combination but have to accept the downside. IMHO.
The lower the aspect ratio the more chances of damage.18” rims use 55’s.

 

[Rabkia]

Yes 275 35 21 but

 

[Wills]

@CRS Performance

 

[Wills]

Not many on here run 21’s for various reasons.
Unless you reconfigure your speedo then you’ll also be under reading. I assume your wheels / tyres are load rated too?

 

[DXX]

I’m no suspension expert but as far as I understand it air suspension isn’t soft, it just provides the capability to easily adjust the ride height.
It’s a lump of a vehicle it needs a tyre with a good profile on smaller diameter wheels.

 

[CRS Performance]

I’m no suspension expert but as far as I understand it air suspension isn’t soft, it just provides the capability to easily adjust the ride height.
It’s a lump of a vehicle it needs a tyre with a good profile on smaller diameter wheels.

You are correct , fitting air doesn't make it a vehicle more comfortable , we have had 2 clients in recent months who changed to air from our conventional systems and both comments were NOT as comfortable !!
Remember comfort comes from the shock rebound NOT the spring or substituted air bag !!!

 

[CRS Performance]

@CRS Performance

We have had a few vans with 22 inch wheels come in to us. Both had the issues with rims cracking. And the tyres were not load rated sufficiently for T32. This is a problem using sports car wheels and tyres on a commercial vehicle !

 

[Rabkia]

Not many on here run 21’s for various reasons.
Unless you reconfigure your speedo then you’ll also be under reading. I assume your wheels / tyres are load rated too?

Yes all load rated and speedo correct

 

[Pewt]

You are correct , fitting air doesn't make it a vehicle more comfortable , we have had 2 clients in recent months who changed to air from our conventional systems and both comments were NOT as comfortable !!
Remember comfort comes from the shock rebound NOT the spring or substituted air bag !!!

There are many types of air ride though ........you don't say which system they fitted or what they removed. As with anything cheap will not be as good and market leading.

 

[MrGreen]

CRS Performance are in Cannock so not far from you. I suggest you go and have a chat with Steve.
I’m running his H&R/Koni kit with H&R ARB’s and 275/35/20 tyres. It’s an absolute game changer.

 

[Rabkia]

CRS Performance are in Cannock so not far from you. I suggest you go and have a chat with Steve.
I’m running his H&R/Koni kit with H&R ARB’s and 275/35/20 tyres. It’s an absolute game changer.

Thanks I will definitely do this next week,