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10 MINUTE TECH AIR SUSPENSION

WHAT IS AIR SUSPENSION AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

In its most basic terms, air suspension replaces your stock or ‘static’ suspension (with fixed ride height) with an air-inflatable ‘air spring’ that allows for adjustable suspension settings on-the-fly. In most cases this allows for extreme drops and the ability to raise the car back up to a more sensible ride height for driveability or where you need a raised body height such as driveways and speed bumps.

ARE ALL AIR SUSPENSION KITS THE SAME?

No, all air suspension kits are most certainly not the same. As with most aftermarket modifications, there are different

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