Double Convoluted Air Spring/Air Suspension 2B9-255/FD200-25 428
W01-358-6947
OEM NUMBER
Contitech | FD200-25 428 | HENDRICKSON | S8701 |
Firestone | W01-358-6947 | RIDEWELL | 1003586947C |
Goodyear | 2B9-255 | | |
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DESCRIPTION
An air suspension system is a style of vehicle suspension that's
powered by an electric pump or compressor that pumps air into
flexible bellows that are typically made out of a
textile-reinforced type of rubber. Additionally, describes air
suspension as a replacement to the leaf suspension or coil spring
system with airbags composed of polyurethane and rubber. A
compressor inflates the bags to a certain pressure in order to
behave like springs. Air suspension also differs from
hydropneumatic suspension because it uses pressurized air instead
of pressurized liquid.
Is air suspension good for off-road? Yes, due to the very nature of
air suspension being regulated with differing air pressures, you
can often feel like you are gliding over rough terrain without even
feeling it. Using air suspension limits damage and giving you and
your passengers a more comfortable journey.
Air suspension is quite a modern concept when it comes to making
motor vehicles ride in a more comfortable manner and was originally
developed for use on bicycles back in 1901.
A vehicle that has modern air suspension fitted generally has a
feeling of gliding over regular pot-holes and bumps and ditches on
and off-road.
To achieve this there are rubber bellows fitted to each wheel. Each
bellow is filled with air that is regulated using a compressor or
pump that is governed and powered by the vehicle.
Some air suspended vehicles have adjustable air suspension that can
allow the owner to change the actual ride height of their vehicle.
This is especially useful when parking on an uneven surface or
needing extra clearance to clear an obstacle while off-road.
As the vehicle is moving the shock absorbers have sensors built
into them that send a signal to the compressor which in turn
inflates or deflates the bellow, this all happens in the space of
milliseconds.
