Sometimes it's tricky to diagnose suspension problems on cars. The symptoms may be there but can easily be mistaken for something else or may have occurred gradually and therefore thought to be normal. Recognizing the warning signs of suspension system problems can mean the difference between needing major or minor repairs.
The suspension system of your car is complex and made up of many different parts. They include shock absorbers, springs, struts and ball joints, just to name a few. These components, along with your wheels and tires, control how your car handles the road. The suspension system also helps manage wear and tear on your car especially over bumps and in uneven road conditions.
Your car communicates when it needs attention. Some common signs that your suspension system needs a little TLC are:
Bouncing and "nose-diving" likely indicates worn shocks. Pulling to one side could be as simple as a soft tire or the need for a wheel alignment or it could signify that some of the suspension components are wearing out. If your car looks uneven when on level ground with one side dipping, it could mean something in the suspension system has been damaged. Steering difficulties and rougher than normal rides are indicators of system issues.
Most car owner manuals suggest the average life of struts and other suspension system parts is around 70,000 miles depending on the driver and the roads.
by Pacbrake • April 05, 2021
Whether you’re towing your boat trailer or loading up all your toys in the bed of your truck, you deserve a suspension system that will stand up to the toughest jobs. Thankfully, you can easily put your truck through its paces by upgrading to an air bag suspension kit. Before you make that smart move, here’s everything you need to know before buying air ride suspension.
If you end up with a squatted truck every time you load it up or hook up your trailer, then it’s definitely time for an upgrade. With their two-ply rubber, support wires, and one-piece aluminum anodized end caps, air springs are better able to withstand all that weight.
Unlike regular shocks and springs, they do not sag and sway under heavy load, letting your truck sit level and handle like a dream. The level stance even keeps your headlights looking straight forward, so you can travel with confidence day and night.
With air ride suspension bags installed, you never again have to worry about uneven weight distribution impacting your travels. Instead, you just customize the air pressure inside each spring to offset the weight and make your truck perfectly level once again.
Although the manual fill valves are easy enough to use, the in-cab controls will make you feel like a king while you make these adjustments. You can simply tell the system to adjust the pressure using the onboard air system without leaving the comfort of the captain’s chair.
Truck air bags give you excellent support, better handling, and a whole lot of confidence, but they do not increase the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your truck. You still need to pay close attention to that rating while loading up to ensure you do not surpass its max abilities.
The air ride suspension bags work with your existing suspension after all, so the excess weight could damage those parts. Thankfully, as long as you keep the load size under the applicable rating for your truck, you’re good to go.
Depending on your application, you’ll only spend up to $700 plus the cost of labor for your air bag suspension kit. For that price, you get a full kit that easily bolts onto your truck and works phenomenally well with your stock suspension components. In addition, the kit comes with the highest quality grade 5 hardware, so you just know it will last the test of time.
As the air springs take on the brunt of the weight from every load, it dramatically reduces suspension fatigue. With that move, it allows you to make the most of your truck while helping protect your investment for the long term.
When you get your air ride suspension kit from Pacbrake, you can count on getting a lifetime warranty on parts as well. The warranty guarantees that all the parts in the kit are free from defects and will operate as expected with normal use.
As long as you’re the original purchaser, you can report all problems to the team for prompt repairs. If the issue cannot be repaired, you can expect replacement of the affected parts at no charge to you.
In order to activate the coverage, you must send in the warranty card without 30 days of purchasing he kit. You can also register the kit online if that’s easier.
If you want to get air suspension for your truck, you can likely find a kit that fits your application from Pacbrake. We have quality air suspension kits for nearly every make and model to help everyone take their trucks to the next level. Ready to get started? Simply give contact us, and we’ll help you track down your perfect solution.
You can call to order from Pacbrake directly at 1-800-663-0096 or search for a dealer near you on our Find a Dealer page.