2B6970 Double Convoluted Air Spring Air Suspension 2B 280 Suspension Air Spring Rubber

2B6970 Double Convoluted Air Spring Air Suspension 2B 280 Suspension Air Spring Rubber

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• The initial costs of purchasing and installing an air suspension system — air suspension can also sometimes reach three times the cost in repairs as a leaf suspension system over 10 years' time
• Fuel overheads for running compressors for occasionally pumping air to the correct pressure
• Fuel efficiency can suffer from the heavier weight of air suspension over the weight of leaf suspension
• An air suspension system's vulnerability to air leaks can result in malfunctions

Some of the drawbacks of air suspension systems are because of some of the mechanical issues they can be vulnerable to. Several of the common issues with air suspension systems that can require repair include:

• Rust or moisture damage from the inside that can lead to the air struts or bags to malfunction
• Failure of the air suspension tubing connecting the air struts or bags to the air system
• Air fitting failure resulting from initial fitting or infrequent use
• Compressor burn out due to air leaks in the springs or air struts from the compressor constantly engaging to maintain the proper air pressure

Even with these common mechanical problems, the benefits can far outweigh the drawbacks.