A great amount of questions about air bags revolve around “what if the bag blows up?” Too many faulty, uneducated installations, sub-standard parts and incorrect operation have created this falsehood. There is no reason why an air bag suspension system can't last the life of the vehicle. To build a dependable system that lasts is neither hard nor expensive. There are several rules that need to be followed:
- The air bag cannot rub on anything (including itself).
- Do not over extend the air bag (hang weight on it).
- Do not over pressurize the air bag (some take 100 psi max, others as high as 800psi!).
- Do not over compress the bag (smash it between anything).
- Use a bag with the correct capacity for the job (a freight train bag won't do well on a S-10 no matter how cheap it is and vise-versa).
- The air compressor duty cycle (time it can be on per hour) needs to be matched to the tank size and it’s intended use (just putting a huge tank in won't make it faster at all).
- The air compressor output pressure must be below the lowest rated part in the system, including itself (cranking up the pressure won't make it faster either).
- The air solenoids need dry, clean air to function properly. Water separators and filters are mandatory for longevity of the system.
- As true with any other system all lines and wires need to be ran away from heat and abrasion sources.
- Regular inspection will easily head off any potential unseen problems (just like checking your tires for pressure or nails).
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