Air Spring Frames - FAQ Information

Key Features - FAQ

What about Ride Quality and Handling? - Ride quality is somewhat variable when using AirSpring Suspension and is based on the air pressure you use. Simply put, the more air pressure the stiffer the ride. Handling is excellent and is on par with most production...

How much air pressure should I run in my system? - This depends on several factors. Weight, type of suspension, size of AirSpring, and even how the AirSpring is mounted. The real dimension to be concerned with is the installed height of the AirSpring. Inflate the system until...

How can I raise my car up faster? - More or larger tanks, larger air lines, larger air valves, more compressors, higher pressure. All of these will raise your car up faster. The compromises are cost, complexity, and durability of the components.

What about air transfer when cornering? - It can range from undetectable in a light car with good shocks and a swaybar to being a major problem in a tall heavy car with soft shocks and no swaybar. If you have any doubt...install the 4 way control system that will...

Is one tank enough? Do I have to run a tank? Do I really have to run a compressor? - A compressor and tank is highly recommended on a full air ride system. Theoretically, you can just inflate the AirSprings to a specific pressure and go down the road. But without the compressor system, you give up the ability...

I don't have motor, transmission or most of the weight on my car yet. How will I know where my ride height will be? - That's the beauty of the air ride suspension! The final weight of the car will be compensated for with the final air pressure. For example, if your car weighs 1000 lbs. on the front with no motor or trans, it may only take...

Can I drive the car 'slammed' with no air in the AirSprings? - It is highly recommended that you do not drive your vehicle with zero air pressure in the AirSprings. When an AirSpring is completely deflated, the spring can rub against itself and create small internal fissures causing...

What happens to the front wheel alignment? - The vehicle is aligned at ride height. That is the height that you want the car to go down the highway. Take note of the air pressure at this point. Whenever the system is returned to this pressure, your vehicle is returned...

What about varying loads such as people, luggage, trailer, etc? - As you increase the load simply increase the air pressure until the ride height and ride quality are satisfactory. When the load is removed, release the air pressure to restore your ride height.

How long does it take to raise the ride height? - Again it depends on several factors. A 4 way Air Ride Technologies RidePro system can be as quick as two seconds to raise the car up to its desired ride height.

How much ride height adjustment will I have? - Depending on the weight of the vehicle, suspension type, and AirSpring selection, usually 4" to 5" in the front and 5" to 6" in the rear. We typically set an airbag suspension to ride within 2" of...

Are the AirSprings used in the Morrison AirSpring Plus Suspension Systems durable and safe? - Our AirSprings are made by Firestone, the world's largest AirSpring manufacturer. Firestone AirSprings have been used for many years in applications such as large semi-trucks, off road equipment, luxury cars, and also in...