Correct Notions for Using MAXLOAD Air Suspension
For most car owners who modify their vehicles with air suspension, it's essential to understand how to use them correctly. After all, the usage of aftermarket air suspension differs from the factory settings. Learning the right way to use air suspension not only prolongs its lifespan but also ensures safety and reliability.
Correct Notion One: Avoid Prolonged Lowering to Minimum Height
If your car is equipped with air suspension, it's best not to keep the suspension at its lowest height for extended periods when the vehicle remains stationary. Doing so can exert unnecessary pressure on the rubber bearings of the chassis, shortening their lifespan. The suspension system's links and brackets are connected through rubber bearings responsible for damping. If the car remains lowered for an extended time, these rubber bearings may be under abnormal stress, which could lead to damage. Therefore, if your car will be parked for an extended period, it's advisable to maintain the suspension at its regular driving height and raise and lower it once a week to keep the air suspension in good condition.
Correct Notion Two: Airbags Don't Suddenly Burst
Many people worry that airbags might suddenly burst, but in reality, they won't unless damaged by external forces. The airbags used by MAXLOAD undergo inflation tests with high-pressure gas of 600psi during manufacturing to ensure they won't burst. Inflating pumps typically reach a maximum pressure of only 200-250psi, which is insufficient to cause airbags to burst. The working pressure of air suspension is usually around 150-170psi, so making airbags burst is no easy task. However, damage caused by external forces can lead to airbag rupture. External force damage refers to objects rubbing or wearing down the surface of the airbag, causing the rubber to lose elasticity and strength, ultimately resulting in airbag rupture. Therefore, to prevent external force damage, ensure that the airbags are not subject to harm from external objects.
Correct Notion Three: Choose a Control Module H1 with Height Sensors
If you regularly carry more than two passengers, such as in a multi-passenger SUV, it's recommended to choose air suspension with height sensors. Otherwise, when you have a full passenger load, you might notice the rear wheels sagging. If you don't have air suspension with height sensors, the system might not recognize that the rear height has lowered, potentially causing a front-high, rear-low situation during driving. Air suspension with height sensors can automatically adjust the rear height to ensure balance.
Additionally, if you often lower your car's height to a very low level, potentially causing the chassis to scrape the ground, consider installing the H1 control module with height sensors. This will help ensure automatic height adjustment when carrying heavy loads, reducing friction with the road surface.
Correct Notion Four: Avoid Overheating of Inflation Pumps
Many car owners choose to install two inflation pumps for inflating air suspension, which offers several advantages. Firstly, two pumps inflate faster, reducing noise levels. Secondly, if one pump fails, the other can still operate, ensuring the system continues to work correctly. Most importantly, using two pumps can reduce the working temperature of the pumps, extending their lifespan. Pumps generate heat while operating, and high-pressure gas also raises pump temperatures. If pumps overheat, the internal motors may become damaged. Using two pumps can share the workload, reducing temperature increases, which helps extend pump life.
