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The whole “static vs. bagged” debate has slowly gained equilibrium as more and more enthusiasts are choosing to run air springs over coil springs, and that too without any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gone are the days when air suspension was only for low-riders and aggressively stanced cars. Tech has improved to the point where your bagged car can easily double up as a daily driver and a weekend track toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s not to say that bags are objectively better than coils at the track \u2014 they’re not. There’s definitely more peace of mind with coilovers, but unless you’re chasing tenths, you’ll be absolutely alright with air suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn about the dos and don’ts of air suspension, why you should install it, and find some of the best options for your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Air Suspension?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The more accurate question is “how do air bags stack up against coilovers<\/a>?”, and it’s one we get asked a lot. Coilovers aren’t the be all and end all when it comes to upgraded suspension setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, even a set of decent lowering springs<\/a> and aftermarket shocks can turn out to be surprisingly good, especially when compared to similarly priced coilovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you’re someone who cares about usability and practicality, then air bags are the absolute bees knees. Think about all the things you can do with a bagged car. You can track it, daily it, stance it, and lay frame whenever or wherever you want. What’s not to love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coilovers definitely offer reliability and peace of mind on the track. But if you want to be able to do a bit of everything and get as much seat time as possible, then air suspension is definitely worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons at a Glance<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Without diving into too much detail, here’s a quick look at some of the pros and cons of air suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As obvious as it sounds, the main advantage is adjustable ride height. This feature alone will make things so much easier. You’ll have a better approach and departure angles over obstacles where lowered cars typically scrape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, you can raise the front end to get on a toe truck or on driveways. If you drive a truck with a loaded bed, then air suspension will help you to level the truck out, regardless of how heavy the payload is. The practicality is unparalleled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The disadvantages have a lot to do with air suspension kits being expensive, relatively complicated to install, and the lack of on-the-fly repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n
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How you set up your air suspension can make or break your experience. It needs to be a complete wire-tuck; we cannot overstate how important it is to do it right the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things like planning your wiring route, deciding on the perfect position for the tank, not forcing the air lines in cramped areas, and torquing down your struts to the right specs are vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to make sure the whole setup works perfectly before reassembling your car. Though it really depends on what kit you buy, here are some of the parts that you’re definitely going to come across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n