Air ride suspension is a great way to get an adjustable suspension for your vehicle, but it will require more maintenance than standard lowering springs or coil-overs. Given the higher cost of air suspension, it is always recommended that you keep your system well-maintained to get the longest life from it.

We discuss a few simple maintenance checks for your air suspension system that will not only help you identify potential problems but also help keep your AccuAir system running smoothly for years to come.

Air suspension is a common aftermarket modification. These systems replace your factory shocks, struts, springs, and leaf springs with air struts, allowing ride-height adjustability at any time. Some people purchase these air suspension systems to achieve the perfect ride height on their vehicles, while others use them to lower their cars to sit flush with the frame on the pavement. There are even kits available for towing to help level out your truck when a load is applied.

We answer the question of what air suspension is, its benefits, and the components that make up air suspension systems.

Unlike spring or coil-over suspension systems, air suspension kits require maintenance to ensure your air suspension components are operating at their best. One of the most important air-suspension maintenance tasks is draining the air-suspension tank.

We will discuss why you need to drain your air suspension tank and how to actually do so.