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air bags

66 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Air bags are part of a car’s air suspension. They can be pumped up or let out to raise or lower the car, which helps keep it level when you add weight like a trailer.

Technical Definition

Air bags are inflatable chambers that make up an air suspension system, allowing a vehicle to adjust its ride height by inflating or deflating the bags.

Hear It Discussed

"Really? Because these airbags went off and they had no idea... But the thing is like airbags today are smart... This had no sensors. This is a shotgun shell."
F1, Ford’s Future, and the Pope’s Explorer w/ Ford CEO Jim Farley Spike's Car Radio 13:01

""...with a lot of airbags and really good stability control and, you know, crash worthiness and AEB.""
Are We The Same Car Enthusiasts We Once Were at 21? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 228 The Carmudgeon Show 28:16

"...The biggest one was airbags people try to change out their airbags still and you know, that's one of those things that..."
Inside the Garage: Recalls, Racing, and the Hidden Cost of “Cheap” Car Parts In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 03:58