Glossary / Suspension

air ride

23 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

An air ride is a type of suspension that uses air-filled bags to keep the car level and comfortable, instead of metal springs.

Technical Definition

An air ride suspension uses airbags or air springs instead of traditional steel coil springs to absorb bumps and provide a smoother ride.

Hear It Discussed

"“I think the confusion stems from my car is air ride because it has a superior ride quality and you're used to more of a static.” “As modern enthusiasts here, we get air ride.”"
Ferrari Returns to Manual? The New Hummer, Ram Rumble Bee! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 35:12

"He wedid the airride. Listen, I wouldn't have any problem at all spending your money. The carthe cardrives like new now. Airride works."
A Wine-Bought Cadillac Comeback In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 06:21

"And then we had another, I think it was a Lincoln that had an air ride on it. And they were only $260 each for these electronic air, which surprised me when you compare them to the other ones."
The Motor Medics Helping People to Repair Their Cars Over The Phone Under The Hood show 07:34