Elevate Your Ride:
Introduction: In the world of automotive customization, few modifications can rival the impact of custom car air suspension and chassis preparation. Whether you're looking to achieve an aggressive stance, enhance performance, or simply ride in unparalleled comfort, these modifications offer a remarkable solution. In this blog post, we'll explore the art of custom car air suspension and chassis preparation, highlighting the benefits, considerations, and steps involved in transforming your vehicle into a true automotive masterpiece.
Understanding Custom Car Air Suspension:
The Basics: Air Suspension in its most basic explanation is replacing traditional coil springs with air spring which allow for your vehicle to adjust its ride height with the flip of a switch. The added air management will contain air compressors or pumps which fill a reservoir which then is distributed through an air valve that is connected to each of the 4 corners of your vehicle.
Benefits: Advantages of air suspension are immense. Allowing your vehicle to change its ride height to get up and over obstacles, load your show vehicle on to a trailer, or just ride low to show off. Handling is improved in vehicles by lowering the center of gravity keeping the car planted to the ground in cornering. Its not all for performance either. Simply changing the suspension of the vehicle to air you can improve ride quality as well. You no longer have those stiff dropped coils in your car to lower it, your air spring when combined with a quality shock offers superior ride quality to coil suspension.
Considerations: Proper installation is key when installing air suspension. Make sure you find the right person to install your kit professionally and remember, good works not cheap, and cheap work is not good. Do your research or just contact us here at Arizona High Test and we will treat your ride as our own.
Popular Air Suspension Brands: We sell only the best brand products on the market from Accuair, Airlift, Viair, and have some of our own proprietary kits from us here at Arizona High Test.
Chassis Preparation for Customization:
Strengthening the Frame: Frame strength is important especially now a days when horse power is more affordable. The last thing you want is 1950s technology under your ride when you are running a 500+ horse power LS under the hood. Full chassis, while an expensive option, not only offers superior suspension geometry, but it is boxed from front to back with added cross members to give you strength that will not flex like a factory chassis would.
Suspension Geometry: Front end kits, after market control arms, and full chassis add superior suspension geometry over traditional factory suspension. Caster and camber are added to these kits to improve handling and drivability to ensure that you are driving down the road safely and comfortably.
Brake Upgrades: We added all that horsepower now we need to stop. You don't want your single piston factory calipers or drum brakes being the only thing between you and the rear end of the car that just pulled out in front of you. Upgrade your traditional brakes to Wilwood Brakes, Baer Brakes, or from our friends over at Az Pro Performance. While you are at it don't forget to plumb it with the professional kits we offer here at Arizona High Test.
Wheel and Tire Selection: Wheel and tire selection is key to completing the look of your vehicle. While cast 1 piece wheels are a bit limited to back spacing and offset, upgrading to a 2 piece custom billet wheel will give you unlimited options. When building vehicles made to drive low and turn wheel width is important. Completing that look with a staggered wheel front to back sets your vehicle aside from the rest by choosing a big lip or concave wheel made just for you and your ride. Keep in mind tire selection is important as well, this takes us back to our statement on installation. Cheap is not good and good is not cheap. Make sure you choose the correct brand and size to not only fit under your build but make sure it stays connected to the road and keeps the rubber side down. Contact us for help building the perfect wheel and tire combo for your ride.
Installation and Setup:
Professional Installation: We cannot say it enough. You are driving your family around in your vehicle. The last thing you need to worry about is something failing on the vehicle due to an oversight during installation. Choose the shop that will do it right the first time. Ask around your community and get feedback on shops in your area that have great reviews, or you can call us here at Arizona High Test and we can knock it out for you.
Calibration and Tuning: This is what we excel at here at Arizona High Test. Making sure your suspension is dialed and calibrated through all the settings is important. Proper shock dampening will ensure the vehicle handles properly in the corners. Precision air suspension calibration will take all the guess work out of having to take care of that on your own. With companies like Airlift and Accuair you can count on the fact your vehicle is at the correct height all the time. Turn your key on and let the system do the rest with programmable pre set right height setting that adjust on the fly and allow you to fine tune as needed. They also offer Bluetooth control so you can use your tablet or cell phone to work just like your handheld controller.
Conclusion: Custom car air suspension and chassis preparation offer a gateway to transforming your vehicle into a personalized work of art. By understanding the fundamentals, considering the necessary steps, and following legal and safety guidelines, you can embark on an exciting journey of automotive customization. Whether you seek unparalleled performance, head-turning aesthetics, or unmatched comfort, custom air suspension and chassis preparation are the keys to unlocking the true potential of your ride. Elevate your driving experience, express your individuality, and embrace the world of custom automotive excellence.