An auxiliary air suspension kit on the rear axle is installed in addition to the standard spring suspension of the vehicle, allowing it to reduce the load on the springs, increase the comfort of the vehicle and improve the cargo characteristics of the vehicle. Installing air springs will allow you to transport more cargo without loss of controllability, eliminate spring sagging and breakage, and reduce body sway and roll. By purchasing an air suspension kit from the manufacturer for a Fiat Ducato, you get a solution to increase the service life of the standard leaf spring suspension. Installation of auxiliary air suspension does not require special skills and takes an average of 4 hours. It is possible to install an auxiliary air suspension kit: in our workshop, in any car service center, or with your own hands. The additional installation of a cross member in some products is necessary in order to remove the torque from the upper brackets, which in turn occurs when the cushions are placed offset relative to the axis of the frame.

Features of air suspension on Fiat Ducato:

• Reduced wear on springs with shock absorbers (standard springs on your car will last longer, because air suspension will reduce the load on them, as well as on other suspension elements)
• Elimination of noise, suspension vibrations and bump stop impacts when overloaded (the situation when a commercial vehicle rests on the bump stops is completely eliminated)
• Possibility to install on tired springs (after installation, springs requiring replacement will last for a long time)
• Correct position of the body under any load (always a horizontal position of the body of a commercial vehicle, regardless of the load, and this means the correct operation of the head light with a reduction in braking distance)
• Reducing roll when the car sways (the air suspension prevents the car from rolling onto an overloaded side and is always in a horizontal position)
• Increased comfort for the driver and passengers (a significant increase in comfort when driving cars on bad and uneven roads, both for the driver and passengers (on passenger minibuses)
• Increased profits from transportation (an air spring is an opportunity to transport 1.5 times more cargo in 1 flight + savings on replacing springs, as well as traffic police fines for overloading
• Ability to control vehicle overhang when loading and unloading (adjusting rear clearance to level the floor of a commercial vehicle booth with the level of the ramp floor for convenient loading)
• durability of the air suspension (does not require any additional maintenance, and works effectively for 5 - 6 years under any operating conditions, be it frost, dirt, salt or reagents. Operating pressure up to 15 atmospheres)
• Increased comfort with soft ride possible
• The "Goat" effect is eliminated

Additional control options:

• It is possible to install a control system with adjustment from the passenger compartment
• The system can be installed on 1 circuit (total airbag pressure)
• On two circuits (different pressure in the cushions, reduces sway, allowing you to independently level the left and right sides)
• The ability to additionally install a compressed air receiver to increase the speed of operation (pumping) of the air suspension, as well as add the ability to connect pneumatic devices, such as tire inflation or a pneumatic signal

Contents of delivery

The air suspension kit is designed specifically for the car and includes two pneumatic elements, brackets for mounting to the frame and axle, fasteners, fittings for inflation from an external compressor, and instructions for do-it-yourself installation.

The kit includes:

• American bellows-type pneumatic elements (air springs), which are optimally sized for a given vehicle. They do not require any maintenance due to the reliable rubber-cord construction and last for more than 400 thousand vehicle mileage in any road conditions.
• fastening elements of our own factory production from 6mm Russian steel, developed specifically for this car. These brackets are reliable, easy to install and will last a long time. The brackets are powder coated, which protects them from rust throughout their entire service life.
• a set of Russian bolts, washers, nuts for assembling the kit
• air fittings and pneumatic line from Camozzi, the kit includes 7 meters of pneumatic hose, which allows you to install the inflation nipple in any part of the car
• nipple for deflation and inflation with any external AirLift compressor
• installation instructions
• All equipment has been tested under various conditions, which gives us confidence in the reliability of this air suspension kit. The kit comes fully disassembled with step-by-step installation instructions. Unlike our competitors, we do not hide what the kits are made of and allow the client to independently familiarize themselves with all the fasteners during installation to ensure their reliability and ease of installation.

Installation of the pneumatic kit:

The air suspension kit is installed in addition to the standard springs and does not make changes to the standard suspension elements. Therefore, this kit does not require changes to the vehicle's title. The air spring is placed between the frame with springs on special mounting plates included in the kit. The upper mounting plate is placed on the frame in the standard holes; an additional transverse brace is placed between the fastenings to strengthen the frame and distribute the load. The lower mounting plate is placed on the bridge.

On commercial vehicles of categories B and C, there is often a need to strengthen the standard spring suspension. This happens for the following reasons:

• poor quality of roads in Russia;
• long service life of vehicles (depletion of the running life);
• installation of additional equipment or re-equipment of the chassis (gas, refrigerator, tail lift, tow truck);
• overloads;
• poor handling of some truck models;
• low quality of factory parts (springs, bushings, bump stops).

Our company offers to strengthen the chassis by retrofitting it with pneumatic cushions. In contrast to strengthening with additional sheets or replacing them with more rigid ones, it is more profitable to introduce air suspension on the Fiat Ducato, which has a number of advantages:

• This kit is installed in addition to the factory leaf springs. To install it, you do not need to disassemble the machine, and you can do it yourself without a specialist;
• the air spring underlying the design ensures optimal performance of the suspension at different loads. You can adjust the hardness of the air cushion by air pressure, choosing this parameter for yourself. This cannot be done when reinforced with additional sheets, so such machines often “goat” when moving without a load;
• investments in an air suspension kit are often lower than the cost of spare springs, which can and often do break during operation;
• With air, you can level the machine with uneven loading, and even slightly raise or lower the side near the ramp!

In fact, everything is simpler than it seems. The main working element is the air spring. It is also called an air bag, a cylinder, a pneumatic element, donuts, a bellows, etc. A pneumatic element is installed between the frame and the chassis axle in the car using special brackets for its reliable fastening. Compressed air is supplied to the cylinder, while the cushion sandwiched between the frame and the bridge tries to inflate, lifting the body. It sounds simple, but in fact each pillow can lift up to 2000 kg of cargo! Compressed air is removed from the car's pneumatic brake system, or we install a compressor system on minibuses. The piston compressor operates from the on-board 12/24 V network. The driver monitors the pressure in the airbags using a pressure gauge and, if necessary, applies or releases pressure from them.

We at Aride have been developing pneumatic systems for vehicles since 2006 in St. Petersburg and currently in Russia we have the most experience in this field, along with global manufacturers. The brackets are developed by our designers specifically for each vehicle model, taking into account its features and undergo mandatory testing. Most often in production we use 6 mm thick metal with zinc coating and powder painting, which protect it from corrosion. Air springs are also selected according to size and other characteristics for a specific car.

As the largest domestic manufacturer of this type of auto tuning, we feel a high responsibility to our customers. That is why we have set ourselves the following goals:

• make the air spring an affordable solution for most customers - the cost of the kit starts from 15,000 rubles and this is the most advantageous offer on the market for a ready-to-install air suspension kit;
• to ensure the high quality of our products, which is why we are pleased to offer our customers a 2-year warranty on our air suspension;
• provide highly qualified support in the selection and further operation of our products.

So, by purchasing a high-quality air suspension for a Fiat Ducato and installing it, you can:

• load more (of course, strictly within the permissible maximum vehicle weight =)
• increase the reliability of your vehicle when transporting heavy loads;
• improve handling and reduce body sway;
• adjust the height of the body when loading/unloading;
• forget about replacing springs.

The client decided to simplify the configuration and limit himself to installing only the axle kit to suit the allocated budget. Thanks to the larger diameter pads, maximum load capacity can now be achieved at lower pressure. And the optimal performance parameter is already available at a pressure of up to 5 kg/cm2, which can also be obtained at a gas station. Airbags are inflated through nipple fittings installed on the side panel of the driver's seat. Each cushion can be inflated individually, which provides better lateral stability and helps level the car body when the load is unevenly distributed along the sides.

Installation took 2 hours.
Latest generation installed

Installation of air suspension on Fiat Ducato 2017. passenger version

The task was set to soften the operation of the spring suspension. The car's interior was modernized, as a result of which the suspension received an additional load of about 600 kg. This inevitably affected the health of the single leaf spring. Everything else is standard. The breakdown of the suspension up to the bump stop affected the comfort of passengers, and in addition, due to vibration and shock, the interior furniture began to fall apart.

By installing the latest generation air suspension with larger diameter pillows, the car received a positive effect in terms of comfort. The most popular control system was installed. This is the famous Air-Ride 2P compressor unit. The compact and powerful compressor is located under the driver's seat. There is also a pressure gauge with nipple buttons and a compressor activation key installed on the side panel.

The task of introducing air suspension equipment was completed in 5 hours.

Air suspension Fiat Ducato 2017

Installing air suspension on a Fiat Ducato

Multi-axle Fiat Ducato 2017 was provided by our regular customers, RefCars, for the development of a complete air suspension. The task is not simple, but it can be solved. The car frame has been lengthened and a refrigeration box of increased volume has been installed. The challenge now was to distribute the weight of the superstructure and the weight of the load without damaging the tires. The introduction of a second axle on a standard spring package with axle spacing reduced maneuverability, but provided the necessary load capacity.

Our online store is pleased to offer you a set of auxiliary air suspension for Fiat Ducato for self-installation - on the most favorable terms!

This equipment is the simplest and most convenient way to increase the load capacity, controllability, comfort of your car, and also significantly reduce the wear of the standard suspension elements!

The kit contains all the necessary elements and fasteners. Does not require the use of special tools during installation.

When installing our air suspension kit no changes are made to the main components of the car, which means it does not require registration with traffic police and does not entail problems with technical inspection.

You can install this auxiliary air suspension kit for your Fiat Ducato at:

Moscow, st. Aviamotornaya 44

By installing an auxiliary pneumatic system for strengthening the spring suspension, you get:

• Increased load capacity without damaging the vehicle

Air springs allow the suspension to cope with loads of up to 4 tons!

• Reduced spring wear

Standard springs are unloaded and work in “greenhouse” conditions.

• Possibility of installation on “tired” springs

Install air springs on springs that require replacement and they will last for a long time.

• Correct body position for any load

The body is always horizontal, which means proper operation of the head light and a reduction in braking distance.

• Reducing vehicle roll

Air springs keep the car from rolling when cornering and level it when the load is uneven.

• Increased comfort

General increase in comfort and good handling of road irregularities.

• Increasing the profitability of your fleet

Air suspension is an opportunity to transport 2-3 times more cargo in one flight.

You also save on replacing springs and fines for overloading.

• Quick payback for an air suspension kit

The air suspension pays for itself in 1-2 flights.

FAQ

Question: Does your auxiliary air suspension kit include a compressor (control system)?

Answer: No, it's not included. But we suggest purchasing it separately, with a choice of components specifically for your needs. Firstly, this reduces the cost of the kit, because many people do not need a control system, and secondly, you get a product that meets exactly your needs, and not some kind of universal, average set.

Question: How long can I carry cargo after installing air suspension?

Answer: Now it depends only on you, our air bags have huge margin of safety. But we kindly ask you to think about other elements of the car that you did not strengthen; now they are at risk. Use your car wisely.

Question: What is the lifespan of your air suspension?

Answer: When installed correctly and used in accordance with our recommendations, the service life of the air suspension practically unlimited. Of course, we do not take into account external damage to the pneumatic element.

Question: The springs require replacement, do they need to be changed to install air suspension?

Answer: Our air suspension kit can be installed and on “tired” springs, they will not need to be replaced. If the springs are broken, they will still have to be replaced.

Question: Why so expensive?

Answer: Expensive only at first glance. The kits are created using a large number of imported components, which affects the price. But the price of the kit is comparable to the cost of replacing the springs with new ones, and the cushions will last much longer. If you consider the savings on replacing springs, as well as the additional profit from increasing the carrying capacity of your vehicle, you will understand that it is not at all expensive and will pay off very fast.

Question: Should I choose a single-circuit or double-circuit system?

Answer: If you are using a basic kit without a control system, if you do not overload the car on one side, then you will be enough one circuit(the pillows are connected into one line). For greater vehicle stability (for example, with a high body/booth height), we recommend installing dual-circuit control system.