Simple Air Ride question that I have not seen the answer to

[Mean 69]

Bret, that is the best info on the setup I have seen or read to date. I don't think there is too much question that the technology works, but you will face critics that are skeptical (myself included, frankly) not because it doesn't work, but because the WHY and HOW it works hasn't really been well documented. It'll only be a matter of time before that isn't the case, as more and more technical info become available.

It looks as if the Praxis system uses the approach (?) that you described to generate a higher spring rate with a lower ride height, and THAT!!!! Is extremely intruiging (to me).

I'm not jumping on the bandwagon yet (clearly you guys don't seem to have a lack of cheerleaders, many of whom haven't even ridden in the cars, lucky dogs), but the technology certainly has more capability than the simple steel spring. We tried to fit your setup on our rear suspension package (well, the current setup), and it wouldn't fit because the twin tube shock needs to be mounted oil-side down (bag hits the frame). Won't be an issue on our next setup, but in the meantime, any chance of putting the Praxis style setup on a mono-tube shock?

Sorry for the highjack Jody, but this is good stuff.

Mark

[darren@ridetech]

Our Shockwaves are all hydraulic, so you can mount them upside down. But we did just change our McPherson style AirStrut to a monotube Bilstein cartridge. We are mainly using these in the Mustang setups.

[Payton King]

but it sounds to me that these would fit your bill. Since it seem that they (ATR's) are progressive rate bags. Soft ride until you push the car and then the ride firms up. Tune the handling with sway bars, but I bet the bars that you have now are pretty close.

Bret, I really liked you explanation on the airbags. Thanks for taking the time.