Video of the installed air suspension kit with control system on Fiat Ducato Maxi with refrigeration unit:

One of the most popular commercial vehicles in Russian-Fiat Ducato Maxi:

This Fiat Ducato with a mileage of 120,000 km came to us to install an additional air suspension with heavily sagging rear springs. Ducato Maxi with refrigeration unit Z anotti S35 and the possibility of adjusting the temperature inside the brake body plus / minus 18 degrees.

The official payload of the largest Fiat Ducato Maxi is only 900 kg. and this value does not include the weight of the superstructure.

The two year old Fiat is used daily in city mode with frequent loading / unloading throughout the day. The record weight of the cargo was 2 tons for the entire period of use of this commercial vehicle. In connection with these conditions, the employees of the company Pneumocylinders.Ru advised to install a dual-circuit air suspension control system with a built-in receiver:

Why do we recommend installing dual-circuit control systems with a receiver?

1. Dual-circuit air preparation unit eliminates vehicle roll due to separate food pneumocylinders. Air does not flow from one pneumatic element to another.


2. The receiver is an air accumulator. The air in the receiver is under pressure from 6 to 12 atmospheres, depending on the pressure sensor. The receiver makes it possible to "raise" the car even when the car is fully loaded. The compressor only needs to pump pressure into the receiver, and not press the air directly into the air bags. Not every compressor can cope with the counter pressure created by the load, as a result of which it will fail at the most critical moment.

Before installing the auxiliary air suspension, we recommend replacing worn and tired suspension parts for the correct use of any commercial vehicle.

In our practice, there have been clients who load up to 6 tons on a similar Fiat Ducato Maxi using our rear additional air suspension and front air strutsspecially designed for Fiat Ducato with reinforced support bearings. We strongly recommend not to exceed the passport data of any car, despite the fact that the car is becoming more energy-intensive in terms of higher load.

Composition of the axle air suspension kit for Fiat Ducato:

• 2 metal fasteners


• 2 pneumatic elements bellows


• fittings for connecting pneumatic lines


• pneumatic line


• pump nipple


• connection diagram

This auxiliary air suspension kit is also installed on these vehicles:

• LDV Maxus

The installation of such an axial set of pneumatic cylinders takes from 1 hour using a pneumatic tool.

The presented pneumatic elements are selected after test tests of 30 different air springs. They are distinguished by their compactness, strength (rupture occurs at 24-25 atm.), Energy intensity and the highest resistance to oils, gasoline and road reagents. When testing large air bellows, frame torsion was observed and frequent problem this is what the air bag rubs against the suspension part.

Photo of the left air spring:

Photo of the right air spring:

We recommend installing the air preparation unit inside the passenger compartment for high-quality operation of the compressor and other elements. Due to the use of pneumatic buttons, you can not be afraid of condensation in the pneumatic system, as when using pneumatic valves, which can close at high humidity.

The air preparation unit is equipped with a built-in distributor heating to prevent the compressed air from freezing after the receiver. We also recommend pouring the simplest dryer for pneumatic systems, which are filled by the owners trucks in the brake or air suspension system.

The new Air-ride pressure gauges have proven their worth and are now available in all air handling units.

On commercial vehicles of category B and C, it is often necessary to strengthen the standard leaf spring suspension... This happens for the following reasons:

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

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

• the set of equipment 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 underlying air spring ensures optimum suspension performance for varying loads. You can adjust the hardness of the air pressure cushion by choosing this parameter for yourself. This cannot be done when reinforced with additional sheets, therefore such machines often "goat" when driving without load;
• investments in a set of air suspension are often lower than the cost of spare springs, which can and often break during operation;
• air can level the machine with uneven loading, and even slightly raise or lower the board near the ramp!

In fact, everything is simpler than it seems. The main working element is the air spring. It is also called a pneumatic cushion, a cylinder, a pneumatic element, bagels, a bellows, etc. The pneumatic element is installed between the frame and the chassis bridge 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 axle tries to inflate, lifting the body. It sounds simple, but in fact, each pillow is capable of lifting up to 2000 kg of load! Compressed air is removed from the pneumatic braking system of the vehicle, or we install a compressor system on the minibuses. The piston compressor is powered by a 12/24 V on-board network. The driver monitors the pressure in the cushions using a pressure gauge and, if necessary, supplies 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 largest experience in this area along with world manufacturers. Brackets are developed by our designers specifically for each vehicle model, taking into account its features and are subject to mandatory tests. Most often in production we use 6 mm metal with zinc coating and powder painting, which protects it from corrosion. Air springs are also selected according to the size and other characteristics for a specific car.

Being the largest domestic manufacturer of this type of auto-tuning, we feel a high responsibility towards our clients. That is why we have set ourselves the following goals:

• to make the air spring an affordable solution for most customers - the cost of the kit starts from 15,000 rubles and this is profitable proposition on the market for a ready-to-install air suspension kit;
• to provide 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 high-quality air suspension on Fiat Ducato and installing it, you can:

• load more (of course, strictly within the permissible maximum vehicle weight \u003d)
• increase the reliability of your vehicle when transporting heavy loads;
• improve handling and reduce body swing;
• adjust the body height when loading / unloading;
• forget about replacing the springs.

A set of auxiliary air suspension on the rear axle is installed in addition to the standard leaf spring suspension of the car, allowing to reduce the load on the springs, increase the comfort of the car and improve cargo characteristics car. The installation of air bags will allow you to carry more cargo without losing controllability, relieve springs from subsidence and breakdowns, and reduce body swing with swelling. By purchasing an air suspension kit from the manufacturer on Fiat Ducato, you get a solution to increase the service life of the standard leaf spring suspension. Installation of the auxiliary air suspension requires no special skills and takes an average of 4 hours. It is possible to install a set of auxiliary air suspension: in our workshop, in any car service, as well as by hand. Additional cross member installation in some products is necessary in order to remove the torque from the top brackets, which in turn occurs when the cushions are placed offset from the axis of the frame.

Features of air suspension on Fiat Ducato:

• Reducing wear of springs with shock absorbers (standard springs on your car will last longer, because the air suspension will reduce the load on them, as well as on other suspension elements)
• Elimination of noise, suspension vibrations and bump stops during overload (the situation when a commercial vehicle lies on bumpers is completely excluded)
• The ability to install on tired springs (after installation, the springs requiring replacement will last a long time)
• Correct position of the body under any load (always horizontal position of the body of a commercial vehicle, regardless of the load, and this is the correct operation of the head light with a decrease in braking distance)
• Reduction of rolls with the rocking of the car (the air suspension does not allow the car to roll on the overloaded side, and is always in a horizontal position)
• Increase in comfort for the driver, passengers (a significant increase in comfort when driving cars on bad and uneven roads, both for the driver and passengers (on passenger minibuses)
• Increase in profit from transportation (a pneumatic spring is the ability to carry 1.5 times more cargo per 1 trip + savings on replacement of springs, as well as traffic police fines for overload
• Possibility to control the overhang of the car during loading and unloading (adjustment of the rear clearance to level the floor of the booth of a commercial vehicle with the level of the ramp floor for convenient loading)
• durability of air suspension (does not require any additional maintenance, and effectively works for 5-6 years under any operating conditions, be it frost, dirt, salt or reagents. Working pressure up to 15 atmospheres)
• Increased comfort with a soft ride possible
• The "Goat" effect is removed

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 cushion pressure)
• Two circuits (different pressure in the pillows, reduces swing, allowing independent alignment of the port and starboard sides)
• The ability to additionally install a receiver for compressed air to increase the speed of operation (pumping) of the air suspension, as well as add the ability to connect pneumatic devices, such as wheel pumping or pneumatic signal

Contents of delivery

Set air suspension designed specifically for a car and includes two pneumatic elements, brackets for attachment to the frame and axle, fasteners, accessories for pumping from an external compressor, instructions for installing it yourself.

The kit includes:

• American Pneumatic elements (air springs) of the bellows type, which are optimally matched to the size for the given vehicle. They do not require any maintenance due to the reliable rubber cord construction and serves more than 400 thousand in terms of vehicle mileage in any road conditions
• fastening elements of our own factory production from 6mm Russian steel, specially designed 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 for the 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 air hose that allows you to bring the pump nipple to any part of the car
• nipple for lowering and pumping with any external AirLift compressor
• installation instructions
• all equipment has been tested in various conditions, which gives us confidence in the reliability of this air suspension kit. The kit is delivered completely disassembled with step by step instructions on installation. Unlike competitors, we do not hide what the kits are made of and give the client the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all the fasteners during installation to make sure that they are reliable and easy to install.

Installation of pneumatic kit:

The air suspension kit is installed in addition to the standard springs and does not change the standard suspension elements. Consequently, this kit does not require any changes to the vehicle title. The air bag is placed between the frame with springs on the special mounting plates included in the kit. The upper mounting plate is placed on the frame in the standard holes, an additional cross-brace is placed between the fasteners to strengthen the frame and distribute the load. The bottom mounting plate is placed on the bridge.

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 easiest and most convenient way to increase the carrying capacity, handling, comfort of your car, as well as significantly reduce the wear of the standard suspension elements!

The kit contains all the necessary elements and fasteners. No application required special tool when installing.

When installing our air suspension kit changes are not made to the main components of the car, which means it does not require registration in Traffic policeand does not entail problems with technical inspection.

This kit of auxiliary air suspension on Fiat Ducato can be installed at:

moscow, st. Aviamotornaya, 44

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

• Increased payload without damaging the vehicle

Air bags allow the suspension to handle loads up to 4 tons!

• Reduced wear on springs

Standard springs are unloaded and work in "greenhouse" conditions.

• Possibility of installation on "tired" springs

Install the air bags on the springs that need to be replaced and they will last a long time.

• Correct body position for any load

The body is always horizontal, and this is the correct operation of the head light and a decrease in the braking distance.

• Reducing vehicle roll

Air bags keep the car from rolling in bends and level it out in case of uneven loading.

• Increased comfort

General increase in comfort and good handling of road irregularities.

• Increase the profitability of your fleet

Air suspension is the ability to carry 2-3 times more cargo in one flight.

Also, you save on replacement of springs and overload penalties.

• Rapid payback of air suspension kit

Air suspension pays off in 1-2 trips.

FAQ

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

Answer: No, not included. But we offer to purchase it separately, with a choice of components just for your needs. Firstly, this reduces the cost of the kit, because many 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 much load can I carry after installing the 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 it is they that are at stake. Use your vehicle wisely.

Question:How long is your air suspension service life?

Answer:When correct installation and use in accordance with our recommendations air suspension life practically unlimited... Of course, external damage to the pneumatic element is not taken into account.

Question:The springs need to be replaced, do they need to be replaced to install the air suspension?

Answer:Our air suspension kit can be installed and on "tired" springs, replacement is not required. If the springs are broken, then they still have to be changed.

Question:Why so expensive?

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

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

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