Are Air Suspensions Prone to Damage?

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ElianaLee
07/30/25 9:26am
Air suspension is a wear-prone component. For vehicles under normal usage, the air suspension system typically lasts about five years. However, if the driving conditions are poor, the lifespan of the air suspension can be significantly reduced. Moreover, during these five years of actual use, it's hard to guarantee that the system won't encounter issues, which further shortens its service life. Air suspension is a comfort-enhancing system in vehicles, primarily using sensors to detect vibrations and then adjusting the air suspension accordingly to achieve shock absorption. Thus, air suspension can greatly improve both driving and riding experiences. During actual driving, the vibration frequency is high. The shock absorption performance of air suspension is less ideal when the vehicle's load and vibration frequency are high, and it is also susceptible to damage from external factors.
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