Towing can be a tense task, and there are plenty of different products on the market that are supposed to help. Some modern trucks are rated to tow upward of 25,000 pounds, so it's vital to the safety ...

Hendrickson's Zero Maintenance Damping system looks much like any other air suspension except it has no shock absorbers. A down-stop to prevent over extension now occupies that space. When was the ...

As air suspensions become more and more popular for 4x4s, you may be thinking about converting your solid-axle truck from coil or leaf springs to air springs. We're not referring to air shocks or ...

Spring-ride suspensions offer significant cost savings and lower maintenance compared to air-ride systems. Their consistent load distribution helps reduce tire wear and improve long-term durability.

The trucks sold in today’s consumer market are tougher than commercial trucks just a decade back, with the strongest pickups comfortably hauling nearly 8,000 pounds. The key downside to those new ...

Towing heavy loads can make a vehicle's rear start to squat as its rear suspension compacts under the added weight. This can cause a variety of problems, from increased braking distance to the vehicle ...

Pneumatic suspension, more commonly called air suspension, has been around since its first patented design the early 1900s. There are many questions about its existence and how it relates to towing.

Every vehicle has its own suspension system, a collection of springs, shocks, and bars that keep the vehicle level and keep the tires on the pavement at all times. Remove a vehicle's suspension, and ...