Towing Helper Kits

Air Ride Suspension for Towing

If you haul heavy loads regularly, truck air bags for towing are increasingly popular because they can help to improve your performance significantly. Sometimes known as suspension air bags or lift bags, these air bags for towing are commonly used in many towing vehicles.

Made of polymer fiber-reinforced rubber, pickup truck air bags are inflatable cushions positioned behind a towing vehicle's rear axle. They are designed to absorb the impact from uneven road surfaces and so increase the performance and towing ability of the vehicles on which they are fitted.

Why the User of Air Ride Suspension for Towing is Beneficial

While lowered truck helper bags will not increase the towing capacity of your vehicle, they do provide many benefits that make the installation of air bags for pickups worthwhile:

• They add further suspension to the truck’s rear axle, help counteract the shifting that a trailer may cause, and provide extra stability to reduce swaying. This is particularly important when the weather is wet or windy.
• Since there is less strain on the rear axle, impact on the road is reduced, traction is improved and there is less wear and tear. Driving at high speed is more secure as a result and improved gas efficiency can be achieved.
• Increased stability leads to better traction and reduced skidding, a lower chance of jack-knifing when braking suddenly, and a reduced tendency to fish-tail if over-correcting.
• Shocks and vibrations are less when driving on uneven surfaces, which will help to protect from damage to whatever you are carrying.

Safer and More Effective Towing Using Air Bags

The use of helper bags for lowered trucks is now commonplace and the practice is helped by many air bag systems being connected to an external air compressor. Air bags provide the most control for the towing vehicle, which is helped by being able to adjust the height and stiffness of your suspension.

Air bags help to keep your vehicle level and are particularly effective when towing heavy loads. Distributing the weight evenly will also help, especially moving it forward to reduce excess weight over the rear axle and ensure a safer ride.

Whether you are a recreational driver or a professional who tows heavy loads regularly, our towing helper bags will help to make your journey much smoother. They will give you better control, more efficient use of your vehicle, and less risk of an accident. We have a wide variety of air bags and universal air suspension kits available so there is certain to be one available that suits your needs. If you are unsure at all, get in touch and we’ll help you achieve a smooth ride every time.