SUSPENSION SYSTEMS making everyday smoother • Increased comfort • Better driveability • More safety OFFROAD Increased comfort Driving on what are usually poor roads or off-road stretches demands a lot of the driver and the vehicle. A good air suspen- sion system minimises noise levels inside the vehicle and ensu- res a relaxing journey. Goods that are sensitive to shock are transported gently. Better driveability The constant ride height guaranteed by VB-FullAir suspension means your vehicle remains stable and responds to steering A safe and comfortable journey inputs as you expect. The dual channel control system ensures Everything under control with suspension systems from VB-Airsuspension your vehicle remains level and reduces body roll. Start the day relaxed More safety The day starts well; after loading you climb into your vehicle It’s therefore very important that your vehicle and its The (air) suspension systems from VB-Airsuspension improve in a relaxed frame of mind. suspension are in good shape. vehicle stability in crosswinds, when cornering and when What you gain: Away you go, fully loaded, and that’s when the stress levels evasive action, for example, is necessary. ✓ Constant ride height start to rise. A comfortable and properly working suspension Hidden, but effective ✓ Prevents off-centre level can make all the difference to your working day, so you’re A good suspension is hidden underneath your vehicle. You can’t ✓ Less body roll just as relaxed at the end of it as you were in the morning. see it, but it’s essential if you’re to enjoy a comfortable and safe ✓ Increased comfort journey. After all, it’s the mechanical / pneumatic interface ✓ Better driveability between the road and your vehicle. - Off-centre level ✓ Increased stability - Sagging - Reduced comfort ✓ More safety - Poor driving characteristics - Less safety ✓ Easier loading/unloading - Loading problems - Gentle transportation ✓ Less damage in transit VB-FullAir full air suspension Features of VB-FullAir systems Driving at the limit Easy loading Comfortable and safe driving is very important, particularly The vehicle can be raised or lowered to a specific height at the in offroad vehicles. An unusual aspect of this type of vehicle touch of a button. This makes the vehicle much easier to load is the fact that their loads often vary widely, which in turn is Driving dynamics and unload. reflected in the requirements placed on the suspension. The The suspension fitted to offroad vehicles is designed for the weight of the vehicle increases as each item is loaded, while payload; comfort can come a poor second. A whole range of Letter-Of-Non-Objection (LONO) each additional kilo lowers the suspension even more. parameters influence the driving dynamics and how a vehicle VB-Airsuspension products have been developed in Loading up to the maximum permitted total weight (and can be loaded. Loading, in particular, is an important factor in conjunction with a variety of vehicle manufacturers. As a sometimes even higher) has a corresponding impact on ride terms of overall safety. The suspension optimisation measures result, they meet the manufacturers‘ stringent quality comfort and safety. The ground clearance reduces at the available from VB-Airsuspension improve the personal driving requirements. The relevant LONOs of the vehicle same time, something that is not desirable in the case of an experience by offering various suspension systems and manufacturers are available. off-road vehicle. bespoke solutions. Every system provides the best possible driving dynamics and level of safety that it can. You won‘t recognise your vehicle any more. It‘s all in hand Versatile VB-FullAir air suspension systems VB-FullAir systems are extremely versatile and offer the are supplied with a comprehensive highest levels of comfort in every situation. control unit to ensure you have all Memory positions the air suspension functions close Manual lifting at hand. Manual lowering VB-FullAir VB-SemiAir VB-FullAir is a fully automatic (adjustable) solution for the vehicle will constantly remain at the ride height set by VB-SemiAir enables the suspension to be adjusted even when it is loaded unevenly. VB-SemiAir therefore has suspension problems. The existing leaf- or coil-spring is VB-Airsuspension (during installation). manually within certain limits. On a vehicle with leaf springs, two inflation valves/switches. replaced by a complete air-suspension system (including air Both the road holding and the stability of the vehicle will be an air spring is fitted between the chassis and rear axle. This springs, shock absorbers, a compressor and an electronic improved, which in turn will enhance safety. When the vehicle air spring supports the existing leaf spring. VB-SemiAir is This basic system is the starting point for the modification control unit). is stationary (parking brake applied), it is possible to raise and supplied as a dual chamber system, but the air springs are not and improvement of the suspension on your vehicle. The air-suspension system filters out road-surface lower the step height / load platform to facilitate loading and connected to each other. Each basic VB-SemiAir system contains all necessary imperfections, hence improving ride comfort. While driving, unloading. Making use of a dual chamber system allows left and right parts to allow fitment to the particular make and model. to be separately adjusted, enabling the vehicle to be levelled, AUTO LEVEL SPORT A perfectly horizontal plane at the touch of a Lowering by 30 mm for sporty and firm button: made possible by the integrated digi- suspension. tal level. GAUGE Provides an accurate indication of the pressure in bar inside the air springs. OFF ROAD PARKING The vehicle is raised to the maximum pos- Lowers the height of the vehicle as far as possible sible height to achieve ground clearance on to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier. uneven terrain. MANUAL MEMORY FUNCTION Independent height adjustment through For the individual, freely programmable individual control of the air suspension on the height position of the suspension. front and rear axle. Every VB-SemiAir comfort system contains a Versatile HIGH/LOW SWITCH manometer, a high/low switch and a compressor with Independent pressure control to operate the air The VB-FullAir systems are extremely versatile and suspension individually. high load-bearing capacity. The high/low switch enables provide comfort in all situations. you to raise or lower the ride height of your vehicle and AutoLevel Tilt function Sport Manual raising allows you to pump the air spring in the best possible way. OffRoad Memory position Parking Manual lowering The manometer provides an accurate indication of the pressure in bar inside the air springs. VB-SpecialParts Stabilisers A stabiliser ensures that the vertical movements made by one wheel are (to a lesser degree) also made by the same wheel on the other side of the vehicle. This will lessen the amount of VB-CoilSpring body-roll in corners and reduce crosswind sensitivity. A (heavy Information Fitting reinforced coil springs is a non-adjustable solution duty) stabiliser is particularly recommended for vehicles with a Products for our Pick Up range for suspension problems. A helper spring or replacement coil high centre of gravity. Ford Ranger spring is used on vehicles that already have coil springs. An Kit Axle Remark Fitting time Partnumber VB-SemiAir rear Base 2 1550617200 auxiliary coil spring is fitted next to the existing leaf springs. Shock absorbers VB-SemiAir rear Comfort-Camp 4 VBSA-FOT6-01C VB-FullAir-4C front-rear Available soon These reinforced springs will normally ensure that the Fitting heavy duty shock absorbers will ensure that the vehicle Isuzu D-Max vehicle returns to its original ride height (if not higher), thus movements, in relation to the road surface, are absorbed more Kit Axle Remark Fitting time Partnumber VB-SemiAir rear Base 2 1551314200 increasing the suspension travel and improving stability. effectively. The vehicle will return to its correct driving position VB-SemiAir rear Comfort-Camp 4 VBSA-ISDMAX-01C VB-FullAir-2C rear Available soon sooner after each movement. Vehicles with soft suspension are Landrover Defender This solution is often used for vehicles that are consistently generally found to be comfortable but often demonstrate unstable Kit Axle Remark Fitting time Partnumber VB-FullAir-4C front-rear On request heavily laden or which need higher ground clearance. road holding. By fitting heavy duty shock absorbers, the stability Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse and hence the ride comfort/driving characteristics will improve. Kit Axle Remark Fitting time Partnumber VB-FullAir-4C front-rear Available soon Nissan Navara Kit Axle Remark Fitting time Partnumber VB-SemiAir rear Base 2 1551025200 VB-SemiAir rear Comfort-Camp 4 VBSA-NID40-01C VB-FullAir-4C front-rear Available soon Toyota Hi-Lux Kit Axle Remark Fitting time Partnumber VB-SemiAir rear Base 2 1551102200 VB-SemiAir rear Comfort-Camp 4 VBSA-TON70-01C Volkswagen Amarok Kit Axle Remark Fitting time Partnumber VB-SemiAir rear Base 3 1550917100 VB-SemiAir rear Comfort-LCV. 4 VBSA-VWAMARK-01B VB-FullAir-2C front-rear Available soon (customer reference) VB-Airsuspension, where service comes first “The suspension is super. No faults at all, despite some really hard stages. It didn’t give us a single With partners in more than 50 countries, VB-Airsuspension operates an extensive problem! Something else worth mentioning is that the ride was pretty comfortable. I didn’t feel as tired after this 10,000 km thrash as I did on earlier Dakar rallys! We were carrying quite a lot of ballast, truth be network of authorised VB dealerships and service partners. For fitting, service told we had far too much weight on board, but the suspension made the car very stable and it and advice, there‘s always an expert in your area.