Does anyone have experience with air strut brands Aerosus, FCS, RMT, Suncore Industries, etc and control arms from Rockauto Suspensia, Mevotech, TRW, etc? I have PASM and air ride with 140,000 miles on the odometer and can’t justify spending over $5k for front air struts and control arms. Just wondering if anyone out there has gone aftermarket and what are you experiences? Thanks in advance

 

I have 10+ years with air suspension

First off, don’t expect the bags to handle as good as any regular suspension, ever. Doesn’t matter what the manufacturer says, I’ve tried them all. Expect to have little issues and aggravations time to time. Possibly even get stuck on the side of the road. No matter how good the installer is, you’re opening up way more room for error with air suspension. If it’s your daily, I would steer clear.

With that said, here are my thoughts.

1. airlift - good quality, easiest to work with.
2. Airrex - good quality, okay to work with, overpriced
3. Airtekk (Air Force is a copy of Airtekk which uses D2 coils as a base. I prefer the Airtekk company as a whole) good quality, smaller bag which means less lift and a rougher ride, sometimes takes a while to get replacement parts.
4. UAS - I never liked these setups. Momma told me not to say anything if it wasn’t good.
5. Japan/non name brands - nope

Any of those top 3 struts will be a good option. Make sure to get either airlift of accuair for management, no one else competes.