Air suspension and management systems have come a long way over the years but one thing that remains a constant is the possibility of an air leak developing somewhere in your system. Here we will explain how you can track down where an air leak is coming from and explain the steps that you can take to resolve it.
How to diagnose where the leak in your Air Ride is originating
When thinking about where your pesky air leak might be, it helps to break your troubleshooting down into two separate categories: your air management and your air suspension itself. If you have a leak stemming from your management, you might notice that the pressure marked on your controller is lower than what it was originally. To make sure this is the case, take note of your air pressure at night and check to see if that same number is consistent the next morning. If your air pressure has dropped, you might have a leak in your management somewhere. A leak in your air suspension on the other hand is much more obvious to spot. If you walk out in the morning to see your car sagging in one corner then it's safe to say you have a suspension leak.
How to find and fix a leak in your Air Management System
If you think that your leak is related to your air management, you have officially narrowed down your search area to the trunk. The easiest way to tackle this is to get a spray bottle of soapy water and spray every fitting or connection to your air tank. If air bubbles start to form on the area that you sprayed, then you have successfully hunted down your leak and know which component needs to be fixed.
How to find and fix a leak in your Air Suspension
When searching for a leak on the air suspension side, you only need to check components that are running to the bag installed on the affected corner of the car. This means you should check the port on your manifold that corresponds with that corner, any fittings on the bag, and the air line itself using the same soapy water method we covered before. Once you find the spot that’s producing air bubbles, you know you have successfully found the leak and can fix the issue.
Still can’t find that air leak?
If you are struggling to track down the source of your air leak, hit us up by phone or through the chat feature on our website! Bag Riders has been around since 2009 and over the years, we have helped countless enthusiasts troubleshoot and fix their air ride systems! We are sure that we can help point you in the right direction so that you can get back to driving your bagged vehicle air leak free.
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