Active Suspension Systems
Self-adjusting rear suspension
systems have been
available for a number of years.
Rear shock absorbers
with air bags built in were
used in conjunction with a
compressor located in the vehicle.
A load sensing device
was located at the rear suspension,
and when additional
weight was added to the rear
of the vehicle, it would
move a lever that activated
the compressor to pump
additional air into the shock
air bags to raise the rear
of the vehicle to its normal
ride height.
Computer Controlled Suspension
A number of today's vehicles use a computer-controlled suspension
system that does two things:
