Does Firestone Dual Path Compressor For Air Bags Make Air Transfer on Turn
Question:
I have Firestone ride rite air springs on my 2020 Nissan Frontier. My question is about the single level compressor vs the dual level compressor. My concern is whether the air from one bag transfers to the other bag in a turn. For example if I turn right, there is more pressure on the left suspension than the right. Does tha5 extra pressure cause the left side to collapse more as the air moves to the right/unloaded side? Thanks in advance!
asked by: Todd W
Expert Reply:
That's an interesting question, and yes, a dual-path compressor like the Firestone Air Command # F2178 can allow air to transfer from one side to the other in a turn. Its function is to allow you to level the air bags to different pressures for uneven loads, but air can transfer.
In all honesty, a dual-path compressor really isn't needed for general towing applications, and a single-path compressor is going to exactly what you need, so that's the route I recommend going, either with the Firestone Air Command I - Analog Gauge # F2158 or Air Command Compressor System - Wireless # F2610.
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Single Path
- Analog Display
- 100 psi
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Dual Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Dual Path
- Analog Display
- 100 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Smartphone App Only - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wireless Control
- Single Path
- Smartphone Display
- 100 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Standard Duty
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