MAD air bags come in red and black – each is suited for different uses.

The red air bag fits inside the rear coil spring of a car, van or pickup. It is inflated prior to loading to prevent the spring compressing under load. Inflation is by means of a portable or garage compressor.

Black air bags are fitted to vehicles with rear leaf springs and are usually a replacement for the OE bump stop or alongside it, depending on vehicle design and available space.

Bellows type air bags are used for most applications but larger sleeve bags are available for some vehicles where a smoother ride and greater suspension movement is required.

Air springs do not increase the vehicle’s load carrying capacity, they are designed to optimise the performance within the vehicle’s limitations and users should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or the vehicle.