How does the range rover air suspension work?is it beneficial for off-roading?

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1. James Harley
   

    Range Rover Suspension innovation is a Vital part of Range rover's innovations, it is the most important part of an SUV for off road purposes.
   
   at the time when all 4wd cars used leaf suspensions, range rover designed and used Long, soft coil springs for the car's suspension in the 1970's, even in 1987 when it was launched in America other 4wd manufacturers then realized the importance of Coil suspensions.
   
   By that time range rover was in the next generation of Suspension and it Innovated the electronically controlled, self levelling, variable height pneumatic suspension pioneered on the Range Rover County LWB in 1993. The ability to reduce ride height for high speed cruising, increase it for off road clearance, maintain a level ride regardless of load, and maintain articulation were major breakthroughs.  The staggering capabilities of this system, in combination with the simultaneously introduced electronic traction control, took the four wheeling world by surprise
   
   After some time a new innovation by range rover had appeared in the Mk III Range Rover. This all-independent air suspension has even more travel than the solid axle one it replaces. In a major leap forward, the air springs are cross-linked (left to right) when off road, reducing the effective spring rate to near zero. This not only softens the ride but increases the ground contact force and traction considerably on a drooping wheel. It also makes the independent setup simulate the articulation motion of a beam axle, getting around the usual criticisms of reduced effective off-road clearance on uneven terrain that independent suspensions usually receive. Aside from these advantages, the independent suspension gives much improved ride and steering control over bumpy terrain.

   
   

   The electronically controlled airbag suspension used by the Range Rover 4.0/4.6 and the Mk III Range Rover gives the vehicle a low profile for high speed handling, fuel economy and safety, while allowing a higher clearance to be achieved for four wheeling. It also achieves to carry heavy loads and load levelling function by pumping air into the individual springs to maintain ride height and keep the vehicle on an even keel regardless of load.

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