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Fiat Ducato (Mk1, X230, X244 & X250)

Fiat Ducato, Citroen, Peugeot

The Fiat Ducato is a light commercial vehicle developed by the Sevel joint venture between Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroën, produced since 1981, but it is common to refer to all models as Ducato’s for simplicity. This vehicle is used as the basis for car transporters, motorhomes and of course vans and minibuses. They are further sub-divided into X230, X244, X250 and X290/X295 for first, second and third generation. 2014 saw a facelift but mechanically the vehicles suspensions remain the same. It was also sold as the Citroën C25, Peugeot J5, Alfa Romeo AR6 and Talbot Express for the first generation, while the second and third generations were marketed as Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, Peugeot Boxer and as the Ram ProMaster for the third generation for the United States and Canada market since 2013. AirRide offers kits for all variants in the form of load support kits, and numerous vehicles we can also supply full air suspension. We also manufacture front air struts for all models.

If your needs are not listed please call or email for more information, as we can probably still assist. These pages are being updated, so please do check back soon. Please visit our NEW SHOP for latest prices and to place an order. Alternatively please feel free to EMAIL or call 0800 772 0315.

Overview

We pride ourselves on supplying the very best kits available with components chosen for reliability and safety based upon 20 years designing, installing and supplying air suspension systems. No other company has our combination of experience, variety of air suspension markets dealt with, or product range. We never compromise on safety to get the headline costs down, and even our basic kits far exceed minimal functional requirements.

AirRide custom provides the best ride and versatility within the install process. AirRide gold is performance oriented and direct bolt on, as are AirLift kits.

Specifications

ALL our car kits include:

  • Full technical phone and email back-up from us during installation if needed.
  • All kits tailored to your needs. We are not blind resellers or dropship suppliers.
  • All kits use high spec nylon line - as standard.
  • Virtually all car kits have high pressure, high specification aluminium tanks - as standard.
  • Virtually all kits have high spec 100% duty cycle high pressure compressors - as standard.

Safety

Specifications vary but safety never does:

  • All car kits are fully circuit independant - 4 circuit, FBSS. We do not offer 2 circuit systems for cars as they are neither safe nor legal for road use.
  • All kits use the highest quality leak free unions, not the cheapest on the market.
  • All kits include safety pressure relief valve.
  • All tank based kits include tank gauge.
  • We can supply kits for ANY car so if your needs are not met please do make contact.

Basic Kits

AirRide realises that all customers requirements are different as we customise cars and therefore tries to ensure that all kits meet the needs of the individual customers. Kits are therefore assembled individually for each customer. These can be as basic as a single axle bag/bracket or strut kit, a full vehicle mechanical kit for a basic Schrader valve or Manual Paddle controlled (MPC) kit.

Mid Level Kits

Mid level kits tend to involve solenoid control which although they can be a little more involved to install than MPC or computer kits are more versatile and space efficient to install. Smaller control switches can be used, and wiring not plumbing needs to travel to the dash. They key advantage is a range of speeds of operation plus the ability to integrate with electronic and remote controllers.

High End

The higher end of the specification starts with budget computers such as the Airlift V2, and 3P and goes to the Accuair solenoid and computer systems as the highest end of the spectrum. Exotic high spec systems also include twin tanks and twin compressors. For show use ultra high pressure solutions are also available.

AirRide Custom (MPC)

Basic entry level management kit. Easy to install, lowest amount of kit to fit, reliable and can be updated for more sophistication later. MPC kits include:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension
  • 4 Paddle Controls (one for each corner - FBSS) Air Management System
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor
  • 3 US Gallon Aluminium Tank
  • 2 Dual Needle Gauges (each corner)
  • 1 Single needle Gauge (tank)
  • Airline (1/4") easy to fit
  • Leak free fittings
  • PRV, Pressure Switch, relay

AirRide Custom offers a more versatile install for potentially lower or higher installs, but does need a little more installation work. Worth it if your needs are not achieved by the easier fitting kits.

AirRide Custom (Solenoid)

Mid level management kit. Easy to install, bit more plumbing and wiring, reliable and can be updated for more sophistication later. Solenoid kits include:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension
  • 4 electric suspension switches (one for each corner - FBSS) Air Management System
  • 8 solenoids (can be upgraded to various speeds)
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor
  • 3 US Gallon Aluminium Tank
  • 2 Dual Needle Gauges (each corner)
  • 1 Single needle Gauge (tank)
  • Airline (1/4") easy to fit
  • Leak free fittings
  • PRV, Pressure Switch, relay

AirRide Custom offers a more versatile install for potentially lower or higher installs, but does need a little more installation work. Worth it if your needs are not achieved by the easier fitting kits.

AirRide Custom (Computer)

These kits include the same bags/brackets/struts used in other kits but use computers for control. This allows the use of pre-set buttons for specific heights, hand held controllers and remote apps. Multiple compressors and controllers. Kit Includes:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension
  • Auto Pilot V2, 3P or Accuair Computer Controller.
  • Front and Rear Primary Air Suspension as with other kits.
  • Aluminium 200 psi tank.
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor.
  • No gauges as uses computer display.
  • Can be controlled by Phone/Tablet apps
  • Lift on ignition.

AirRide Custom offers a more versatile install for potentially lower or higher installs, but does need a little more installation work. Worth it if your needs are not achieved by the easier fitting kits.

AirRide Gold (MPC)

Basic entry level management kit. Easy to install, lowest amount of kit to fit, reliable and can be updated for more sophistication later. MPC kits include:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension
  • 4 Paddle Controls (one for each corner - FBSS) Air Management System
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor
  • 3 US Gallon Aluminium Tank
  • 2 Dual Needle Gauges (each corner)
  • 1 Single needle Gauge (tank)
  • Airline (1/4") easy to fit
  • Leak free fittings
  • PRV, Pressure Switch, relay

AirRide Gold offers a simple but direct fit. Kits prioritise simplicity of install and drop at lowest position over other factors.

AirRide Gold (Solenoid)

Mid level management kit. Easy to install, bit more plumbing and wiring, reliable and can be updated for more sophistication later. Solenoid kits include:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension
  • 4 electric suspension switches (one for each corner - FBSS) Air Management System
  • 8 solenoids (can be upgraded to various speeds)
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor
  • 3 US Gallon Aluminium Tank
  • 2 Dual Needle Gauges (each corner)
  • 1 Single needle Gauge (tank)
  • Airline (1/4") easy to fit
  • Leak free fittings
  • PRV, Pressure Switch, relay

AirRide Gold offers a simple but direct fit. Kits prioritise simplicity of install and drop at lowest position over other factors.

AirRide Gold (Computer)

These kits include the same bags/brackets/struts used in other kits but use computers for control. This allows the use of pre-set buttons for specific heights, hand held controllers and remote apps. Multiple compressors and controllers. Kit Includes:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension
  • Auto Pilot V2, 3P or Accuair Computer Controller.
  • Front and Rear Primary Air Suspension as with other kits.
  • Aluminium 200 psi tank.
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor.
  • No gauges as uses computer display.
  • Can be controlled by Phone/Tablet apps
  • Lift on ignition.

AirRide Gold offers a simple but direct fit. Kits prioritise simplicity of install and drop at lowest position over other factors.

Air Lift Performance (MPC)

Basic entry level management kit. Easy to install, lowest amount of kit to fit, reliable and can be updated for more sophistication later. MPC kits include:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension
  • 4 Paddle Controls (one for each corner - FBSS) Air Management System
  • Compressor
  • 3 US Gallon Storage Tank
  • 2 Dual Needle Gauges (each corner)
  • 1 Single needle Gauge (tank)
  • Airline (1/4") easy to fit
  • Leak free fittings
  • PRV, Pressure Switch, relay

Air Lift Performance kits are easy to install and fairly low. Combines the experience of AirRide management (inc safety features) and AirLift Struts/Bags.

Air Lift Performance (Solenoid)

Mid level management kit. Easy to install, bit more plumbing and wiring, reliable and can be updated for more sophistication later. Solenoid kits include:

  • Front and Rear Air Lift Suspension
  • 4 electric suspension switches (one for each corner - FBSS) Air Management System
  • 8 solenoids (can be upgraded to various speeds)
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor
  • 3 US Gallon Aluminium Tank
  • 2 Dual Needle Gauges (each corner)
  • 1 Single needle Gauge (tank)
  • Airline (1/4") easy to fit
  • Leak free fittings
  • PRV, Pressure Switch, relay

Air Lift Performance kits are easy to install and fairly low. Combines the experience of AirRide management (inc safety features) and AirLift Struts/Bags.

Air Lift Performance (Digital)

These kits include the same bags/brackets/struts used in other kits but use computers for control. This allows the use of pre-set buttons for specific heights, hand held controllers and remote apps. Multiple compressors and controllers. Kit Includes:

  • Front and Rear Air Suspension.
  • Auto Pilot V2, 3P or Accuair Computer Controller.
  • Front and Rear Primary Air Suspension as with other kits.
  • Aluminium 200 psi tank.
  • 100% Duty Cycle Compressor.
  • No gauges as uses computer display.
  • Can be controlled by Phone/Tablet apps.
  • Lift on ignition.

Air Lift Performance kits are easy to install and fairly low. Combines the experience of AirRide management (inc safety features) and AirLift Struts/Bags.

Whilst we endeavour to keep all products in stock, with our huge product range this simply is not possible. Many of our most popular products are on the shelves and ready to be dispatched, but those that are not are usually ready in around 14 days or so, although please check if time is of the essence. For more accurate information please call or email the office.

These pages are being updated. Please visit our NEW SHOP for latest prices and to place an order. Alternatively please feel free to EMAIL or call 0800 772 0315.

These pages are being updated. Please visit our NEW SHOP for latest prices and to place an order. Alternatively please feel free to EMAIL or call 0800 772 0315.

For our Range of Dunlop Air Suspension kits please visit our new separate website at www.dunlop-systems.uk

Please note that prices on the new site are around 20-25% cheaper overall at the time of launch and photos are more detailed, accurate and up to date. As always if you have questions please do email or call.

 

The Mk1, X230, X244 and X250 kits are rear end assistance kits for the Fiat Ducato, Citroen Jumper and Peugeot Boxer vans. They will fit all motor-homes derived from these vans provided they have the original rear suspension on them and have not been converted to ALKO suspension. If you have ALKO then please call. These kits are fitted in place of the existing bump-stops in addition to the rear suspension in order to improve handling, ride quality, towing, and stability on vans converted into motor-homes, and vans that have been converted or which just need improvement.

This kit has a maximum lift potential of around 4 inches on most applications which helps enormously with steep driveways, ferry access and even petrol stations. These kits function by recovering the lost suspension motion improve both the ride quality and handling of most vehicles and reduce wallowing, susceptibility to crosswinds and large oncoming traffic as well as control at junctions, roundabouts and emergency maneuvers to avoid obstacles. Can also help with towing or with rear mounted cycle, motorcycle racks and towing assemblies. Most motor-homes should be fitted with air suspension from new as many are riding on the bump-stops.

The kit comes fully powder coated, with instructions and is fully reversible if required (if you upgrade your vehicle). The kit fixes to the vehicle using 3 bolts on each side and takes only a few hours to install.

Kits start from £525 for the rear end bag and bracket kit, and can be fitted with or without onboard air supply. All installs are conducted to meet clients specific requirements, and this kit can be installed for you for £280. EXTRA HEAVY duty kits available to special order (extra £200)

 

 

Rear end Load support Kits

These kits are ideal for motorhomes and vans requiring a little extra support or ground clearance. Very commonly fitted to motorhomes.

Ducato Mk1 (1984-1993)

  

This is a rear end air suspension kit for the Fiat Ducato Mk1 van and van derived motor-homes and minibuses. The rear end kit is VERY simple to install using just a few bolts and is fully reversible if required. Inflated via Schrader valves (tyre valves) and nothing extra required to get kit working. OBA kits below are optional extras.
EXTRA HEAVY duty kits available to special order (extra £200)

Ducato X230 (1994-2002)

  

This is a rear end air suspension kit for the Fiat Ducato X230 van and van derived motor-homes and minibuses. The rear end kit is VERY simple to install using just a few bolts and is fully reversible if required. Inflated via Schrader valves (tyre valves) and nothing extra required to get kit working. OBA kits below are optional extras.
EXTRA HEAVY duty kits available to special order (extra £200)

Ducato X244 (2002 to 2006)

  

This is a rear end air suspension kit for the Fiat Ducato X244 van and van derived motor-homes and minibuses. The rear end kit is VERY simple to install using just a few bolts and is fully reversible if required. Inflated via Schrader valves (tyre valves) and nothing extra required to get kit working. OBA kits below are optional extras.
EXTRA HEAVY duty kits available to special order (extra £200)

Ducato X250 (2006 onwards)

  

This is a rear end air suspension kit for the Fiat Ducato X250 van and van derived motor-homes and minibuses. The rear end kit is VERY simple to install using just a few bolts and is fully reversible if required. Inflated via Schrader valves (tyre valves) and nothing extra required to get kit working. OBA kits below are optional extras.
EXTRA HEAVY duty kits available to special order (extra £200)

On Board Air Kit - Low Duty

  

For the ultimate in versatility the use of an On Board Air (OBA) supply gives the ability to lift and drop the vehicle at the touch of a button (including on the move). All basic kits come with Schrader valves (tyre valves) meaning that you can inflate the system anywhere you can inflate a tyre. This is fine for assistance kits as with big vans and motor-homes using "assistance" kits but for those using airbags as the sole suspension (Vito/T4/T5) and OBA kit allows adjustment for all variations of road, weather and load conditions.
This is the Low Duty OBA kit for irregular use. The compressor is rated at 15% duty cycle at 100 psi, and a maximum of 120 psi (bag max rating 100 psi). Appropriate pressure switch relay fittings and a small tank are included for instant adjustment.

On Board Air Kit - Standard Duty

  

For the ultimate in versatility the use of an On Board Air (OBA) supply gives the ability to lift and drop the vehicle at the touch of a button (including on the move). All basic kits come with Schrader valves (tyre valves) meaning that you can inflate the system anywhere you can inflate a tyre. This is fine for assistance kits as with big vans and motor-homes using "assistance" kits but for those using airbags as the sole suspension (Vito/T4/T5) and OBA kit allows adjustment for all variations of road, weather and load conditions.
This is the Standard Duty OBA kit for daily use. The compressor is rated at 100% duty cycle at 100 psi, and a maximum of 200 psi (bag max rating 100 psi). Appropriate pressure switch relay fittings and a small tank are included for instant adjustment.

Front end Full Air Kits

These kits are used for particularly heavy motorhomes, vans and converted commercial vehicles requiring a little extra support or ground clearance, comfort and the ability to lift and lower the vehicle at the touch of a button. Commonly used by disabled customers these can be fitted in addition to rear end load support kits or with rear end lowering kits (not listed on this page - please email for more info). Commonly fitted to motorhomes, and a simple mechanical direct fit install.

Ducato X230 (1994-2002)

  

T5-Front-Strut-02[1]This is a front end Strut kit. Contains a pair of air struts for the Fiat Ducato X230 van and van derived motor-homes and minibuses. The front end kit is VERY simple to install using just a few bolts. Inflated via Schrader valves (tyre valves) and nothing extra required to get kit working. OBA kits below are optional extras, and full management kits always get the best from your air installation.
EXTRA HEAVY duty high lift kits available to special order.

Ducato X244 (2002 to 2006)

  

T5-Front-Strut-02[1]This is a front end Strut kit. Contains a pair of air struts for the Fiat Ducato X244 van and van derived motor-homes and minibuses. The front end kit is VERY simple to install using just a few bolts. Inflated via Schrader valves (tyre valves) and nothing extra required to get kit working. OBA kits below are optional extras, and full management kits always get the best from your air installation.
EXTRA HEAVY duty high lift kits available to special order.

Ducato X250 (2006 onwards)

  

T5-Front-Strut-02[1]This is a front end Strut kit. Contains a pair of air struts for the Fiat Ducato X250 van and van derived motor-homes and minibuses. The front end kit is simple to install using just a few bolts. some clearance adjustment may be required on some models. Inflated via Schrader valves (tyre valves) and nothing extra required to get kit working. OBA kits below are optional extras, and full management kits always get the best from your air installation.
EXTRA HEAVY duty high lift kits available to special order.
Please note that although our kits may not be in stock, they will be made up to order and are usually dispatched in 14 days. For more specific information, please contact us.
These pages are being updated. Please visit our NEW SHOP for latest prices and to place an order. Alternatively please feel free to EMAIL or call 0800 772 0315.

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