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Mercedes Vito W638 Full Kit (1996-2003)

£2,375.00

This is our W638 (1996-2003 ) Mercedes Vito full-suspension conversion kit. It lifts your Vito, Viano, V Class, Marco Polo or Metris more than six inches from its lowest position at the rear, and around four to five inches from full-down to fully-up at the front. It is ideal for wheelchair-access vehicles, motorhome conversions, traditional vans, custom vans and minibus conversions.

Both the front and rear are prioritised for road use, which means a large bag with comfort and handling as a priority. The kit comes fully powder-coated, with instructions, and is fully-reversible if required (for instance if you upgrade your vehicle). The rear kit fixes to the vehicle using bolts on each side and takes only a few hours to install. The front is installed as a direct replacement for the standard strut and takes only a little longer to fit.

This is a full air suspension kit and results in the entire vehicle being on air – not air support/assist/semi air/auxiliary air. This makes it ideal for practical purposes (e.g WAVs, ambulances, limo, delicate load vans) and if you just want the best ride possible.

PHOTOS FOR REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE NOTE THAT FLEXI HOSES ARE NOT REQUIRED AND ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE STRUTS.

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Please check the OPTIONS tab below (when present) for further explanation of Management options


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Please note that other specifications are available on request. Please contact us for a personal specific quotation.

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Description

This is an AirRide air suspension kit. The kit:

  • Is mostly a practical bolt-on installation, rated as advanced DIY or local-garage fit
  • Improves stability and handling and reduces roll
  • Recovers lost suspension motion to improve ride quality.
  • Recovers lost suspension motion to improve ride quality
  • Lifts sagging vehicles to reduce or prevent grounding
  • Assists with towing
  • Can help re-rating for heavier capacity on some vehicles

It includes:

  • Billet aluminium-machined, upper-thrust bearing assembly for correct steering function
  • The correct dimension dampers and NOT undersized car ones
  • Automotive-grade air bags. Bags have at least six inches of lift potential
  • Properly-designed brackets, mounted at points able to take the load
  • A two-year extended warranty

If you are unsure of the correct fitment, please email or call.

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Options

Car kits can be supplied with or without air management, although going without isn’t advisable if you have air on all four corners of your vehicle.

Air management allows you to get the very best from your kit at all times. It allows the ride height to be adjusted for road, weather and load conditions, while also giving you a street-skimming stance when the time is right.

We have four main management options for cars at AirRide. Read on to find out more:

No compressor, no tank

You can have a car kit with no air management system, but this is not recommended. With this option you will receive the air bags, brackets and struts required for a basic air suspension system, but no compressor or tank, as without some form of control system the compressor and tank would not be able to function correctly.

Manual Paddle Control (MPC)

MPC is controlled by four buttons, one for each air bag. These buttons act like electric-window switches, meaning you can either raise or lower the amount of pressure in each air bag by pressing up and down on each switch. The switches will normally fit somewhere on your dashboard.

MPC comes with an aluminium, 100% duty cycle compressor with up to 200 PSI and an air tank, so you can adjust your ride height whenever you wish (as long as it’s safe). It also comes with twin gauges and a tank gauge.

Solenoid control kit

Solenoid kits are controlled in the same way as an MPC kit, with four electric window-style buttons. However, solenoids act much faster than manual controls.

You can get either standard or advanced solenoids from AirRide. Advanced solenoids run much faster than the standard ones and can be installed a lot easier, as the come in blocks of two, rather than one.

Our solenoid kit comes with a 100% duty cycle compressor and tank for instant adjustment, as well as twin gauges and a tank gauge.

Digital computer system

The Air Lift 3P computer system electronically controls the amount of pressure in each air bag. This can be controlled either with a wired controller or a phone app. You can also set up to five pre-set heights, meaning you can slam or raise your car with just a single touch. The computer will also automatically alter your height to allow for road conditions. This is also the easiest system to install, meaning you’ll save money on installation, as compared to the MPC kit or solenoid kits.

The computer system also comes with an aluminium 100% duty cycle compressor with up to 200 PSI and an air tank, allowing for constant adjustment.

Other options

If you would prefer an air management system other to those listed, please feel free to call or e-mail us. We are happy to discuss your personal requirements and make sure you get the management system that is right for you.

Warranty

Airide Limited offers a warranty on AirRide Gold products for a period of one year from the time of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser.

If the kit does not appear to fit – STOP and call us, as a vehicle misidentification may have occurred. Kits will be accepted for return and exchange only if they are undamaged. The buyer must cover the return postage.

Delivery

Delivery for full air suspension kits is £39.95 to mainland UK excluding Highlands. Please get in touch to find out an exact date for dispatch.

We ship worldwide but our website cannot calculate international shipping costs. International customers can email their requirements to enquiries@airride.uk and we can raise an invoice including international postage.

Please do call if you need more information, or to check on stock as it can change quickly. Please do not assume that something is still in stock if you last checked on a different day to ordering.

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