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As the bag is compressed, the air pressure in the bag increases, forcing the bag to seek a return to its static height, or to rebound, similar to a steel spring.
Airsprings fail as a function of abrasion (contact with suspension and frame components), operation under extreme over or under-inflation conditions, or gross misalignment of the airspring.
Airsprings should never be subjected to prolonged use at maximum pressure, and a minimum of approximately 20 psi is required to prevent internal chafing of the airspring.
Both the front and the rear suspensions (and the rear differential) are mounted on subframes fabricated from tubular steel and bolted to the underside of the Range Rover's monocoque body.
When the airsuspension ECU senses wheel movements corresponding to off-road conditions, front and rear cross-linking solenoid valves are opened, allowing air to flow freely between left to right airbags, making for greatly increased ground contact force (and traction) on a drooping wheel, as well as a soft off-road ride.
Airsprings similar to those on large trucks, but with longer travel and air inlets at the top to allow air to be pumped in or exhausted under computer control.
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