Type approval will no longer be valid for EU in UK and Vice Versa, with a No Deal Brexit.
Luckily we are not at type approval level, all our VCA / TUV / UTAC’s are at the technical service level of the EU Regulations.
We have confirmed with VCA (UK Authority) and NSAI (Ireland Authority) that the technical service reports remain valid post Brexit.
We monitor proposed changes in EU Law automatically via a VCA paid service, so are well aware of any changes that might affect our approvals.
We also have E11 for the ECU that was checked too and also remains valid, as it is ECE Regulation, and again not type approval.
For our approvals (technical services) they all remain valid
Please contact Drive-Rite if you have any further questions or comments
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the launch of its latest Full Air Suspension Kits to suit the VW T6 Vehicle range.
Our new suspension system offers :-
The kits are easy to install, user friendly and requires little or no maintenance.The Air Suspension systems also incorporate our latest advancements in our IntelliRide suspension control.
All kits are designed and developed in close cooperation with VW Wolfsburg under our VW Premium Partner Status.
DR.04.013485 | Rear Axle | Van & Chassis-Cab | 2.8 T & 3.2 T | IntelliRide | 3 Height |
DR.04.013417 | Rear Axle | Van & Chassis-Cab | 2.8 T & 3.2 T | IntelliRide | Non-Lowering |
DR.04.013529 | 4 Corner | Van & Chassis-Cab | 2.8 T | IntelliRide | 3 Height |
DR.04.013530 | 4 Corner | Van & Chassis-Cab | 3.2 T | IntelliRide | 3 Height |
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the launch of its latest Full Air Suspension Kit to suit the rear axle of the New VW Crafter Front Wheel Drive Vehicle.
Our new suspension system offers :-
The kit is easy to install, user friendly and requires little or no maintenance.The Air Suspension system also incorporates our latest advancements in our IntelliRide suspension control.
This kit is developed in close cooperation with VW Wolfsburg under our VW Premium Partner Status.
The suspension system is available as an aftermarket fit and is available ex-stock under Kit Part Number # DR.05.013344.
Further details and information available on request.
Following the release of the new VW Crafter Front Wheel Drive vehicle to the market, Drive-Rite are pleased to offer its newly develpoed Semi Air Suspension Kit solution.
Drive-Rite offer solutions as follows :-
Semi Air Kit # DR.02.014009 available to order now!
As always the kits are an easy to fit installation and offer all the benefits of a Drive-Rite system; from load levelling, better control and comfort, with improved handling and stability under laden conditions.
Contact your Drive-Rite representative for further information.
Determine the correct spacer for your lifted vehicle
Lift spacers can be used with most Drive-Rite Semi Air Kits. The spacer needs to be the same length as the amount of lift applied to the axle on which the Air Spring is being installed.
Note that a six inch lift does not mean you need a six inch spacer!
Most six inch lifts only have four inches of lift in the rear to level out the vehicle. This holds true for the shorter lift kits as well.
As part of Drive-Rite’s continual plan for improvements and stock efficiencies for our Distributors and Dealers we are pleased to announce that kit reference # DR.03.017566 will accommodate Mercedes Sprinter 3 series which has been fitted with Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) springs from factory (Code C83).
This kit should be bought as an addition to the DR.02.013502 kit.
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the launch of its latest Full Air Suspension Kit to suit the rear axle of the Ford Transit 363 vehicle.
Our new suspension system offers :-
The kit is easy to install, user friendly and requires little or no maintenance.The Air Suspension system also incorporates our latest advancements in our IntelliRide suspension control.
The system has been fully tested and validated to work with ESP and is certified by the VCA.
The suspension system is available as an aftermarket fit and is available ex-stock under Kit Part Number # DR.05.013370.
Further details and information available on request.
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the release of 2 new digital compressor and gauge control systems.
These new simple to install systems when used in conjuntion with your air suspension system is capable of improving the handling and comfort of your vehicle.
These new Drive-Rite Control Systems come complete with a top quality EMC tested and approved Compressor. The control kit allows for separate Left & Right easy adjustment of your Driv-Rite Semi Air Suspension Kit.
Order now for delivery Jan 2017.
Please contact your Drive-Rite Sales Team for further details or information.
As part of Drive-Rite’s continual plan for improvements and stock efficiencies for our Distributors and Dealers we are pleased to announce that kit reference # DR.02.013410 IVECO DAILY 35C-50C 2006-Current will now accommodate both the following Iveco Daily models:-
This minimises and makes the new kit # DR.02.014001 (Iveco Daily 35C-50C & 35S 2016-Current) redundant as our ever popular kit # DR.02.013410 fits both applications.
To accomplish this we have merged the two designs, updating the original DR.02.013410 design to accommodate the new DR.02.014001 features needed to work on the new model Iveco Daily.
Drive-Rite are pleased to highlight it's latest range of All-in-One Kits.
These kits come complete with Air Springs, Compressor, Air Control Panel and all components required for an easy installation. The systems provide an on board source of air to allow easy adjustment of the air pressure in the Springs at the touch of a button.
The new range offer some unique benifits, including
Kits available include:-
Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot
Renault / Opel / Nissan
Ford Transit
Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter
Iveco Daily
Other vehicle applications are also available - Contact your Drive-Rite Representative for further information.
Increase your payload on Ducato, Boxer, Jumper and Relay models by up to 500kg.
Drive-Rite are pleased to highlight it's latest solution for the X 290 vehicle range.
This unique kit of reference DR.15.032426, which is one of our new All-in-One Kits, has been fully tested by the TUV and approved to carry increased load of up to 500kg (depending on the model variant).
The kit comes complete with Air Springs, Compressor, Air Control Panel and all components required for an easy installation.
A full Product Data Sheet is available -
Please contact your Drive-Rite Representative for further information.
As an added safety measure, Driverite have released two new Low Pressure Sensor kits that can be added to any existing Semi Air Control System. These new simple to install sensors automatically detect low air spring pressure and immediately activate to maintain a safe pressure level.
These new Kits can be installed with new control systems or retrofitted to existing systems if required.
DR.11.016519 Low Pressure Sensor Kit – Single (for systems that inflate left and right air springs simultaneously)
DR.11.016520 Low Pressure Sensor Kit – Dual (for systems that inflate left and right air springs independently)
Please contact Drive-Rite for further details.
Following the release of the new Hilux from Toyota Drive-Rite are pleased to offer a new Semi Air System to suit this latest 4WD Pickup model.
As always the kit is an easy to fit installation and offers all the benefits of a Drive-Rite Semi Air kit ; from load levelling, better control and comfort, with improved handling and stability under laden conditions.
Kits are available now under part number is # DR.02.014004.
Contact your Drive-Rite representative for futher information.
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the release of a new single height electronic control system part number DR.30.014222
This new simple to install levelling system when used in conjuntion with your air suspension system is capable of improving the handling and comfort of your vehicle.
The DR.30.014222 kit is an automatic levelling system. Once turned on it will operate without any assistance.
The Smart sensor supplied with the compressor system will tell the system to inflate or deflate to keep the vehicle level. It has a dwell range so that when the vehicle is going down the road hitting small defects the system will be idle. It isnt until the sensor gets out of this dwell range for 18 seconds that the system will react.
Kit DR.30.014222 comes complete with a top quality AMK Compressor mounted in a simple to install control box.
Please contact your Drive-Rite Sales Team for further details or information.
Following the release of the new NP300 / Navara Drive-Rite are pleased to offer its range of suspension solutions to suit the latest Nissan Pickup models.
The new Navara has two rear axle suspension setups and depending on the variant can be either leaf or coil sprung at the rear.
Drive-Rite offer solutions as follows :-
As always the kits are an easy to fit installation and offer all the benefits of a Drive-Rite system; from load levelling, better control and comfort, with improved handling and stability under laden conditions.
Contact your Drive-Rite representative for further information.
Mitsubishi Triton / L200 MQ 4x2, 4x4
Following the release of the new L200 / Triton from Mitsubishi Drive-Rite are pleased to offer a new Semi Air System to suit the latest Pickup model.
As always the kit is an easy to fit installation and offers all the benefits of a Drive-Rite Semi Air kit ; from load levelling, better control and comfort, with improved handling and stability under laden conditions.
This Pick Up will also be offered by Fiat and will be known as the FullBack - the model is due to be realeased this Autumn.
Kits are available now under part number is # DR.02.014002.
We will have further new kits available in the coming weeks to suit all the latest Pick Up models.
Contact your Drive-Rite representative for futher information.
January 2016 sees the launch of new air suspension kits to suit the following latest model 4x4 vehicles:
More information to follow...
As part of Drive-Rite’s continual plan for improvements and stock efficiencies for our Distributors and Dealers we are pleased to announce that kit reference # DR.02.003446 FORD TRANSIT FWD/SQUARE REAR AXLE will now accommodate both the Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit Type 330-350. This minimises and makes kit # DR.02.013445 (Ford Transit Custom) redundant as our one kit # DR.02.003446 fits both applications.
Available now - Semi Air Control Systems to suit the Renault / Nissan / Opel X62
Specially designed integrated gauge to fit into the X62 vehicle dashboard.
Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independantly offering side to side levelling.
Order Now - Part Number DR.11.016513
Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details
Available now - Semi Air Control Systems to suit the Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter 3 & 5 Series Vehicles
Specially designed integrated gauge to fit into the vehicle dashboard.
Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independantly offering side to side levelling.
Order Now - Part Number DR.11.016517
Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details
Available now - Semi Air Control Systems to suit the Ford Transit Vehicles.
Specially designed integrated gauge to fit into the transit vehicle dashboard.
Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independantly offering side to side levelling.
Order Now - Part Number DR.11.016515
Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details
Available now - Generic Air Accessory Kit for Semi Air Suspension Systems.
Drive-Rite Part Number DR.11.016512
CE E11 Certified Compressor - part number DR.12.015050
Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details
Available now - Semi Air Control Systems to suit the Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot X250 & X290
Specially designed integrated gauge to fit into the X250 / X290 vehicle dashboard.
Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independantly offering side to side levelling.
Order Now - Part Number DR.11.016516
Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details
Available now - Semi Air Control Systems to suit the Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot X244
Specially designed integrated gauge to fit into the X244 vehicle dashboard.
Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independantly offering side to side levelling.
Order Now - Part Number DR.11.016514
Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce a new range of dashboard mounted gauge panels.
Applications include:-
Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot X250 & X290 Twin Gauge | DR.11.010015 |
Renault / Opel / Nissan X62 Twin Gauge | DR.11.010011 |
Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter Twin Gauge | DR.11.010016 |
Ford Transit Twin Gauge | DR.11.010014 |
Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot X244 Twin Gauge | DR.11.010013 |
Generic Twin Gauge | DR.11.010012 |
Please contact the Drive-Rite Sales team for more details.
New Drive-Rite CE Certifiied 12V Compressor
Part Number:- DR.12.015050
Motor Voltage: 12 Volts
Max. Current Consumption: 9 Amps
Motor Type: Perm. Magnetic
Max. Working Pressure: 120 PSI
Max. Duty Cycle (@72ºF & 100 PSI): 9%
Max. Ambient Temperature: 158°F
Min. Ambient Temperature: -40°F
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce that it's range of semi air suspension kits are suitable and compatible with the New Fiat - Citroen - Peugeot X290
Kits are available to order under the following part numbers:
Pricing available on request.
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce that our range of Semi Air Kits are suitable to fit on all models in the All New Ford Transit Range.
Please use our kit search to find a suspension kit to suit your particular vehicle.
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the its newly developed Metric Style 267 Double Convolute Airspring.
Air Spring Part Number DR.07.016694
This new Air Spring specically designed for Drive-Rite utilises 2 x M10 Blind Nuts on the Top Plate and 2 x M10 Blind Nuts on the bottom plate.
For more details on pricing and availability please contact the Drive-Rite sales team.
New to the Drive-Rite Semi Air product line is the 2009-2014 Ford Raptor Sport-Rite kit. This no drill kit uses existing holes in the frame for easy installation. Includes an innovative tapered sleeve air spring for maximum travel while maintaining a smooth ride. Improves overall vehicle handling and supports up to 1,500 Kg (not to exceed vehicles GVWR).
Drive-Rite Kit Part # DR.02.012565
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the its newly developed Metric Style 26 Double Convolute Airspring.
Air Spring Part Number DR.07.016693
This new Air Spring specically designed for Drive-Rite utilises 2 x M10 Blind Nuts on the Top Plate and 3 x M10 Blind Nuts on the bottom plate.
For more details on pricing and availability please contact the Drive-Rite sales team.
Did you know....
...Calibration and height setting is possible on all IntelliRide Gen III Systems via the handheld device - no need for PC software Tool anymore.
It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3 . . .
Step 1: Press the "Manual Mode" button
Step 2: Press the following buttons in this order to enter program mode -
Step 3: Select which side of the vehicle you wish to move (Front / Rear / Left / Right)
Step 4: Adjust the vehicle height using the "Manual Inflation" and "Manual Deflation" buttons
Step 5: Press the "Service Mode" button
Step 6: Press and hold for 10 seconds the automatic height you want to save (Standard, Raised or Lowered).
The height button you are pressing will light, then the 4-‘wheels’ on the hand held will light up to indicate the height has been saved. Only then can the button be released.
Windows PC Tool
Please note that the simple to use PC Tool is still available upon request. This tool is particularly useful for vehicle converters who prefer to carry out calibration and height settings using this method.
Suitable for :
Drive-Rite Air are pleased to announce their latest suspension kit range for the X 62 chassis.
This unique suspension kit is the first to the market offering Firestone Air Springs mounted outboard of the chassis frame.
Following on from Drive-Rite's work with Renault, the engineering team have respected the wishes of the OEM to incorporate the original Bump Stops into the kit design and at the same time be able to provide a safe, stable and secure suspension system.
The Firestone Air Springs provide all the benefits of load support and comfort and is ideal for applications such as
Vehicle | Front / Rear Wheel Drive | Single / Dual Rear Wheel | Kit Part Number |
X62 | Front Wheel Drive | Single Rear Wheel | DR.02.013122 |
X62 | Rear Wheel Drive | Single Rear Wheel | DR.02.013124 |
X62 | Rear Wheel Drive | Dual Rear Wheel | DR.02.013130 |
We are pleased to advise and highlight our new Drive-Rite Air Product Sheets for our most popular Suspension Kits.
The new marketing material provides detailed information on the systems, the advantages and benefits for Customers along with the relevant approval references.
These are available now in English and German and registered Users can downloaded the information from the website in the Product Search section.
Please click on the link below -
New Kit for Ford Transit Custom
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the launch of it's new semi air suspension kit for the Ford Transit Custom.
Kits are now available to order under part number # DR.02.013445.
Pricing available on request.
Drive-Rite are pleased to announce the launch of its newly developed Full-Air Kit to suit the rear of the new Mercedes Citan.
Our new suspension system offers a smooth comfortable ride, lowering facility and multiple ride heights. The kit is easy to install, user friendly and requires little or no maintenance.
The New Citan Kit incorporates our very own IntelliRide suspension control system. IntelliRide is a fully automatic, Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) System. When fitted the system provides comfort while maintaining a programmed ride height irrespective of the load. Multiple vehicle heights are available at the push of a button. The IntelliRide system has automatic load levelling at each height.
The IntelliRide system continuously monitors inputs and component performance as a means of increasing safety and durability. The system recognizes and responds accordingly to potholes, cross-articulation and extended turns. This intelligence prevents unnecessary activity and air consumption. The system even recognizes unachievable heights, assisting in the prevention of possible damage above or below the vehicle.
Mercedes Citan Full-Air Kit Part Number - W21-760-3167
Available Now - please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for more information
New Drive-Rite Semi Air Kit for X 62 Model
Suitable for :
Part Number : DR.02.013122
Drive-Rite Air are pleased to announce their latest suspension kit for the X 62 chassis.
This unique suspension kit is the first to the market offering Firestone Air Springs mounted outboard of the chassis frame.
Following on from Drive-Rite's work with Renault, the engineering team have respected the wishes of the OEM to incorporate the original Bump Stops into the kit design and at the same time be able to provide a safe, stable and secure suspension system.
The Firestone Air Springs provide all the benefits of load support and comfort and is ideal for applications such as
Check the link below for further details -
Single and Dual Height Control System.
Drive-Rite have developed and expanded their air control systems to now offer both single and dual automatic height control for all applications from semi air to full air installations.
The latest systems will replace the previous Auto Height Control kit WR1 760 2332, which was only for a single height sensor system. The new kits offer both single and dual height systems, which are ideal for solid beam axles and independent wishbone set ups such as Volkswagen T5.
Key benefits include:
Single Height Control part number : DR.30.013332
Dual Height Control part number : DR.30.013333
Please contact Drive-Rite Air for further details or check on line at http://www.driveriteair.com
Each “product type” has been allocated with a two digit code.
The unique Drive-Rite part number will relate directly to the old/original part number. This should help avoid unnecessary confusion!
For example –
Semi-Air Coil kit -
W23-760-4117 will now become DR.01.014117
Semi-Air Leaf kit -
W21-760-2428 will now become DR.02.012428
Full-Air Coil kit -
W21-760-3168 will now become DR.04.013168
Air Springs -
W21-760-6781 will now become DR.07.016781
Air Accessory kit -
WR1-760-2236 will now become DR.11.012236
Air Compressors -
WR1-760-9285 will now become DR.12.019285
All Drive-Rite paperwork (order confirmations, invoices, delivery dockets etc.), from April 29th will contain our new part numbers. This will be the case for new and existing orders.
We understand that it will take some time to adjust to these new part numbers, but we are sure it will prove to be a better system in the long-term.
We ask you to make the effort to use this new system when placing orders and making enquiries.
Our online product search has already incorporated the new part number system.
From the point of view of driving dynamics, commercial motor vehicles pose a special challenge for all automotive chassis designers and engineers. Load and weight distribution varies and are rarely in the best optimum condition, unlike in a normal passenger car. However, a commercial motor vehicle loaded to capacity, must drive just as safe and comfortable as one which is driven when unloaded. This is a balancing act that the standard steel spring suspension can only address with a compromise solution.
Anyone who wants to drive comfortably, with the optimum dynamics and still keep a constant level vehicle for driving, where the base vehicle and chassis are to a large degree protected from the load, should take a look at the current most innovative full air suspension system created for the Renault Master. The system developed for Renault and in conjunction with Renault and Renault-Tech, by suspension specialist Drive-Rite (Dublin) replaces the original steel suspension and is available as an option fit, at time of ordering from the Renault Factory. The design incorporates purpose made Air Springs from the world’s leading air spring manufacturer Firestone, one of Drive-Rite’s exclusive development partners.
Advantages of this full air suspension system: Unlike a steel spring suspension which deflects under load, an air suspension system automatically adjusts its air pressure to accommodate the different loads, not its geometry. The air spring compensates for the higher load with an appropriately higher pressure in the air spring. This leads to minimal changes in the response characteristics, but not in the programmed set ride height level which is maintained at all times. This can be easily seen by a casual observer – when looking at the vehicle from the outside, an air-sprung vehicle always keeps the same relationship in height of car body to axles, completely independent of the load. The Air suspension is fully compatible with the ESP and has no adverse effect on the braking efficiency.
This is not the limit of the potential of the Drive-Rite product. The IntelliRide control, developed by Drive-Rite, and also used by many other convertors, offers many other possibilities and features ! With the press of a button individual programmable height levels can easily be selected. Raising the rear of a Renault Master to improve loading or unloading is easily achieved as is lowering the rear to a minimum level for easy access. The quick raising of the vehicle to ride height is achieved with the aid of an on board air reservoir that was purpose made for the application.
With the IntelliRide you have all the options, and the unique hand held controller also acts as an intelligent self-diagnostic unit. When in Manual mode the customer can adjust the rear vehicle height to any position thus facilitating loading/unloading at different dock levels. While in Service mode the system is secure for vehicle maintenance and changing the spare wheel.
Therefore the new optional Drive-Rite full air system for the Renault Master is the professional high tech solution for all those who need flexibility, maximum comfort and safe driving on a daily basis.
When considering the many advantages of the Renault Master full air suspension, one point is often forgotten – the Firestone Air Springs help to reduce noise and road vibration to the drivers and passengers. Transmission of vibration to the car body is significantly reduced or eliminated with the air suspension fitted. The material is less stressed which minimizes general wear and tear. Other extra advantages of this load protecting air suspension system when driving is improved comfort for the passengers. The air suspension improves the driver’s comfort - an important aspect for commercial drivers on long haul journeys or drivers spending long days at the wheel. Don’t forget also the air suspension guarantees optimum headlamp aim with every loaded condition !
More information available from your Renault, Renault Truck, Nissan, Opel and Vauxhall network.
In addition to the high-end full air suspension solution, Drive-Rite has developed a technically superior, high quality semi-air system for the Renault Master, which with minimal maintenance stands up to the most challenging transportation applications.
With a semi-air system, special Firestone tapered sleeve or convolute air springs with individual adjustable air pressures work in conjunction with the steel springs of the original chassis. The normal springs in the rear axle of the Renault Master remain in place, and are supported in their daily work by the additional Firestone air springs.
Advantages of this efficient and cost-effective solution are: more clearance, significantly higher roll stability, (clearly noticeably with cross-winds and in tight curves) and altogether much improved handling and driving comfort.
The Drive-Rite systems for the Renault Master win out due to the ease of fitting (1-2 hours), which is possible thanks to a clever design which utilize original fixations in the chassis.
More information on these products can be found at www.driveriteair.com
Available now - Integrated Gauge (Single) for manual air inflation to suit the Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot X250.
Specially designed integrated gauge to fit into the X250 vehicle dashboard.
Single gauge operation inflates the rear air springs together.
Order Now - Part Number WR1-760-6124
Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details.