Brexit & Approvals - VCA / TUV / UTAC’s

Date:Thu, March 07, 2019 , 1:47PM

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

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Intelliride Firestone

Drive-Rite Air Suspension - Basic Principle

Date:Fri, August 25, 2017 , 9:41AM

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Intelliride Firestone

New Comfort Suspension kits for VW T6

Date:Sun, May 07, 2017 , 10:09AM

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 :-

  • A smooth comfortable ride
  • A full lowering facility
  • Multiple ride heights

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 

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Intelliride Firestone

New - VW Crafter Rear Axle Full Air Suspension Kit

Date:Fri, February 24, 2017 , 9:30AM

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 :-

  • A smooth comfortable ride
  • A full lowering facility
  • Multiple ride heights

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

New VW Crafter Rear Axle Semi Air Suspension Kit

Date:Tue, January 31, 2017 , 9:14AM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

Drive-Rite Lift Spacers

Date:Tue, January 24, 2017 , 9:24AM

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.

 

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Intelliride Firestone

Mercedes Sprinter - GFRP - Semi Air Kit Update

Date:Wed, January 04, 2017 , 2:01PM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

New - Ford Transit Rear Axle Full Air Suspension Kit

Date:Thu, December 01, 2016 , 5:25PM

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 :-

  • A smooth comfortable ride
  • A full lowering facility
  • Multiple ride heights

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.

Click here to download our latest product flier.

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Intelliride Firestone

New Compressor & Digital Gauge Kits

Date:Wed, November 30, 2016 , 11:54AM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

Iveco Daily 35C & 35S Kit # DR.02.013410

Date:Tue, August 09, 2016 , 12:09PM

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:-

  • 35C-50C                        2006-2015
  • 35C-50C & 35S              2016-Current.

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.

 

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Intelliride Firestone

Kit Series # DR.15. - the Complete Solution

Date:Mon, May 23, 2016 , 10:41AM

  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

  • Combined Rear Axle Air Spring Kit and Air Accessory Kit.
  • CE Certified Compressor
  • Air filtration for longer life and service
  • Fully Metric Parts and Fittings
  • Detailed fitting Instructions and User Manual
  • One part number for easy ordering.

Kits available include:-

Fiat / Citroen / Peugeot

  • DR.15.032110
  • DR.15.032112
  • DR.15.032426
  • DR.15.032427

Renault / Opel / Nissan

  • DR.15.033120
  • DR.15.033122
  • DR.15.033124
  • DR.15.033130

Ford Transit

  • DR.15.032123
  • DR.15.033001
  • DR.15.033446
  • DR.15.033447
  • DR.15.033448
  • DR.15.033449

Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

  • DR.15.033500
  • DR.15.033502
  • DR.15.034000

Iveco Daily

  • DR.15.033410
  • DR.15.033439

Other vehicle applications are also available - Contact your Drive-Rite Representative for further information.

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Intelliride Firestone

Increase your payload on X290 Model

Date:Fri, May 20, 2016 , 9:47AM

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.

Click here to read a recent press release by our good partner Linnepe in the Camper Journal in Germany.

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Intelliride Firestone

Firestone / Drive-Rite USA Ride Rite Kits

Date:Mon, May 16, 2016 , 3:05PM

The worldwide home of the pickup truck is the US of A. There is a wide range of popular vehicles available from America, varying in size and ability but all share the American spirit. From the very start, Firestone air suspension has worked hard for these vehicles. With the popular and proven quality of Drive-Rite air suspension for American range, even more driving pleasure, dynamism and safety is
brought to the vehicle.
 
To read more and to see our new procubt flier please click here . . .  

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Intelliride Firestone

New Low Pressure Sensors for Semi Air Kits from Drive-Rite

Date:Mon, May 16, 2016 , 2:58PM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

New Toyota Hilux 4x4 Kit

Date:Fri, May 06, 2016 , 1:18PM

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.

Download the product flier by clicking here

Contact your Drive-Rite representative for futher information.

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Intelliride Firestone

New Single Height Electronic Height Control System

Date:Fri, May 06, 2016 , 12:13PM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

Nissan Navara NP 300 Kits

Date:Mon, March 14, 2016 , 3:14PM

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 :-

  • Semi Air Kit # DR.02.014005 to suit the leaf sprung vehicle.
  • Coil Rite Kit # DR.01.015029 to suit the coil sprung vehicle.

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

New Mitsubishi Triton / L200 Semi-Air Kit

Date:Fri, February 26, 2016 , 10:54AM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

New 4x4 Semi Air Suspension Kits

Date:Mon, January 11, 2016 , 2:52PM

January 2016 sees the launch of new air suspension kits to suit the following latest model 4x4 vehicles:

  • Mitsubishi Triton
  • Nissan Navara NP300 Coil Rear
  • Nissan Navara NP300 Leaf Rear
  • Toyota Hilux 4x4 

More information to follow...

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Intelliride Firestone

Compressor Comparison DR.12.015050 v DR.12.011260

Date:Tue, September 01, 2015 , 8:37AM

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Intelliride Firestone

Kit Update - Ford Transit

Date:Mon, June 29, 2015 , 1:24PM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

X62 Integrated Twin Gauge & Compressor Kit

Date:Mon, June 22, 2015 , 11:46AM

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    

 

  • Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independently.

 

  • CE E11 Certified Compressor - part number DR.12.015050

 

  • The Drive-Rite Air Compressor System is the quick and convenient way to inflate and deflate your vehicle’s air springs while on the go - from the cab of your vehicle. The last place you probably want to drive your loaded vehicle to is a service station to fill up your air springs. With a Drive-Rite Dual air compressor system, you can forget about having to search out an air compressor to inflate your air springs ever again!

 

  • With the touch of a button, control the pressure in your air springs . This is extremely convenient for changes in load or road conditions.

 

  • The gauge mounts in your vehicle’s cab and operates regardless of whether you are parked or on the road. The user-friendly gauge has easy-to-use inflate and deflate buttons to let you quickly inflate or deflate your vehicle’s air spring pressure.

 

  • The Air Compressor System provides a separate path airflow to each of your vehicle’s air springs. This means your left and right air springs inflate and deflate independently. This is most useful to level off-centre loads.

 

  • This system includes a standard duty compressor, wiring harness, air lines and a twin gauge. A standard duty compressor will work well for most customers who use their system on an intermittent basis. The compressor mounts easily to your vehicle's frame and attaches to an air line that runs to your air springs.

 

  • You can install the system yourself in a few hours with the help of a fully illustrated easy-to-follow installation manual.


Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details

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Intelliride Firestone

Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter Integrated Twin Gauge & Compressor Kit

Date:Thu, June 18, 2015 , 12:46PM

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  

 

  • Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independently.

 

  • CE E11 Certified Compressor - part number DR.12.015050

 

  • The Drive-Rite Air Compressor System is the quick and convenient way to inflate and deflate your vehicle’s air springs while on the go - from the cab of your vehicle. The last place you probably want to drive your loaded vehicle to is a service station to fill up your air springs. With a Drive-Rite Dual air compressor system, you can forget about having to search out an air compressor to inflate your air springs ever again!

 

  • With the touch of a button, control the pressure in your air springs . This is extremely convenient for changes in load or road conditions.

 

  • The gauge mounts in your vehicle’s cab and operates regardless of whether you are parked or on the road. The user-friendly gauge has easy-to-use inflate and deflate buttons to let you quickly inflate or deflate your vehicle’s air spring pressure.

 

  • The Air Compressor System provides a separate path airflow to each of your vehicle’s air springs. This means your left and right air springs inflate and deflate independently. This is most useful to level off-centre loads.

 

  • This system includes a standard duty compressor, wiring harness, air lines and a twin gauge. A standard duty compressor will work well for most customers who use their system on an intermittent basis. The compressor mounts easily to your vehicle's frame and attaches to an air line that runs to your air springs.

 

  • You can install the system yourself in a few hours with the help of a fully illustrated easy-to-follow installation manual.


Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details

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Intelliride Firestone

Ford Transit Integrated Twin Gauge & Compressor Kit

Date:Fri, June 05, 2015 , 12:50PM

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

 

  • Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independently.

 

  • CE E11 Certified Compressor - part number DR.12.015050

 

  • The Drive-Rite Air Compressor System is the quick and convenient way to inflate and deflate your vehicle’s air springs while on the go - from the cab of your vehicle. The last place you probably want to drive your loaded vehicle to is a service station to fill up your air springs. With a Drive-Rite Dual air compressor system, you can forget about having to search out an air compressor to inflate your air springs ever again!

 

  • With the touch of a button, control the pressure in your air springs . This is extremely convenient for changes in load or road conditions.

 

  • The gauge mounts in your vehicle’s cab and operates regardless of whether you are parked or on the road. The user-friendly gauge has easy-to-use inflate and deflate buttons to let you quickly inflate or deflate your vehicle’s air spring pressure.

 

  • The Air Compressor System provides a separate path airflow to each of your vehicle’s air springs. This means your left and right air springs inflate and deflate independently. This is most useful to level off-centre loads.

 

  • This system includes a standard duty compressor, wiring harness, air lines and a twin gauge. A standard duty compressor will work well for most customers who use their system on an intermittent basis. The compressor mounts easily to your vehicle's frame and attaches to an air line that runs to your air springs.

 

  • You can install the system yourself in a few hours with the help of a fully illustrated easy-to-follow installation manual.


Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details

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Intelliride Firestone

Generic Compressor & Twin Gauge Kit

Date:Wed, June 03, 2015 , 12:56PM

Available now - Generic Air Accessory Kit for Semi Air Suspension Systems.

Drive-Rite Part Number DR.11.016512    

  • Dual gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independently.

 

  • CE E11 Certified Compressor - part number DR.12.015050

 

  • The Drive-Rite DR.12.016512 Air Compressor System is the quick and convenient way to inflate and deflate your vehicle’s air springs while on the go - from the cab of your vehicle. The last place you probably want to drive your loaded vehicle to is a service station to fill up your air springs. With a Drive-Rite Dual air compressor system, you can forget about having to search out an air compressor to inflate your air springs ever again!

 

  • With the touch of a button, control the pressure in your air springs . This is extremely convenient for changes in load or road conditions.

 

  • The gauge mounts in your vehicle’s cab and operates regardless of whether you are parked or on the road. The user-friendly gauge has easy-to-use inflate and deflate buttons to let you quickly inflate or deflate your vehicle’s air spring pressure.

 

  • The DR.12.016512 Air Compressor System provides a separate path airflow to each of your vehicle’s air springs. This means your left and right air springs inflate and deflate independently. This is most useful to level off-centre loads.

 

  • This system includes a standard duty compressor, wiring harness, air lines & Twin Gauge. A standard duty compressor will work well for most customers who use their system on an intermittent basis. The compressor mounts easily to your vehicle's frame and attaches to an air line that runs to your air springs.

 

  • You can install the system yourself in a few hours with the help of a fully illustrated easy-to-follow installation manual.


 

Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details

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Intelliride Firestone

X250 / X290 Integrated Twin Gauge & Compressor Kit

Date:Mon, June 01, 2015 , 12:39PM

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   

 

  • Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independently.

 

  • CE E11 Certified Compressor - part number DR.12.015050

 

  • The Drive-Rite Air Compressor System is the quick and convenient way to inflate and deflate your vehicle’s air springs while on the go - from the cab of your vehicle. The last place you probably want to drive your loaded vehicle to is a service station to fill up your air springs. With a Drive-Rite Dual air compressor system, you can forget about having to search out an air compressor to inflate your air springs ever again!

 

  • With the touch of a button, control the pressure in your air springs . This is extremely convenient for changes in load or road conditions.

 

  • The gauge mounts in your vehicle’s cab and operates regardless of whether you are parked or on the road. The user-friendly gauge has easy-to-use inflate and deflate buttons to let you quickly inflate or deflate your vehicle’s air spring pressure.

 

  • The Air Compressor System provides a separate path airflow to each of your vehicle’s air springs. This means your left and right air springs inflate and deflate independently. This is most useful to level off-centre loads.

 

  • This system includes a standard duty compressor, wiring harness, air lines and a twin gauge. A standard duty compressor will work well for most customers who use their system on an intermittent basis. The compressor mounts easily to your vehicle's frame and attaches to an air line that runs to your air springs.

 

  • You can install the system yourself in a few hours with the help of a fully illustrated easy-to-follow installation manual.


Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details

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Intelliride Firestone

X244 Integrated Twin Gauge & Compressor Kit

Date:Mon, May 25, 2015 , 12:43PM

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  

 

  • Twin gauge operation inflates the rear air springs independently.

 

  • CE E11 Certified Compressor - part number DR.12.015050

 

  • The Drive-Rite Air Compressor System is the quick and convenient way to inflate and deflate your vehicle’s air springs while on the go - from the cab of your vehicle. The last place you probably want to drive your loaded vehicle to is a service station to fill up your air springs. With a Drive-Rite Dual air compressor system, you can forget about having to search out an air compressor to inflate your air springs ever again!

 

  • With the touch of a button, control the pressure in your air springs . This is extremely convenient for changes in load or road conditions.

 

  • The gauge mounts in your vehicle’s cab and operates regardless of whether you are parked or on the road. The user-friendly gauge has easy-to-use inflate and deflate buttons to let you quickly inflate or deflate your vehicle’s air spring pressure.

 

  • The Air Compressor System provides a separate path airflow to each of your vehicle’s air springs. This means your left and right air springs inflate and deflate independently. This is most useful to level off-centre loads.

 

  • This system includes a standard duty compressor, wiring harness, air lines and a twin gauge. A standard duty compressor will work well for most customers who use their system on an intermittent basis. The compressor mounts easily to your vehicle's frame and attaches to an air line that runs to your air springs.

 

  • You can install the system yourself in a few hours with the help of a fully illustrated easy-to-follow installation manual.


Please contact the Drive-Rite sales team for further details

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Intelliride Firestone

All New - Drive-Rite Dashboard Mounted Gauge Panels

Date:Wed, May 06, 2015 , 1:04PM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

New Drive-Rite CE Certifiied 12V Compressor

Date:Fri, May 01, 2015 , 1:21PM

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

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Intelliride Firestone

New Fiat - Citroen - Peugeot X290

Date:Mon, January 19, 2015 , 2:17PM

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:

  • DR.02.012426 - utilizing the Firestone Style 26 8" Airspring
  • DR.02.012427 - utilizing the Firestone Style 267 6" Airspring

Pricing available on request.

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Intelliride Firestone

The All New Ford Transit Range

Date:Mon, January 05, 2015 , 12:53PM

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.

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Intelliride Firestone

Metric Firestone Style 267 Air Spring

Date:Thu, March 06, 2014 , 3:15PM

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.

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Introducing the NEW Ford Raptor Kit from DRIVE-RITE

Date:Thu, February 27, 2014 , 4:49PM

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

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Metric Firestone Style 26 Air Spring

Date:Fri, January 24, 2014 , 1:54PM

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.

 

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IntelliRide Handheld Calibration - as easy as 1 - 2 - 3

Date:Thu, January 09, 2014 , 11:21AM

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 -

  •     Raised height
  •     Standard height
  •     Lowered height

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.

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New Drive-Rite Outboard Semi Air Kits To Suit All X62 Models

Date:Mon, December 02, 2013 , 2:24PM

Suitable for : 

  • Renault Master
  • Opel & Vauxhall Movano
  • Nissan Interstar

 

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

  • Goods Transportation
  • High Bodied Vehicles
  • Animal Transportation (e.g. Horse Boxes)
  • Motor Homes

 

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

 

 

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New Product Data Sheets

Date:Mon, November 25, 2013 , 4:24PM

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 -

http://www.driveriteair.com/catalog/

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New Kit for Ford Transit Custom

Date:Fri, November 22, 2013 , 4:22PM

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.

 

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Mercedes Citan - Full-Air Suspension Kit - Available Now

Date:Wed, July 24, 2013 , 4:26PM

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

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New Drive-Rite Semi Air Kit for FWD X62 Model

Date:Mon, May 13, 2013 , 3:48PM

New Drive-Rite Semi Air Kit for X 62 Model

Suitable for : 

  • Renault Master
  • Opel & Vauxhall Movano
  • Nissan Interstar

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

  • Goods Transportation
  • High Bodied Vehicles
  • Animal Transportation (e.g. Horse Boxes)
  • Motor Homes

Check the link below for further details -

DR.02.013122

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New Height Control Kits from Drive-Rite Air

Date:Thu, May 09, 2013 , 4:10PM

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:

  • Automatic Height Control irrespective of the load.
  • Key Quality Components.
  • AMK Compressor with integrated Air Dryer.
  • E 11 Rated system.
  • No programming or calibration required. 
  • Universal mounts for easy installation.
  • Suitable for Semi Air & Full Air applications.
  • Single and Dual versions available.

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

 

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New Drive-Rite Part Numbers

Date:Fri, April 26, 2013 , 4:24PM

New Drive-Rite Part Numbers

Please note that from April 29th, Drive-Rite will introduce a new part numbering system.

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.


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Air Suspension Solutions for Renault Master X62

Date:Thu, March 21, 2013 , 4:17PM

Maximum comfort and safe driving in all loaded conditions for the Renault Master

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.

 

 


For the price-conscious consumer: the Drive-Rite Semi-Air Suspension Kit !

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

 

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X250 Integrated Gauge (Single) for manual air inflation

Date:Wed, November 07, 2012 , 4:18PM

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.

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