Pedders Load Carrying, Towing, Lift Kits & Airbags

A vehicle’s suspension is designed to provide optimum handling and comfort under a “normal load carrying situation”.

But what is deemed to be normal?

In our experience at Pedders Suspension, many light commercials that regularly carry close to their maximum load require shock and sometimes spring replacements for safe and comfortable levels of control and support.

Likewise, passenger cars that regularly carry their maximum number of occupants with luggage or extra equipment such as trailers or campervans do not perform to their potential in terms of ride comfort and handling without suspension modification. Pedders has the products and expertise to assist the trade to identify and satisfy the real needs of the private and commercial vehicle markets.

When towing or carrying heavy loads, a vehicle has reduced compression travel in the suspension, thus resulting in reduced bump stop clearance. Ride comfort, traction, handling, steering, braking efficiency and the aim of the headlights can all be adversely affected thus reducing comfort levels and safety.

Tow hitches distribute the weight of the towed vehicle, but do not compensate for the effects of the load on the vehicle’s suspension.

Pedders Suspension recommends the fitment of suitable replacement springs and shocks that essentially form the foundation of what we refer to as a lift kit. This will restore a vehicles ride height comfort, safety and handling under loads. The available options listed in this section of our website are all designed to suit particular needs and applications.

Pedders has the expertise and specialist products to improve the ride, handling and safety of virtually all vehicles on our roads today, when carrying or towing heavy loads.