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Ride Difference LS Short Wheel base vs Long Wheel Base vs Air suspension vs Non Air

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Old 07-31-13, 12:41 PM
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Default Ride Difference LS Short Wheel base vs Long Wheel Base vs Air suspension vs Non Air

I was wondering if anyone had experience in driving the LWB SWB A/S and Non A/S and how they would compare the differences? THanks
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air suspension is noticeably smoother and quieter ride, the re-bounce on bumps is better on air.

swb and lwb overall i don't feel that much of a diff (both with air). it's too hard to find a lwb without air to compare with swb without air
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I have a lwb without factory air
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I have a swb on coilovers
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Thanks for the input
I know any air suspension will need repairs. Does anyone know how much it cost to fix them?
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Having been fortunate to own both I have to say the LWB is the better of the two when it comes to ride quality, leg room and features. I loved my SWB (non A/S) it was no slouch at all but after driving/riding in friends LWB I knew it was the better of the two once I was able to compare. Also non A/S LWB ride better than non A/S SWB based on my time in them.
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