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Adjusting the Vehicle's Suspension for Fun

Model: Volkswagen Maggiolino MK 1 - Years 1938-1980
Part: Accessory kit

Adjusting the vehicle's suspension to raise and lower it at will for pure enjoyment involves installing many parts. First, you need to replace the shock absorbers with compressed air hydraulic pistons, install an electric compressor, a compressed air tank, a series of solenoid valves, and the air system to direct it to the pistons. By controlling the solenoid valves, the compressed air raises and lowers the pistons, thereby adjusting the vehicle's height as desired. In many countries, these modifications are permitted, but in Europe, any changes made to vehicles that can be driven on the roads must be strictly homologated by the authorities.

Updated on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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