Polyair kits now available for next-gen Ford Everest

Next-gen Ford Everest owners can now level up, with Polyair Springs releasing its Polyair kits to suit.

Available in the standard-duty Red Series or the heavy-duty Ultimate Series, both series can accommodate standard height or two-inch lifted suspension. Having used both series to level up in the past, I can recommend getting a set fitted to prevent the rear end from sagging when the Everest is packed for the family holiday.

The Polyair Red Series are load-assist airbags specifically designed to suit coil-sprung vehicles. When you load up the back of the Everest or hook up a small caravan or trailer, you’ll notice the rear end sag; this can have some adverse effects on safety and handling including suspension bottoming out, excessive sway and body roll, poor braking and headlights pointing to the sky.

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All this can be alleviated by installing a set of Polyair Red Series. The airbag kit is air-adjustable from 5-35PSI, giving you the flexibility to tailor the level of lift for your particular loads and weights.

Having a correctly sprung Everest for constant loads is always recommended, but in most cases the coil springs are rated well above what you will carry daily, giving you a rough, uncomfortable ride when the vehicle is running lighter. Having the flexibility of the adjustable Polyair Red Series means you can have a comfortable OEM ride when unloaded and simply adjust the pressure via the valves when towing.

Red Series airbags are made from polyurethane that is 3-4mm thick, making it very difficult for a stick or rock to damage it. The original airbags were invented in 1950 for American NASCAR before moving into the 4x4 market in the 1960s. The airbags are currently made in the USA while all the other components - rubber spacer blocks and airline, bracketry, etc. - are all made in Australia.

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The heavy duty Ultimate Series has been designed to tackle heavier and larger caravans and the kit includes corrugated tubing to protect the airlines. Made using a tougher polyurethane construction that provides greater durability. The Ultimate Series is air adjustable from 5-60psi and suits those pushing the limits of the GVM.

Both the Red Series and the Ultimate Series are easy to install for DIYers as no permanent modifications are needed for the installation. If you want to mount the air valves in a permanent location, like the rear bar or inside the fuel filler cavity, you will need to drill holes; otherwise, they can be cable-tied in a suitable location for ease of airing up or deflating the airbags.

“We offer this important advice for use: inflate the airbags to the maximum PSI before loading up, then release pressure until the Ford Everest is level. We don’t recommend you deflate the airbags below 5PSI. This extends the life of the airbags and ensures the airbag is better-seated into the coil spring, meaning less pressure is needed to do the same job as if it was loaded than inflated,” said Jack Moss, media sales for Polyair Springs.

“Paying attention to pressures is important and monitoring the pressures regularly, even when not in use, will ensure they last a long time,” he added.

Pricing

RRP: $500

Polyair spring kit for 2023 Ford Everest

Polyair Spring products can be purchased and installed Australia-wide through their dealer network and to find out more, head to the link below.

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