Two years after the launch of the COMFORT SUSPENSION front axle strut for leisure vehicles based on AL-KO chassis with Fiat front end (X250), the chassis specialist AL-KO is presenting a new version at the CMT in Stuttgart: The high-performance suspension strut for the front axle is now also available for all leisure vehicles on the basis of a Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Jumper with leaf-sprung original chassis from model year 2006 onwards. As a result AL-KO is offering a significant improvement in driving comfort for the vast majority of leisure vehicle enthusiasts. Thanks to the unique and precisely tuned combination of special spring and special shock absorber (the shock absorber characteristics are specially tuned to the new suspension, resulting in a much finer match between new suspension and shock absorber) driving stability on the front axle is significantly increased and driving comfort optimised.

While production struts in van chassis frames are mostly designed for a large cargo load range, AL-KO isn’t looking for compromises, but instead offers its own high-quality solutions: The AL-KO COMFORT SUSPENSION front axle strut is specially designed for the constantly high loading situation of leisure vehicles. Three versions with suspension and damping precisely tuned to the actual axle load can now meet the highest demands in terms of comfort and driving stability for nearly any vehicle in the front axle load range from 1,480 to 2,100 kilograms.

The optimised suspension and damping minimises or eliminates hard shocks thereby ensuring maximum driving comfort. Drivers also benefit from the incisive reduction of vibrations in the steering wheel. Arms and body are noticeably relieved. Fewer vibrations in the vehicle make for a subjectively lower noise level inside the vehicle. This in turn has a positive effect on the fatigue of the occupants and on the furniture. Also the safe driving experience is reinforced by the perfect feedback from steering and road conditions. In addition, the AL-KO COMFORT SUSPENSION ensures better roll stability and reduces pitching considerably. Last but not least, the AL-KO COMFORT SUSPENSION front axle strut allows you to raise the front axle between 25 mm and 40 mm depending on the version, which means a visual change – especially in vehicles with extreme trim, i.e. a significantly visible angle of inclination from the front to rear axle.

With the AL-KO COMFORT SUSPENSION front axle strut, AL-KO once again proves its expertise and high quality standards as one of the world's largest manufacturer of chassis systems and shock absorbers for vehicles. The high-performance suspension strut for the front axle is available now. Fitting dates are possible from May. Retrofitting can be undertaken in the easily accessible AL-KO customer centres South (on the A8) and North/SAWIKO (on the A1) or in chassis workshops for leisure vehicles. The retrofit price for the variants is from 1,099 euros plus fitting.

Further information about AL-KO Vehicle Technology products is available online at www.al-ko.com/en.

The AL-KO Comfort Suspension (ACS) front axle strut is also available now for leisure vehicles based on Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Jumper with original chassis. Installation is possible from May at the AL-KO customer centres North and South.

The AL-KO Comfort Suspension (ACS) front axle strut consists of a special high-performance shock absorber surrounded by a matching coil spring.