Hi. I need to replace the rear shocks on an Estate Superb 2010. Is it feasible to install adjustable shocks ...even manual adjustment with air pressure? Sometimes tow a heavy trailer tent, or loaded trailer. Often the car get very heavily loaded...family of 4 + big dog etc etc. Anyone with any experience of raising the rear suspnesion out there? Thanks in [email protected]

Full height adjustable coilover suspension may be an option. Various sets in the market that you can adjust the height and hardness of the suspension. The ultimate would be air-ride suspension but that is a lot of money...

I don't know if the company still exists, but there used to be a system called "autoballance" which did exactly what you seem to want, except that you had to vary the pressure in the rear air assistance manually.

There are shocks available that use the movement of the suspension to pump themselves to the correct operating height as you drive, that's probably the simplest thing to go for. The video is poor, but it shows the product pretty well: 

That would be a bit bouncy!

Turns out the Superb 3 can come with Nivomat shocks from the factory - when the shocks need doing on my car I'd definitely look at these: http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/models/new-superb-combi/safety 

I had digitally controlled AirLift air suspension on an Audi A4 and I do miss it – very handy for visiting friends who live down country lanes whilst having the ability to lower the car when you want to.

 

You could fit air bags on the rear with a small compressor and tank in the boot and use a manual paddle valve to control the height, or one for each rear corner.

 

The Superb shares it's suspension with the Mk5/6 Golf, so this AirLift kit will fit:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162048225667

 

Tanks are about £100 and compressors are around £120 to £200 new.

 

For self-levelling, you could go for an Accuair e-level digital kit:

https://accuair.com/airmanagementproducts/e-level-controller-w-touchpad-8

 

 

I have coilovers on my Superb to lower it, but using the rear adjustable platforms with the original springs would raise the rear.

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