Rear air suspension (pneumatic bags) installation

Community-shared reference. A Drive2 blog post documents installing pneumatic air suspension balloons (пневмобаллоны) inside the X80's rear coil springs — a DIY modification for load-leveling/adjustable ride height rather than a factory or dealer-supported option. Link: https://www.drive2.ru/l/544082609840325184/¹

Scope of the guide. The referenced post covers fitment details (how the air bags fit inside the existing rear spring) and the installation procedure. This entry is a pointer to that external guide rather than a full step-by-step reproduction — consult the Drive2 post directly for the complete procedure, part sourcing, and any fitment caveats.¹

Sizing notes from an owner. One owner with air bags (пневмобаллоны) says 285 bellows from Novosibirsk are stiff and do not roll well, while Belarusian bellows are softer. To fit a 200 bellow on a 185 spring, cut the flared end of the bump-stop tube (отбойник); smaller bump stops should also be trimmed.² See Rear springs — failure and pneumatic fixes for more.

Related pages

• Rear pneumatic bellows — field reports and pressures
• Rear suspension bushing overhaul
• Rear springs — failure and pneumatic fixes
• Rear suspension bolts seized by corrosion
• Front suspension noise diagnostic checklist

Sources

This page is compiled from 2 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-10-29