The reason for two air valves is that single valve systems allow air to move between the bags. When cornering, particularly with a full load, this allows the outside bag to compress and pass air to the inside bag, thus exacerbating body roll. It only takes a minute to set the ride height equally and isn't an issue.

These bags also have internal bottom-out stops. I liked the cost, the quality, and that they are bolt-on for the Metris.

 

Advanced RV used to install VB Air on Metris when they had their Metris upfitting business. It was expensive. I inquired back then, but I think they were on their way to ending their Metris business. They still install them on Sprinter etc and have additional custom shocks to make that system even better.

Full Air Suspension: VB-FullAir 4C: Mercedes-Benz: Vito / V-Class » VB-Airsuspension

Vito / V-Class

www.vbairsuspension.com

I believe you can also get a genuine MB air bag for the van. Part A4473280000

Also, just a general note of caution about this kind of thing. You can potentially really mess things up if these lose air. Like if you pulled a line or had a leak. The stops are no longer present. I'm just saying this in case you hadn't considered it.

 

How does the OEM v class air bag attach to the van? The picture shows air nipple recessed on the top and no hardware to attach the bag to the car.

air bag man kit bolts into the van...

 

Cool setup, but it seems like it would be hard to get each side to the same ride height. Has that been an issue?

 

A full system might include a compressor, tank, controller and ride height sensors. You can still add that stuff.

 

How's the ride quality compared to stock? Can this be used to lower the height for when you want to go ride slammed?

 

Great job and install, I bet its awesome to level it just right at what ever payload. I too have been searching and found that kit a while back, at the time I thought 1000 was a little steep and held off on buying them. I dont like the sumo spring inserts too, that can not be good when your empty. Do you have any pictures of where you had to mount the rivet nuts? I will try to order the MB air bag and try to swap my springs out. would save me 400 or so over that kit.
anyways nice mod and thanks for sharing!

 

I ordered the Air Bag Man standard height rear air bag system for my Metris cargo and it is sitting in my home office waiting to be installed. They also make a lifted height system for those that want to gain a little ground clearance.

I am waiting to see which travel trailer I buy and how much it sags the rear of my Metris to see if I really need it. I have a rear air bag system on my Tacoma and love it, along with Bilstein shocks it really stabilized the rear of my Tacoma when hauling a couple of dirt bikes and all my gear.

 

I tow a work boat occasionally with my metris (3500lbs) also have B6 bilsteins installed but running on stock springs. I sag alot in the rear, it still drives fine and sure footed.

Just wanted a cheaper way to get bags in the rear than "air bag man" kit (1100$)

I may just order it try it myself.