05/12/2026
Fantastic Article by Matt Raudonikis of Australia 4x4 -
"ACCUAIR SUSPENSION TRANSFORMS CAPABILITY
With the help of Bill Barbas from Jeep specialist workshop Double Black Offroad, Vijay has transformed his Gladiator into an unstoppable off-road tourer. We featured Billโs own Gladiator a few years ago, and itโs the lessons learnt on that vehicle โ and other Jeeps โ that he now applies when building customer rigs.
A great example of this is the AccuAir suspension system fitted to both Gladiators. This system replaces the standard coil springs with air bellows at each corner. Height sensors work with the onboard air system, allowing the Jeep to be dropped low for easy loading or raised up to five inches above stock to clear obstacles on the track.
The compressor and air tank are mounted under the chassis, and the system is self-levelling when parked on uneven ground or when the load in the canopy changes. Itโs a setup that retains excellent wheel travel while adding the versatility of adjustable ride height. Bill also fitted Teraflex HD ball joints and a Synergy draglink to optimise the suspension package.
The AccuAir suspension is a Mopar-approved accessory in the USA, where it can be fitted to a new Jeep at the dealership. Here in Australia, Double Black Offroad is the place to source and fit an AccuAir kit. The state-of-the-art suspension setup works superbly to keep the 34-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Boss tyres planted. Extra clearance at the front comes courtesy of a set of Double Black Offroad front fender extensions. "
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