Suspension won’t lift in freezing temps

[NickKnox00]

Driving a 2017 Rebel in Alaska, and the air suspension keeps freezing up when left outside all day. The only way it resets is warming it up inside, but that's not always an option. Is there a way to prevent this without garage parking?

 

[ThisIsTheBadPlace]

Driving a 2017 Rebel in Alaska, and the air suspension keeps freezing up when left outside all day. The only way it resets is warming it up inside, but that's not always an option. Is there a way to prevent this without garage parking?

Yeah man, that Alaskan cold ain't for the weak. A buddy of mine runs a winter-rated dielectric grease on the lines and switches, plus he throws a thermal blanket over the rear end. It helps a ton. It's not perfect, but it surely beats hiding it inside all the time and keeping it like a baby.

 

[NickKnox00]

I was about at my wit's end dealing with this every morning and you're right I hate having to baby the truck. The dielectric grease is a great idea for the connections. What kind of thermal blanket are we talking about, just a heavy duty one or is there a specific automotive type your buddy uses?

 

[Nicoole]

Air suspension systems in harsh climates like Alaska are fundamentally flawed, relying on delicate electronics and air lines that freeze is a design failure. Traditional coil springs outperform them in extreme cold, hands down

 

[NickKnox00]

I'm revisiting this thread as I start preparing the truck for the upcoming winter and came across your comment. I understand your perspective on the challenges of air suspension in a place like Alaska @Nicoole. The earlier response was more helpful for my situation, as it offered a direct solution rather than debating the system's design. I have the dielectric grease ready to apply to the connections and am still working on a good solution for insulating the components. Has anyone else found a specific type of thermal blanket that holds up well against road salt and moisture?