Raised air suspension rides like a lumber wagon.

[SSonnentag]

We have a 2017 S and a 2018 X. Both vehicles have air suspension, but when at full height they are so stiff and bouncy that they aren't useful for much more than clearing a tall speedbump. What are the odds that the CyberTruck's suspension will actually be useful for any sort of driving that requires high clearance rather than a single, nearly-parking-speed, obstacle avoidance maneuver? All of the suspension drop seems to be used up, meaning the raised position isn't actually available for realistic driving.

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[JBee]

I'm assuming that the MS MX aren't designed to travel in a high suspension setting, a CT would however. The likely reason the suspension is so hard and uncomfortable is because the airbags probably gave to much pressure in them to maintain the ride height. A different sized air bag, and wall thickness would help keep some suppleness. It also necessary on a off road vehicle like the CT for the air suspension to be soft enough to kee0 all 4 wheels on the ground and allow for maximum articulation to get traction down in terrain. Without that it won't work off-road well at all.