How much can a stock compressor take?

[DieselDan]

Hey guys, I have been working on something to allow me to control the factory air suspension, however, I am hesitant to start wiring because I don't want to blow up my compressor prematurely. I plan on just driving the car at my current sensor lowered height while driving or having it slammed every once in a while when it is parked, just to keep from prematurely wearing the suspension. What I am curious to know is, how often could you slam the car without dramatically lowering the life expectancy of your compressor? And also by slammed, I intend the car to leave some pressure in the bags so that it won't have to completely refill the bags before it begins to raise the car. Would 2-3 times a week be too frequent? Thanks!

 

[philly0420]

Only one way to find out

 

[LINCBRA]

Blowing prematurely sucks...

 

[LaserSVT]

About half the time I park my car I slam it. Its prolly bad for my ball joints and bags but it looks cool.
Anywho, when the car goes to normal park height and raises itself upon startup it takes the compressor 25-32 seconds depending on outside air temps. When slammed and raised to normal ride height (sensor lowered height) it takes 40-45 seconds. So thats how much more stress the compressor sees. May take a year off its life so that it only lasts 9 years instead of 10.

 

[Don Pfau]

Yes I thinks it would be hardest on the air bags.