The invention is a suspension system, typically for use between a cab and
a truck frame, includes a strut module having a strut and an air spring,
and a control module, connected to a source of pressurized air, for
sensing a distance between the cab and truck frame and selectively
pressurizing the air spring in response to changes in that distance.
Preferably, the strut is a McPherson-type strut and the air spring
encloses at least a portion of the strut to provide a compact assembly
and includes a three point connection to the cab and frame to resist
relative lateral movement between the cab and frame. The strut also
preferably is a magnetorheological-type damper so that the control module
can adjust the damping characteristics of the strut to optimize rider
comfort.