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Hi Team

anyone got any ideas for stiffening up the suspension on the Kia. we are considering using the Grayston Engineering additional coil springs to stiffen it up

regards

CUFCBARSIDE

Does it need it? Reason I ask is that I have not towed yet with my 59 plate Sorento. Its supposed to have a higher noseweight allowance than my old 56 plate one.

David

Hi David

the kia does tow well ours is a 57 plate and goes like an express train ! but when towing there does appear sometimes to wobble occasional like it is wallowing in the bends.

we tow at approx 84% and carry very little in the van.

we are thinking of stiffening up the suspension on the back just to stop the wobble effect. i understand the MK1 Sorentos had auto leveling system which isnt fitted to the MK 2. We have reinforced tyres with nitrogen filled which made a big difference

regards

Elizabeth & Mark

I would have thought that if it tows level then the problem might be elsewhere. Why I say that is that our next door neighbour had a few problems with stability initially when he changed from a single axle to a twin. He tows with a long wheel base Shogun. I think he solved the problem by experimenting with the loading of the van. It looks as though it will be some months before I get to tow with mine so can't comment on how I find the towing.

David

The van might need more of a load.  An empty van often behaves totally different from a loaded one.  Trial and error, I'm afraid, but of course don't exceed your maximum weights.

If that doesn't help, I would say it's probably worth checking your suspension bushes, especially if your vehicle is high mileage.  The suspension  - and usually the bushes - is more greatly stressed when towing, and and weakness will be highlighted.

Jim

We are on our second Sorento, first was a 56 reg XS, (mk 2) which towed very well. No problems with suspension.

Now have new Titan (one of the last of old model!) That seems a bit firmer on suspension, but it has 18" wheels so maybe they are stiffer, again seems to tow fine (only used it once so far!)

Quote: Originally posted by AVON EAGLE on 23/7/2014

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Thanks for that info Watt Tyler. I'm going to talk to the Kia dealers about the problem (If it is still not right) Check out the different options.
What did you actually buy - was it the rubber inserts or the extra springs. (Some fit inside the Kia springs - others go somewhere else - on the bracket I think. )

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