Stiff Suspension

[bdgstaylor]

I bought used 2020 Telluride SX Prestige in August with 68k mi. I find the ride very stiff, especially the rear suspension. I drove to Chicago for Thanksgiving and my son asked (begged) to trade his 2nd row seat for a front seat which I did. I could not believe how rough the ride was in the rear (similar to the Ford Pinto I had out of college (way back when...)). I think some of the highway bumps lifted me off the 2nd row seat. Is the self leveling suspension known for stiffness? I am taking it to a dealer Tuesday to check it out. If he says struts and/or shocks are questionable, I would opt for replacing it with simply standard rear suspension as I do not plan to tow anything except a few bicycles.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I bought used 2020 Telluride SX Prestige in August with 68k mi. I find the ride very stiff, especially the rear suspension. I drove to Chicago for Thanksgiving and my son asked (begged) to trade his 2nd row seat for a front seat which I did. I could not believe how rough the ride was in the rear (similar to the Ford Pinto I had out of college (way back when...)). I think some of the highway bumps lifted me off the 2nd row seat. Is the self leveling suspension known for stiffness? I am taking it to a dealer Tuesday to check it out. If he says struts and/or shocks are questionable, I would opt for replacing it with simply standard rear suspension as I do not plan to tow anything except a few bicycles.

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. I'm glad you found us... If your Telluride has the electronically controlled suspension where you can adjust the stiffness/harshness, this product might be what you're looking for:

Mando ECS10 Suspension Control

Plug ‘n play device for the Kia Stinger, Genesis G70 and Genesis G80 with an Electronically Controlled Suspension. Stock damping force is set at only 60% of what the suspension can use. This module allows you to use 100% – even on “uneven” roads. It automatically detects the damping pressure.

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It's made by the same company that makes the ECS (electronically controlled suspenion) in Kia, Hyundai and Genesis vehicles...