Self-Leveling Suspension

[Sparky120]

If you really want the self levelling suspension in Canada you can look at the Hyundai Palisade. Starting at Preferred trim level (45,500 cad$), the self levelling suspension is standard in Canada.

I know it comes in every trim level on the palisade. But the Telly is the bigger badder one of the 2. And wife and I love that there's a shifter not a knob or push button. But thanks for the suggestion. And I would trade my Telly for a Palisade.

 

[Sparky120]

I know it comes in every trim level on the palisade. But the Telly is the bigger badder one of the 2. And wife and I love that there's a shifter not a knob or push button. But thanks for the suggestion. And I would trade my Telly for a Palisade.

And when I mean bigger badder I mean cargo space etc.

 

[Vietvet]

I use to have a 1990 Cadillac De Ville. It had "air" levelers that sensed extra passengers and cargo..It adjusted as soon as the car was on... All ran on an air pump and sensor. These however need to travel several hundred feet and will self adjust as the vehicle moves up and down in normal movement forward. It uses chambers of valved fluid in the shocks. Volvo, Ford... even Chrysler I think... have used similar systems for years...

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We're often asked what exactly a Nivomat shock absorber is, and what the difference is compared to a regular shock absorber? Here are the answers to some of your frequently asked questions. Nivomats are self-leveling monotube shock absorbers designed by Sachs, which utilize the movement of...

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Point is, you have to just drive forward a short distance for them to adjust. I am not use to new tech myself so... when my T-Ride comes in (4 month wait), I will be learning a lot of things. Am an old dog..70+ Years Old but still willing to learn.

 

[alexdrums]

Lol, not if you add it after the fact. Just buy the shocks and get em installed.

When you get the the self-leveling shocks (tow package), I think the springs are different. So aftermarket shocks alone would probably have a different effect on the suspension than the factory install.

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[Barbara Whiting]

I Just bought the Telluride SX and asked them to add a tow hitch aftermarket. Nobody mentioned the self-leveling suspension issue. I'm hoping to but a small camper - 1800 to 2500 lbs - do I need to add this suspension upgrade in order to haul a small camper?

 

[mrmac]

I Just bought the Telluride SX and asked them to add a tow hitch aftermarket. Nobody mentioned the self-leveling suspension issue. I'm hoping to but a small camper - 1800 to 2500 lbs - do I need to add this suspension upgrade in order to haul a small camper?

No, you'll be fine.

 

[Barbara Whiting]

Thanks

 

[alexdrums]

I wouldn’t think so. You could certainly try it first without upgrading the suspension and see how it performs.

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[Rocky5000100]

And if you don't have the self-leveling shocks now, I'd honestly just spend $100 and fit air bags in the rear for those times you're towing and it's really sagging.

 

[AzTelly]

On my SX, we loaded the Telly down with a cargo carrier and all sorts of stuff and the rear end was sagging under the load. After a short distance, the rear end was back up to normal and it performed flawlessly the whole trip. I love the system and am very happy we opted for it. While it's not airbags, it is very effective and much more durable I would expect. I've had airbags in the past and was very impressed with my Telly.

 

[leonl]

I read many posts where it is suggested that the shocks adjust to increase ride height under increased load. My knowledge of shock absorbers is this: they DO NOT support weight. That is the job of the springs. Even the stiffest shock will compress under load. It's just fluid moving through valves or ports. You can compress a shock with your own weight. It just slowly collapses, and won't extend on its own. They concern I have is a stiffer ride all the time due to stiffer shock rates. We test drove one without self leveling and eventually bought one with. Seems stiffer to me. Also the one we bought has Perelli tires as opposed to Michelin on the test drive vehicle.

 

[AzTelly]

I read many posts where it is suggested that the shocks adjust to increase ride height under increased load. My knowledge of shock absorbers is this: they DO NOT support weight. That is the job of the springs. Even the stiffest shock will compress under load. It's just fluid moving through valves or ports. You can compress a shock with your own weight. It just slowly collapses, and won't extend on its own. They concern I have is a stiffer ride all the time due to stiffer shock rates. We test drove one without self leveling and eventually bought one with. Seems stiffer to me. Also the one we bought has Perelli tires as opposed to Michelin on the test drive vehicle.

I have not noticed any increase in harshness either loaded or unloaded. I am sure that the shock is harsher when the load increases but the increased load pushes through it. It's been great for us.

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[regaphysics]

I read many posts where it is suggested that the shocks adjust to increase ride height under increased load. My knowledge of shock absorbers is this: they DO NOT support weight. That is the job of the springs. Even the stiffest shock will compress under load. It's just fluid moving through valves or ports. You can compress a shock with your own weight. It just slowly collapses, and won't extend on its own. They concern I have is a stiffer ride all the time due to stiffer shock rates. We test drove one without self leveling and eventually bought one with. Seems stiffer to me. Also the one we bought has Perelli tires as opposed to Michelin on the test drive vehicle.

Shocks don't support weight per se, but they do exert pressure on the control arms - which exerts force on the wheels. Usually the force is just enough to counteract the bounce of the spring. My understanding of the nivomat shocks is that they build up more pressure the more they are compressed - which exerts enough force on the wheel to push it back into its ideal height. In theory, while towing you should have a softer ride, not firmer. But it might be firmer for everyday riding, depending on how its tuned. I think the palisade is tuned softer.

 

[alexdrums]

I have not noticed any increase in harshness either loaded or unloaded. I am sure that the shock is harsher when the load increases but the increased load pushes through it. It's been great for us.

Thanks for the info. Do you ever notice the rear end sagging after it has been parked for awhile and NOT loaded? This would drive me nuts!

 

[AzTelly]

Thanks for the info. Do you ever notice the rear end sagging after it has been parked for awhile and NOT loaded? This would drive me nuts!

No I never have had it sag unloaded. Just when loaded and then it self-corrects after a mile or two.

 

[OneArmBandit]

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Sorry for the night time after it was a long day and I didn't get to do it earlier. But you can see in the before that it's pretty much squatting but then after you can see it's leveled off and the wheel gap is showing the difference from before and after just look at the tire and too of the rear wheel well both shots were taking on the driver side as well.

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[OneArmBandit]

Nice 2015 H2 I Like that.

 

[Simmons77]

Based on the pics provided by KROD, it definitely looks like it's doing the job it says. Levels out after a bit of driving. I am glad I ordered mine with this option as I have a hitch hauler and haul my dual sport TW200 bike all on the tongue. This should be perfect for that. And there is no doubt a 2000 lb camper is going to sag the rear if his small trailer with relatively light (500lbs) sport bike resulted in that much sag. How much, that remains to be seen, but it will be noticeable for sure. Will it affect the ride? not sure, you'll have to let us know.

 

[alexdrums]

Using a weight distribution hitch with the regular suspension should eliminate any potential sagging.

 

[alexdrums]

But having a big ass motorcycle on the back could contribute to some sag! Short of using the Telly as a dump truck, this is the only reason I can think of to get the self-leveling suspension, so I am glad this is an option for you.