I am in the market for a new Ody but I have been concerned that the Ody appears to ride
low in the back with the magic seat, etc.
If it cant carry 4 bikes and a suitcase in the back how can it tow a tent trailer?
I am in the market for a new Ody but I have been concerned that the Ody appears to ride<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by daisydavi:
I have a hidden hitch mounted for my Thule 4-bike swing away bike rack. The rear of the car rides TOO low with one adult bike and 3 childrens bikes loaded, and with one suitcase in the rear interior. I had to take the adult bike off to drive safely but the van still is uncomfortably low. (2 suitcases are loaded on the top in my Sears cargo carrier). Is there an airlift I can use to raise it? I have had the suspension checked by the dealer, and nothing is malfunctioning according to them.</font>
One of the AirLift systems, the AirLift 1000, is like the Coil Rite. It installs an air valve somewhere accessible, and you plug an air hose in and pump it up yourself as you need it.<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">The Coil Rite looks similar to the Airlift setup...what exactly is the difference between the two systems? Cost difference?</font>
Could you please elaborate more on the Coil Rite you have:<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BrianB:
I also had the rear end too low problem travelling & trailering in our 2000 LX Odyssey. I installed the 'Coil Rite' firestone system and have been pleased so far.</font>
Originally posted by BrianB:
The van ride has not changed at all and seems to have improved in the higher rear load condition.
Thanks BrianB for the swift and thorough reply. BTW, I cant wait to see your Instructions already. I may have another question relating to the above comment.![]()
Did you mean that...
1) WHEN with "air coils" inflated to the recommended pressure
2) WHEN vehicled loaded (subjective)
...THEN the Ody drives better (improved) than before. YES or NO???
IF "YES"...
Do you feel "harshness" while driving it (under the 2 conditions above) over a bump ??? - which would have "bottomed out" if it were still under Honda's OEM setup.
I asked this question because I remebered Nemogira once said something about his Ody, while loaded and AirLift inflated, handled or rode ... "TERRIBLY" or something like that (I forgot exactly what he said/meant)
P/S Nemo, If you read this post, please share your experience.![]()
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[This message has been edited by abyez (edited 01-02-2002).]
In regards to question 1; I would say the bottoms of the hidden hitch and the factory hitch are very close if not the same height.Tim Kowal said:...
1. Is any receiver hitch less likely to bottom out (e.g. the factory installed one vs hidden hitch?
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