Helper Spring Options For A 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
Question:
Do you have a recommendation for a air ride or helper spring add on for a Hyundai 2017 Santa Fe front wheel drive?
asked by: Tracy
Expert Reply:
While there aren't suspension enhancement options available for your 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, if you use your vehicle for towing you could use a weight distribution system to level your setup. Firestone has suspension kits for previous years but there isn't one for 2017 models.
A weight distribution system creates a level, stable ride when you tow a trailer. It will help keep your towing setup level and make sure the weight of your trailer doesn't cause undue stress on your vehicle. One to consider is the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37061ET.
To start, you need to figure out your loaded trailer tongue weight (TW). Your tongue weight is the downward force you're putting on the ball of the weight distribution setup with your loaded trailer, plus the weight of any gear behind the rear axle of your vehicle. Note that this is not the dry (unloaded) weight listed on your trailer spec sheet, but rather the fully loaded, ready-to-tow weight after you've packed in all the gear you want to carry.
To determine your trailer tongue weight, you can use a scale like the etrailer # e99044. Also add in the weight of any cargo (gear, coolers, luggage, etc.) you've added behind your rear axle. This sum will be the total tongue weight you have to work with.
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Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Light Duty
- Firestone
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