Rear suspension problem on minivan

On 8/10/2011 6:40 AM, Rob wrote:
> Chrysler used to upgrade the minivans in Colorado with the "high altitude
> package" when customers had issues. they had a bigger radiator, trans
> cooler and two upgraded and larger cooling fans.

I have all of that.. I have a suspension problem. Nothing else.
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> that might help your trans but these were heavy duty transmissions to begin
> with. Also keep in mind the vehicle needs to be 1.5 times heavier than the
> towed load to make sure the load doesn't start fishtailing.

The Trailer package handled all of that. A load leveler will handle any
trailer problem. I am attempting to resolve the dragging rear end when
the van is full of passengers... Without the lightweight trailer.

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> your rear suspension choices might be limited on whether or not you have 3rd
> row 'sto n go"

Yep...
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>>> On 8/9/2011 12:28 PM, NotMe wrote:
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>>>>> On 8/8/2011 7:53 PM, NotMe wrote:
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>>>>>>> Anyone have information on how to beef up the rear suspension on a
>>>>>>> Dodge
>>>>>>> minivan for trailer towing. My problem is with van fully loaded the
>>>>>>> Hitch
>>>>>>> rides too low and every dip creates contact with pavement. Trailer is
>>>>>>> quite light, but could run up to a thousand lbs of cargo in the
>>>>>>> future.
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>>>>>> Load lever hitch.
>>>>> Load leveler.
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>>>>> That doesn't do much good when you have 6 people in the vehicle and no
>>>>> trailer. The receiver will hit pavement over every driveway. The van
>>>>> already has the factory trailer package. But the single leaf spring is
>>>>> a
>>>>> damned joke and the same as for the non trailer package.
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>>>> Six people in a mini van and you're so close to the load limit that
>>>> would
>>>> preclude any useful cargo in a trailer.
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>>> Sooo? It still makes the Hitch drag without a trailer. I need to resolve
>>> that problem or replace the van with something heavier. I prefer the
>>> Minivan though.
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>> Sell the van and get something load appropriate or wait until the
>> transmission dies THEN get something load appropriate.
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>> Pick one ... the result is the same.
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On 8/10/2011 4:57 AM, SRN wrote:
> > wrote in message
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>> Anyone have information on how to beef up the rear suspension on a Dodge
>> minivan for trailer towing. My problem is with van fully loaded the Hitch
>> rides too low and every dip creates contact with pavement. Trailer is
>> quite light, but could run up to a thousand lbs of cargo in the future.
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> Look into adding an air lift suspension kit in the rear. I installed one on
> my old 1991 Grand Voyager years ago when I used it for delivery carrying
> heavy loads. I carried a bicycle pump with me to pump up the airbags when
> needed. Don't scrimp on price, buy the beefiest system you can find for long
> term reliability.

That is a good thought.
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It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard
the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all
ages who mean to govern well, but *They mean to govern*. They promise to
be good masters, *but they mean to be masters*. Daniel Webster