Suspension Enhancement Recommendations for a 2004 Saturn Vue Red Line

Updated 10/26/2011 | Published 10/25/2011

Products Featured in This Question

Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

(715)

$124.94

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(880)

$166.44

Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path

(360)

$443.38

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

(6326)

$269.36

Question:

I will be purchasing the Curt Hitch for the Saturn Vue Redline, But I worry about bottoming out.The Vue Redline has a lower ride hight, I think because the springs are shorter. The Firestone Kit seems like the solution, if they fit. Can you help me with fit?

asked by: Sam S

Expert Reply:

If you look at the video I have linked of the CURT Trailer Hitch, # 13591, being installed, you will see that the muffler is actually positioned lower than the hitch. You will not have to worry much about bottoming out unless it is a very steep grade.

Adding suspension enhancement will not raise the vehicle height it will provide support when under load. You would be more likely to bottom out when a trailer attached if the vehicle sags from the tongue weight of the trailer. In this case, suspension enhancement will help to keep the vehicle level.

I would go with the Firestone Vehicle Suspension, # F4169, that you have selected as a good economical solution. This system does require that you adjust the air levels and you can do that manually like at a air compressor pump, or you can add a vehicle mount compressor and gauge system like the Level Command II, # F2158. I have included links to the installation details for both parts.

For a system that you can install and not worry about adding/removing air, I would go with the Timbren system, # TGMRVUE. I have included a link to the install details for this system as well. I have also included a link to our suspension enhancement FAQs for you.