Solution for Rear Suspension Sag While Towing With 2016 Honda Pilot

Updated 01/16/2021 | Published 01/14/2021

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Question:

I am towing my Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS with a 2016 Honda Pilot Elite with the tow upgrade. Due to sag I would like to add some air bags to my springs, but I dont see anything available for a 2016. Do you have anything that fits my vehicle? Or have an alternative solution? Thank you!

asked by: Sri R

Expert Reply:

You're correct, none of our vendors offer a suspension enhancement solution for your 2016 Honda Pilot, but I do have another more effective solution for you.

As opposed to suspension enhancement which works best to support weights that's hauled in the vehicle, a
weight distribution system uses leverage provided by spring bars to transfer a portion of the trailer's tongue weight from the rear vehicle axle to the front vehicle axle which does a much better job of leveling out the sag.

This will level the ride height, as well as improving braking and steering response. Because travel trailers are especially vulnerable to trailer sway cause by crosswinds and oncoming and passing traffic, using a weight distribution system that features an integrated sway control system is highly recommended.

The GVWR of your Wolf Pup is around 3900 lbs, which means in the worst case scenario the trailer tongue weight would be about 600 lbs fully loaded or around 400 lbs if you were towing the trailer completely empty. For a travel trailer in that tongue weight range, I'd recommend the Fastway e2, part # FA92-00-0800 which is effective for trailers with a 400-800 lb tongue weight.

You'll also need a 2 inch trailer ball with a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank like part # A-90. To install the trailer ball, you'll need a thin walled 1-7/8 socket. If you don't have one, we offer it as part # EQ70-00-4800.

If you click the provided link, you can see a video of my buddy Randy describing how to set up the Fastway e2 system.