Rear Load Leveling
#1
Rear Load Leveling
I was under impression with our 2012 R/T and class IV trailer towing there was a load leveling system . . .
from Dodge:
The Trailer Tow Group IV provides equipment vital for heavy duty towing applications. The package includes:
Class IV receiver hitch
7 and 4 pin wiring harness
Heavy-duty cooling
Rear load leveling suspension
220 amp alternator
Full-size spare tire
I was looking under the Durango today, and did not see anything that looked like compressor lines etc. . . and was concerned that mine did not have this feature. . . I did some searching and it seems that the leveling comes from special shocks that "pump up" while driving to maintain a constant length (ride height). . . Is this true? . Anyone actually experience this effect? (put a heavy load in back, or attach trailer with large tongue weight . . . vehicle starts out setting low in rear, but "pumps up" after the shocks bounce a few times.)?
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from Dodge:
The Trailer Tow Group IV provides equipment vital for heavy duty towing applications. The package includes:
Class IV receiver hitch
7 and 4 pin wiring harness
Heavy-duty cooling
Rear load leveling suspension
220 amp alternator
Full-size spare tire
I was looking under the Durango today, and did not see anything that looked like compressor lines etc. . . and was concerned that mine did not have this feature. . . I did some searching and it seems that the leveling comes from special shocks that "pump up" while driving to maintain a constant length (ride height). . . Is this true? . Anyone actually experience this effect? (put a heavy load in back, or attach trailer with large tongue weight . . . vehicle starts out setting low in rear, but "pumps up" after the shocks bounce a few times.)?
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Here is more than you probably ever wanted to know about the Nivomat self-leveling shock absorbers:
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/Arti...rol_units.aspx
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/Arti...rol_units.aspx
#7
I was curious if anyone actually experienced it in action.
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#9
Here is more than you probably ever wanted to know about the Nivomat self-leveling shock absorbers:
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/Arti...rol_units.aspx
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/Arti...rol_units.aspx
Did a search on Nivomat, and found another site that expands the description even further.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/pdf/nivomat.pdf
even more than more than you ever wanted to know.
#10
I'm happy that the system is simple and functional which mean won't break down. But its old tech, I mean look at that 1990 Volvo wagon in the pitcure. lol Since Dodge charges extra for it with the tow package ist disappointing a bit. Could of been standard if you ask me.
Last edited by PhatboyC; 01-18-2012 at 10:29 AM.