Suspension Enhancement Recommendations for a 2004 Saturn Vue Red Line
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Single Path
- Analog Display
- 100 psi
- Firestone
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Light Duty
- Timbren
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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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