Del Sandy replied on 06/02/2018 18:00
Posted on 06/02/2018 18:00
Hi All, I bought my 2014 2.0 KX-4 AWD Sportage as a Tow car as they had good reviews.
My first choice was a Hyundai Santa Fe as it had self levelling suspension (7 seater) but my wife found it to big to drive!
However I have recently read that the Sportage rear coil springs are not very strong and sag during towing and perhaps worse on the 2014 update (more ride comfort usually means weaker springs!). The main reason for getting stopped whilst towing.
I do not want to put the rubber spring assisters between the coils as this loads up only part of the coil length and the best way of cracking a spring.
I like the MAD helper springs which go inside the original springs without removing them, just remove the lower shock absorber bolt then jack up, screw the helper spring into the middle of the original spring.
As the spring is progressive it will hardly be noticed during normal driving but will prevent sagging.
If the main concern is the warranty, I can easily take these off, then put back afterwards.
Has anybody thoughts / got experience of these springs, I would like your opinions
I have already considered changing the wife but that does not appear to be an option!
Cheers
Derek
Del Sandy
Caravanner from Berkshire