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Air Shocks on a Prius Plug-in

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by virtualy, Sep 24, 2014.

  1. virtualy

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    I have a new PiP. I have a hitch mounted bike rack. I have a steep driveway. If I go slowly, I can get onto and up the driveway without grinding the hitch. But if I attach the bike rack, it is unable to clear the driveway no matter how slowly I go.

    I am looking for a solution. I have air bags on my Tundra for hauling a fifth wheel. They lift the frame. I thought that might work on the Prius to lift the frame enough to allow the bike rack to clear the street/driveway.

    Has anyone ever installed air lifts on a PiP, or any comparable Prius frame?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 virtualy, Sep 24, 2014
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    bump
     
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    could you use different springs?
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 24, 2015
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    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    #4 peterjmc, Mar 24, 2015
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    Thanks, peter.
     
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    Are you going up a steep slope, then over a crest, and the crest causes the problem? Get a concrete contractor in, to smooth out that transition?

    Up the hill from us you see a lot of steep driveways with crests, they often have battle scars.
     
    #6 Mendel Leisk, Mar 24, 2015
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    No crest. Just a sharp, uphill transition from the street. Checked with city planners and concrete guy. Raising the frame, if possible, is both simpler and cheaper.
     
    #7 virtualy, Mar 24, 2015
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