I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.

Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?

 

"highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
>
> Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
>

We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

"highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
>
> Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
>

We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

"highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
>
> Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
>

We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

highkm wrote:
> I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
>
> Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?

wow, know I know what car I'm NOT going to use for moving...

 

highkm wrote:
> I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
>
> Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?

wow, know I know what car I'm NOT going to use for moving...

 

highkm wrote:
> I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
>
> Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?

wow, know I know what car I'm NOT going to use for moving...

 

Yes, with additional passengers the weight did probably exceed 500LB,
but it should be able to handle it. I've put more weight in a 2003
Accord. I am planning to somehow load 300-500LB on the front, to crush
the front springs. I haven't figured out how to do that yet.

tww wrote:
> "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> > drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> > want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> > looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> > claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> > that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> > service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> > time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
> >
> > Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
> >
>
> We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
> people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
> something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

Yes, with additional passengers the weight did probably exceed 500LB,
but it should be able to handle it. I've put more weight in a 2003
Accord. I am planning to somehow load 300-500LB on the front, to crush
the front springs. I haven't figured out how to do that yet.

tww wrote:
> "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> > drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> > want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> > looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> > claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> > that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> > service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> > time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
> >
> > Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
> >
>
> We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
> people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
> something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

Yes, with additional passengers the weight did probably exceed 500LB,
but it should be able to handle it. I've put more weight in a 2003
Accord. I am planning to somehow load 300-500LB on the front, to crush
the front springs. I haven't figured out how to do that yet.

tww wrote:
> "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> > drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> > want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> > looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> > claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> > that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> > service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> > time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
> >
> > Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
> >
>
> We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
> people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
> something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

We have used our '03 Pilot several times for trips to either Lowes or
that other local store to purchase landscaping/home improvement
materials. On 2 occasions I have loaded up around 900lbs of materials
plus the 300lbs from me and my wife and have no problem with the
springs. Now I have driven straight home which is about a 10 minute
drive and have unloaded the material right away. Also I don't know if
there is a difference between the '03 and the '06 spring system.

We love the Pilot and would highly reccomend it.

Shawn

highkm wrote:
> Yes, with additional passengers the weight did probably exceed 500LB,
> but it should be able to handle it. I've put more weight in a 2003
> Accord. I am planning to somehow load 300-500LB on the front, to crush
> the front springs. I haven't figured out how to do that yet.
>
> tww wrote:
> > "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
> > news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > > I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> > > drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> > > want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> > > looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> > > claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> > > that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> > > service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> > > time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
> > >
> > > Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
> > >
> >
> > We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
> > people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
> > something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

We have used our '03 Pilot several times for trips to either Lowes or
that other local store to purchase landscaping/home improvement
materials. On 2 occasions I have loaded up around 900lbs of materials
plus the 300lbs from me and my wife and have no problem with the
springs. Now I have driven straight home which is about a 10 minute
drive and have unloaded the material right away. Also I don't know if
there is a difference between the '03 and the '06 spring system.

We love the Pilot and would highly reccomend it.

Shawn

highkm wrote:
> Yes, with additional passengers the weight did probably exceed 500LB,
> but it should be able to handle it. I've put more weight in a 2003
> Accord. I am planning to somehow load 300-500LB on the front, to crush
> the front springs. I haven't figured out how to do that yet.
>
> tww wrote:
> > "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
> > news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > > I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> > > drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> > > want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> > > looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> > > claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> > > that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> > > service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> > > time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
> > >
> > > Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
> > >
> >
> > We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
> > people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
> > something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

We have used our '03 Pilot several times for trips to either Lowes or
that other local store to purchase landscaping/home improvement
materials. On 2 occasions I have loaded up around 900lbs of materials
plus the 300lbs from me and my wife and have no problem with the
springs. Now I have driven straight home which is about a 10 minute
drive and have unloaded the material right away. Also I don't know if
there is a difference between the '03 and the '06 spring system.

We love the Pilot and would highly reccomend it.

Shawn

highkm wrote:
> Yes, with additional passengers the weight did probably exceed 500LB,
> but it should be able to handle it. I've put more weight in a 2003
> Accord. I am planning to somehow load 300-500LB on the front, to crush
> the front springs. I haven't figured out how to do that yet.
>
> tww wrote:
> > "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message
> > news:1160165503.842098.70110@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > > I have a 2006 Pilot. I loaded the back with about 300Lb of junk and
> > > drove with it for a week. The back springs got compressed and do not
> > > want to come back to the hight of the front of the vehicle. The car
> > > looks . I am surprised that the rear springs are that weak. Honda
> > > claims that the same thing would happen with a Ridgeline. I guess
> > > that's why they can't compete with North American trucks. The Honda
> > > service said that the front springs will collapse after a period of
> > > time (because it's normal), so the car will look level.
> > >
> > > Has anyone had this type of experience with their SUV?
> > >
> >
> > We have loaded our 03 up many times before -- 300 lbs is akin to a couple of
> > people sitting in the 3 rd seat. No problems. Sure you did not have
> > something more like 1/2 a ton back there -- or more.

 

Wow I have never had any problems with my 2004...I've driven a 200-mile
trip with about a 2500 lb. trailer, probably close to 500 lbs. of
equipment in the back, and five people...it barely strained the engine
and my height looks perfectly normal. Perhaps you have some sort of a
defect in the rear?

 

Wow I have never had any problems with my 2004...I've driven a 200-mile
trip with about a 2500 lb. trailer, probably close to 500 lbs. of
equipment in the back, and five people...it barely strained the engine
and my height looks perfectly normal. Perhaps you have some sort of a
defect in the rear?