hydraulic body motion control QX56 and towing

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When we purchased our 2012 QX56 I was informed by the dealer that the hydraulic body motion control was not recommended if we planned on towing. Does anyone here have experience with this feature and towing in the real world?

Thanks!,
Darrin
 
Your dealer doesn't know what they're talking about. The QXs equipped with hydraulic body motion control have the same 8,500 lb towing capacity as those without it.

I towed a 4,500 lb enclosed trailer with mine last week. The biggest problem I had was having to keep checking the rear view mirror to see if the trailer was still back there...it towed like a dream.
 
Yea, same here towed our 6500 lb 30' Travel Trailer last weekend.
 
Thanks for the replies. THey did not say it had diminished capacity, just that the motion control would fight the trailer. Since you have first hand experience with towing using the motion control, do you notice any odd behavior in regards to motion while towing?

Thanks!
Darrin
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I don't see how it could 'fight' the trailer, since it's goal is to keep the truck level you think it would actually help. I honestly cannot tell the difference between by 2011 which didn't have the option, and the 2013 that does. Both tow'd the same trailer and the only thing I run into is a 'bouncing' of the tongue of the trailer over wavey sections of the highway. I've not tried increasing tongue weight to see if that helps at all.
 
Thanks for the link.

I spent about another hour watching other QX videos.
 
yes that was the point.. ;)

Look at the patrol, which is what this car is based off, and you will see more info than if you just search for qx56...
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Ok thanks everyone for the input. Thinking of trading in for the last of the V8's when and if that occurs and want to know what options to include.

Best,
Darrin
 
When I was looking I had some must have options not easy to find. Finally found one but it came with the Touring suspension which I didn't care about. I found it to be one of the best options on the vehicle. Off ramps this truck does not roll over, it's straight and easy to drive. I would definitely pay for this option.
 
Punisher said:
When I was looking I had some must have options not easy to find. Finally found one but it came with the Touring suspension which I didn't care about. I found it to be one of the best options on the vehicle. Off ramps this truck does not roll over, it's straight and easy to drive. I would definitely pay for this option.
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Same here for me, it kind of came with my upgraded QX when I negotiated and now that I have it love it compared to my old 2011 without. It's honestly an amazing system for such a large SUV it doesn't handle with one. Also I get multiple compliments on the ride from co-workers that have other luxury brand vehicles..:D
 
I can tell you that the 2012 version without the body motion control is so far advanced over any suv I have ever driven. All I can compare to are Chevy's, Ford's and the like but this thing sticks like a racecar in turns with zero lean. I go too fast around cloverleafs now. I would be wearing out some tires with the hbmc!!
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Kcrebel said:
I can tell you that the 2012 version without the body motion control is so far advanced over any suv I have ever driven. All I can compare to are Chevy's, Ford's and the like but this thing sticks like a racecar in turns with zero lean. I go too fast around cloverleafs now. I would be wearing out some tires with the hbmc!!
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I think you're confused. The QX with body control controls lean and makes it stick in the corners. Without it's just another SUV chassis.
 
agree with punish... when i go off the exit ramps i sometimes just ride those curves and the car sticks--the hbmc is worth every penny. coming from 5 years of driving armadas without this system, it is a definite difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Punisher said:
I think you're confused. The QX with body control controls lean and makes it stick in the corners. Without it's just another SUV chassis.
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No, actually I'm crystal clear and spot on in my assessment. It's totally different and because it's a body on frame design it severely reduces the roll that most other suv's experience in corners and turns. Been driving full size trucks and suv's my whole life and the qx was the first time I ever experienced what it felt like to not roll into a turn or corner. Certainly it doesn't stiffen hydraulically like the hbmc nor should it but to just blow it off as just another suv chassis is a complete disservice.
Matter of fact I would challenge any of you guys to take a 2013 year model of the suv of your choice and take it around a cloverleaf at 40 mph after doing the same cloverleaf in a 2013 base model qx.
If you report back no difference you aren't being honest with the rest of us.
I know because I have driven them both and there is no comparison.
I can't imagine what the hbmc is like. I don't need it :) I have a tendency to take corners too fast at times as it is.
 
to each his own but i have driven two armadas for nearly 6 years. they are body on frame as well and I can assure you they do NOT drive the same as a Q with HBMC. no way.

I no doubt agree that the stock Q w/o HBMC handles corners great, but with HBMC is really feels like a race car (for lack of better words)

smoke this video over:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXyALLsxgFk

specifically at 2:53:

http://youtu.be/EXyALLsxgFk?t=2m55s

explains it better.
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Kcrebel said:
No, actually I'm crystal clear and spot on in my assessment. It's totally different and because it's a body on frame design it severely reduces the roll that most other suv's experience in corners and turns. Been driving full size trucks and suv's my whole life and the qx was the first time I ever experienced what it felt like to not roll into a turn or corner. Certainly it doesn't stiffen hydraulically like the hbmc nor should it but to just blow it off as just another suv chassis is a complete disservice.
Matter of fact I would challenge any of you guys to take a 2013 year model of the suv of your choice and take it around a cloverleaf at 40 mph after doing the same cloverleaf in a 2013 base model qx.
If you report back no difference you aren't being honest with the rest of us.
I know because I have driven them both and there is no comparison.
I can't imagine what the hbmc is like. I don't need it :) I have a tendency to take corners too fast at times as it is.
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Body on frame is not uncommon and it won't help cornering. It's main reason for use is it's quieter. It's a body attached to a chassis so when the chassis rolls in a corner, so does the body. I have it in my Tahoe LTZ and it feels just like any other vehicle leaning over in the corners. When I take my QX for a ride with the HBMC it is worlds apart better with zero roll in the corners since the hydraulic system pumps fluid into the side that would lean to straighten it out.
 
Punisher said:
Body on frame is not uncommon and it won't help cornering. It's main reason for use is it's quieter. It's a body attached to a chassis so when the chassis rolls in a corner, so does the body. I have it in my Tahoe LTZ and it feels just like any other vehicle leaning over in the corners. When I take my QX for a ride with the HBMC it is worlds apart better with zero roll in the corners since the hydraulic system pumps fluid into the side that would lean to straighten it out.
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Well I will leave it up to the engineers to decipher the difference because there is no comparison between the base model qx and the 12 tahoe ltz I test drove or the 08 tahoe z71 we traded in. Whether they are body on frame or not they rolled horribly in turns and the qx absolutely does not. Maybe I should drive one with the HBMC just to experience the difference between good and great.
I will challenge anyone to take a 12 tahoe into the same curve at same speed as a base model qx. The only thing we will check at the other end will be your line and the seat of your pants. :)
I've driven both and there is no comparison and I don't care what anyone else says.
 
Kcrebel said:
Well I will leave it up to the engineers to decipher the difference because there is no comparison between the base model qx and the 12 tahoe ltz I test drove or the 08 tahoe z71 we traded in. Whether they are body on frame or not they rolled horribly in turns and the qx absolutely does not. Maybe I should drive one with the HBMC just to experience the difference between good and great.
I will challenge anyone to take a 12 tahoe into the same curve at same speed as a base model qx. The only thing we will check at the other end will be your line and the seat of your pants. :)
I've driven both and there is no comparison and I don't care what anyone else says.
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I'm honestly not trying to be a jerk and certainly no disrespect. Your post just has me wondering if you possibly purchased a QX and have the HBMC but just didn't think you do. Everything you say sounds like you are driving a HBMC which would make sense. Either way, it's all good.
 
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