[olddog]

Thanks guys.

I was looking at the air suspension for my Escape. Looks like they are all geared toward performance and an even stiffer ride. At least most retain the original springs.

I may look at taller profile tires that have a softer side wall. I doubt the rim OD can be reduce much, as the rotors are quite large.

So in short I cannot do much with the Escape without spending a bunch of money that could go to another automobile. I realize the seats leave a lot to be desired for long travel, but I thought it worth a look to make it better for short trips.