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Rkammer
07-12-2005, 02:41 PM
Got to looking at my car sitting on a level surface today and the left rear is lower then the right rear by a full inch. I made sure to crank the engine and let the suspension level out and the right rear is 29 inches from the ground thru the center of the wheel to the wheel well lip. The left one measures only 28 inches. Is there an adjustment for the air springs? The front of the car is level on both sides. Is this in spec or abnormal? Thanks. :)
BK_GrandMarquis
07-12-2005, 02:45 PM
Got to looking at my car sitting on a level surface today and the left rear is lower then the right rear by a full inch. I made sure to crank the engine and let the suspension level out and the right rear is 29 inches from the ground thru the center of the wheel to the wheel well lip. The left one measures only 28 inches. Is there an adjustment for the air springs? The front of the car is level on both sides. Is this in spec or abnormal? Thanks. :)
I don't think this is a real problem. I think it levels out when you drive. It's only temporary. I have noticed it when I drive up my sister's driveway, which happens to be on a hill. When I drive in, the car tilts to one side while I go in. I suspect this is why the suspension is lopsided. I haven't had anyone follow me on the road and tell me that my car is still lopsided. I don't notice this problem when I drive into a driveway on level ground either.
RoyLPita
07-12-2005, 04:02 PM
If you believe that this is a problem and your MM is still within 3/36 warranty, take it in.
SergntMac
07-12-2005, 04:02 PM
Both of my Marauders were "lopsided" in this manner. one half an inch difference side to side in the rear, with opposite one-quarter inch difference in the front. If I had not measured it for another reason, I would not have known it.
MarauderMark
07-12-2005, 04:39 PM
Both of my Marauders were "lopsided" in this manner. one half an inch difference side to side in the rear, with opposite one-quarter inch difference in the front. If I had not measured it for another reason, I would not have known it.


So this is ok not a problem? or should it go in for a fix? Cause i noticed this on mine and until this thread came up i totally forgot about it. :D .
Rkammer
07-12-2005, 04:52 PM
Mine needs to go in for a problem with the radio and I'll ask them to address it at that time. I think an inch is a bit much.
MarauderMark
07-12-2005, 04:59 PM
Mine needs to go in for a problem with the radio and I'll ask them to address it at that time. I think an inch is a bit much.


Great!! Please post your findings..:up:
SergntMac
07-12-2005, 05:28 PM
So this is ok not a problem? or should it go in for a fix? Cause i noticed this on mine and until this thread came up i totally forgot about it. :D .
Well, Mark (shrug) it's not a problem for me, it is what it is. But, it sounds a bit extreme in Rkammer's case.
MENINBLK
07-12-2005, 11:01 PM
Got to looking at my car sitting on a level surface today and the left rear is lower then the right rear by a full inch. I made sure to crank the engine and let the suspension level out and the right rear is 29 inches from the ground thru the center of the wheel to the wheel well lip. The left one measures only 28 inches. Is there an adjustment for the air springs? The front of the car is level on both sides. Is this in spec or abnormal? Thanks. :)

Drop a level on the ground, and then in the floor of your trunk.
I wouldn't be surprised if the ground is NOT level and the Marauder is.

The Marauder will level itself through 4 points. Your 4 wheels.
If they all are not in the same plane, the Marauder may compensate.

Also, if one front spring is weak, it will cause the diagonally opposite rear
to be higher.