Self adjusting air ride switch

[Blk04MM]

Is this possible for the MM with the current factory air suspension??
:confused: ...

[fastblackmerc]

Is this possible for the MM with the current factory air suspension??
:confused: ...

:confused: What do you want to do. The air ride suspension is automatic already. :confused:

[Blk04MM]

:confused: What do you want to do. The air ride suspension is automatic already. :confused:

Don't really want to do it. The thought crossed my mind if it could be user adjusted like ...make higher/lower from a switch inside the vehicle vs the normal way to do it

[RF Overlord]

A better title to this thread would have been "manually adjustable air ride switch".

The ride height sensor is nothing more than an analogue pot. Measure the resistance range and find a similar pot you can mount on the dashboard. Reconfigure the wiring harness and wallah.

[fastblackmerc]

Don't really want to do it. The thought crossed my mind if it could be user adjusted like ...make higher/lower from a switch inside the vehicle vs the normal way to do it

It could be done. You'd have to disconnect the factory sensor on the Watts link.

You would need two switches. One to operate the compressor, one to operate the solenoids to vent (lower) the system.

[EMAS]

I've seen a number of Mark VIII that have been done this way. With a some Relays and switches it can be set up so that you can switch back and forth between the standard auto mode or manually adjust the height as desired. Maybe over on the Mark VIII forums someone has posted a wiring diagram of how they did it.

Basically you'd have to have a 5 terminal relay that could switch the input signal to the computer from the factory sensor to your new adjustment switch/pot.

[Blk04MM]

A better title to this thread would have been "manually adjustable air ride switch".

The ride height sensor is nothing more than an analogue pot. Measure the resistance range and find a similar pot you can mount on the dashboard. Reconfigure the wiring harness and wallah.

I meant self as in "person/myself/" but that title fits as well
Thanks


It could be done. You'd have to disconnect the factory sensor on the Watts link.

You would need two switches. One to operate the compressor, one to operate the solenoids to vent (lower) the system.

Probably could be done using the parts off an aftermarket airbag system right?


I've seen a number of Mark VIII that have been done this way. With a some Relays and switches it can be set up so that you can switch back and forth between the standard auto mode or manually adjust the height as desired. Maybe over on the Mark VIII forums someone has posted a wiring diagram of how they did it.

Basically you'd have to have a 5 terminal relay that could switch the input signal to the computer from the factory sensor to your new adjustment switch/pot.

Oh ok. I'll go have a look. I've been curious about this for some time now. Don't think I'll do it. Just a cool idea

[ctrlraven]

I believe one owner in the past did make it manual control. The only thing is that it only controls the rear since there is no bags up front so it's kind of pointless.

[Blk04MM]

I believe one owner in the past did make it manual control. The only thing is that it only controls the rear since there is no bags up front so it's kind of pointless.

My reason of not doing it. Just was curious
If I had bags on all 4 corners I'd definitely do it

[Blackmobile]

Come down to the Tower meet and let me know ahead of time (I usually bring FruitPunch). The air right in Lemonade is manually adjustable with one switch in the glove box.

[Blk04MM]

Come down to the Tower meet and let me know ahead of time (I usually bring FruitPunch). The air right in Lemonade is manually adjustable with one switch in the glove box.

Will do :beer:

[1Marauder]

All I had asked this once before... I'd like to raise my rear about 1/2 inch.... Maybe 3/4. Is this possible? If so HOW????

[Blk04MM]

All I had asked this once before... I'd like to raise my rear about 1/2 inch.... Maybe 3/4. Is this possible? If so HOW????

Raising the rear is easy. That can be done by the leveler under the car in the rear. Loosen a bolt and slide the leveler (I forgot which way) then tighten up and it's done

[1Marauder]

AWESOME!!! Where is the leveler?. And I assume it can also be used to LEVEL the right and left sides????

[Mike M]

AWESOME!!! Where is the leveler?. And I assume it can also be used to LEVEL the right and left sides????

Not each side individually.