tdewald52
01-23-2014, 06:38 PM
Greetings!
I have been the proud owner of a Blk '04 MM since May 2004 (180K miles, to-date). 'just recently purchased an '04 DTR MM from it's original dealer (they took it on trade from the original owner). The car is immaculate, and has 90K miles on the odo. The dealer has all of the repair and maintenance records (of which they are aware) and was great about addressing several issues with the car, before we came to an agreement.
However, the machine has one issue which is driving me absolutely crazy (in an unpleasant way)---the front suspension sits too high. In fact, the front end sits higher than any other MM I have ever seen. It lacks that "rakish" Marauder look. I mentioned this to the dealer. They put it up on the rack and inspected the suspension---all OEM stuff (and no maint. records of any front end issues). As time was of the essence, I did not let this deter me from making the "deal"---I knew this was something which could be changed later. It sits approx. 1.5 inches higher (measuring from the fender lip to the wheel rim) than my Blk MM (and probably any other MM). I'll attempt to get a pic posted. FYI--tires are Eagle RS-As and are of the correct size(s).
Any thoughts on what this is about? I considered just purchasing a new pair of springs, but thought I'd better run this past the forum of experts, before moving forward.
Thanks---Troy
https://blu170.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=b0464085-8480-11e3-b4fe-002264c15484&Aux=814%7C0%7C8D0E6A4989CAE30% 7C%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C%7C&cid=1e3ddee7ac22cd12&maxwidth=220&maxheight=160&size=Att&blob=MHxJTUctMjAxNDAxMjMtMDAyN zcuanBnfGltYWdlL2pwZWc_3d
I have been the proud owner of a Blk '04 MM since May 2004 (180K miles, to-date). 'just recently purchased an '04 DTR MM from it's original dealer (they took it on trade from the original owner). The car is immaculate, and has 90K miles on the odo. The dealer has all of the repair and maintenance records (of which they are aware) and was great about addressing several issues with the car, before we came to an agreement.
However, the machine has one issue which is driving me absolutely crazy (in an unpleasant way)---the front suspension sits too high. In fact, the front end sits higher than any other MM I have ever seen. It lacks that "rakish" Marauder look. I mentioned this to the dealer. They put it up on the rack and inspected the suspension---all OEM stuff (and no maint. records of any front end issues). As time was of the essence, I did not let this deter me from making the "deal"---I knew this was something which could be changed later. It sits approx. 1.5 inches higher (measuring from the fender lip to the wheel rim) than my Blk MM (and probably any other MM). I'll attempt to get a pic posted. FYI--tires are Eagle RS-As and are of the correct size(s).
Any thoughts on what this is about? I considered just purchasing a new pair of springs, but thought I'd better run this past the forum of experts, before moving forward.
Thanks---Troy
https://blu170.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=b0464085-8480-11e3-b4fe-002264c15484&Aux=814%7C0%7C8D0E6A4989CAE30% 7C%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C0%7C%7C&cid=1e3ddee7ac22cd12&maxwidth=220&maxheight=160&size=Att&blob=MHxJTUctMjAxNDAxMjMtMDAyN zcuanBnfGltYWdlL2pwZWc_3d