Member Since: 13 Sep 2024
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 3
Suspension Lowering
Hi all, new here.
Just a question regarding the suspension. When mine is left in standard height, the front drops gradually over the course of a few hours. The passenger side looks lower, so I figured it was a leak, but as a test, I left it in extended height overnight, and there is no drop whatsoever.
Anyone else encountered this, and know what the cause is? Is there greater pressure in the struts when left in off road height and therefore helps it stay all the way up?
Many thanks, Ben
13th Sep 2024 7:29 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4518
Could be valve blocks. Do a search on here, there are hundreds of posts about sinking suspension and the causes.
Edit. Could also be an air bag puncture, that somehow is sealed when at height, ie. as the bag rolls on itself.Richard
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13th Sep 2024 7:31 am
7Brothers
Member Since: 13 Sep 2024
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 3
Cheers, I did do a search but couldn't find anything directly related to the issue I was having, probably didn't look hard enough...
Wouldn't a valve block issue cause it to sink in every suspension mode?
13th Sep 2024 7:34 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4518
Just edited my first answer to add it could be an air bag. Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
13th Sep 2024 7:36 am
7Brothers
Member Since: 13 Sep 2024
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 3
Hmmm, ok that sounds like it could be an option...
I'll do the water spray trick and see if any leaks present themselves.
Thanks for your help!
13th Sep 2024 7:37 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Definitely do a water spray test on the struts, bit of washing up liquid in the water and if you have a leak it'll go all frothy 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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