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JCW

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
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Resetting suspension heights after front strut replacement

I replaced the front nearside strut with a new complete unit (shock absorber and airbag etc) but have since noticed a deviation in height between sides, around 2cm both front and back.

Is there a method to equalise the heights without using an iid tool? I've tried lowering and raising through the various heights but the deviation is still there

Thanks

9th Oct 2018 4:54pm

stan
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there is a method..its detailed in the GAP manual ..[link in wiki]

9th Oct 2018 5:32pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 04 Aug 2011
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The air spring wears as does the shocker over time/miles so, Should really change them as a pair sir...

9th Oct 2018 6:51pm

JCW

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
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I considered replacing both but the other side had already been changed upon checking the date sticker.

Stan, I cant find anything in the Gap manual, could you direct me to the right section please?

9th Oct 2018 7:55pm

GraemeS

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The height isn't affected by changing the strut as the height sensor is untouched in the process.

9th Oct 2018 8:33pm

Joe90

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Sure it wasn't there before ???

You will need an LR compatible diagnostic tool to adjust height settings .
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9th Oct 2018 8:46pm

stan
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JCW, page 47 in the GAP manual...

9th Oct 2018 9:01pm

Joe90

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@ stan

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Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember

Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

9th Oct 2018 11:15pm

m@ttsFF

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On my iPad p47 relates to section 3.5.5 (plus 1page)

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9th Oct 2018 11:28pm

JCW

Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 837

Thanks all, so only possible to calibrate with an iid tool or similar (annoyingly I had one but inadvertently left it in my last RR when I sold it but the buyer refused to return it...).

Its possible the heights were out before changing the strut but sure I'd have noticed, I'll check the height sensors in case I managed to dislodge or damage something.

10th Oct 2018 7:15am

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