Left Rear Sagging .... Not an airbag leak
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Three Wheeling
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Left Rear Sagging .... Not an airbag leak
Hey all,
I noticed a few days ago that the left (drivers side) rear of my truck sags a little bit lower than the right side. I know that it isnt my airbags leaking because I got in there with some soap and water and they are fine (they are relatively new also). This problem happens with the truck off or on too. Could there be something wrong with the sensor on that side which is causing the compressor to shut off prematurely? Is there any way to adjust the sensor so that the truck levels out properly? Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Brett
I noticed a few days ago that the left (drivers side) rear of my truck sags a little bit lower than the right side. I know that it isnt my airbags leaking because I got in there with some soap and water and they are fine (they are relatively new also). This problem happens with the truck off or on too. Could there be something wrong with the sensor on that side which is causing the compressor to shut off prematurely? Is there any way to adjust the sensor so that the truck levels out properly? Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Brett
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When you say it happens when the truck is on or off, does it ever level out? Do you have any doors open? The SLS pump will not work if a door is open so it won't fill the airbag. It could still be a leak. Next time it is low, start the truck and close the doors and see if it levels out.
As for adjustments, the sensor is behind the wheel. You can see it if you look in the wheel well in front of the tire. When I put on my OME lift, I had to add extensions to the sensor, so I can now easily adjust. Not so easy without the extensions.
As for adjustments, the sensor is behind the wheel. You can see it if you look in the wheel well in front of the tire. When I put on my OME lift, I had to add extensions to the sensor, so I can now easily adjust. Not so easy without the extensions.
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Three Wheeling
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Hey thanks for the replies.
To answer your questions, the truck does not have to sit for a while. Its always leaning a little to the left rear whether or not the truck is on. It never levels out. I've already thoroughly investigated an airbag leak with soapy water, and have even tracked the hose up to the connection at the compressor to check for leaks in that and have found nothing. Its as if the sensor on that side is just refusing to allow that airbag to fill up to the right height or perhaps even overfilling the other side ... that is why I thought the sensors might be able to be adjusted. Ohh and one more thing to point out, yesterday I raised the truck up using the SLS button on the dash and it worked however the problem was present even at the higher height (i.e. the trucks rear raised up fine but it was still slightly pitched to the one side). I let her sit like that for a half day and she didnt move at all so I think that might rule out an airbag leak.
If it makes any difference, its probably only pitched a half inch or so but it is still not level. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.
To answer your questions, the truck does not have to sit for a while. Its always leaning a little to the left rear whether or not the truck is on. It never levels out. I've already thoroughly investigated an airbag leak with soapy water, and have even tracked the hose up to the connection at the compressor to check for leaks in that and have found nothing. Its as if the sensor on that side is just refusing to allow that airbag to fill up to the right height or perhaps even overfilling the other side ... that is why I thought the sensors might be able to be adjusted. Ohh and one more thing to point out, yesterday I raised the truck up using the SLS button on the dash and it worked however the problem was present even at the higher height (i.e. the trucks rear raised up fine but it was still slightly pitched to the one side). I let her sit like that for a half day and she didnt move at all so I think that might rule out an airbag leak.
If it makes any difference, its probably only pitched a half inch or so but it is still not level. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.
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