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Old 08-23-2007, 02:18 PM
kerry kerry is offline
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Originally Posted by Douglas.Sherida View Post
Once more, SAGGING OF THE REAR SUSPENSION INDICATES BAD REAR COIL SPRINGS. Yes, it also indicates a problem in the SLS, most likely the valve or the pump. But, if the springs are good an unloaded vehicle WILL NOT SAG. Of course everyone wants to fix the SLS, but nobody ever wants to address the springs. I would predict that this approach of only fixing half of the problem will create bigger problems later (by over stressing the actuators). Heck, chances are good that leaking SLS valves are in large part CAUSED by weak springs.

Sorry about the shouting, its just that everyone seems to ignore this.

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I'm not convinced that this is true, so it's not just a question of ignoring it. There has to be some pressure in the SLS system at all times in order for the accumulators to function. On a brand new car, would the rear end sag if the hydraulic cylinders were removed?
Can anyone direct us to a part of the FSM where this is explained?
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