My SLK 320 sags on the driver's side rear

[tiggerfink]

Yesterday I was driving on the Interstate and drove quickly to the far left lane. My SLK 320 was leaning too much to the driver’s side rear for a while. I thought I had a low tire. As I drove to the exit ramp my car became level. So I asked my wife to watch the rear when I got in and out of the car. The car is level, but it sags on the driver's side rear when I get in. The rear end levels out when I get out.

I am replacing all 4 shocks, but wonder if I may have a bad coil spring on the driver's side rear-end.

[Two560Two]

Since it is a sports car, it has stiffer suspension. It is possible for the shock to leak fluid and gas out. This happened on my 95 MR2 last summer. Both of my rear shock were shot and rode lower than usual. Although I never put anything heavy in the trunk, my mech told me since the shock is stiffer, it senses more road vibration and takes more toll on big bumps and hole. Didnt cost much but was replaced free under warranty. I would think you have the same problem I did unless something major happend to the car before?

[tiggerfink]

Originally Posted by Two560Two

Since it is a sports car, it has stiffer suspension. It is possible for the shock to leak fluid and gas out. This happened on my 95 MR2 last summer. Both of my rear shock were shot and rode lower than usual. Although I never put anything heavy in the trunk, my mech told me since the shock is stiffer, it senses more road vibration and takes more toll on big bumps and hole. Didnt cost much but was replaced free under warranty. I would think you have the same problem I did unless something major happend to the car before?

Should I get the shocks from the dealer or aftermarket?

[tiggerfink]

Dealer said shocks are covered under my extended warranty.