Bob:

Usually it is the length of the rod that goes from the sway bar to the control valve, but I'm not familiar with the E500, so check. If you do adjust, to slow, don't just screw it in or out a bunch all at once!

You should be able to get a little more height without too much trouble.

Peter

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