izackary
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OK, here is why I'm starting a new thread. I try to be good about searching, but I couldn't find a close enough topic to my scenario, so here goes:
Today I put a deposit down on a '96 LSC which obviously needs some front suspension work. I say obviously because the front tends to drop rather quickly. And by quickly, I mean the front lip below the bumper cover is nearly kissing the ground while the back looks normal. In fact, the driver side looked to be slightly higher, maybe by a half inch, but then it was parked a bit off-kilter, too. Keying the ignition on causes the compressor to kick on and lift the car back up to normal height. However, 20 minutes later the car has obviously dropped some; I will cycle the ignition and listen to the compressor run another 20 seconds or so. I haven't yet got the car home so I can inspect it closer, but do leaky airbags fart out air THAT fast? All I have read is if the compressor is lifting the car up like it should be, it will sit overnight and drop maybe 2 inches. Maybe that is just on newly cracked bags? I am hoping it will just be O-rings or something stupid, but am prepared for it to need 2 new front assemblies. Monday I should have the car at the house, at which point I will go at it with the soapy water and such.
Preliminary thoughts, anyone?
Today I put a deposit down on a '96 LSC which obviously needs some front suspension work. I say obviously because the front tends to drop rather quickly. And by quickly, I mean the front lip below the bumper cover is nearly kissing the ground while the back looks normal. In fact, the driver side looked to be slightly higher, maybe by a half inch, but then it was parked a bit off-kilter, too. Keying the ignition on causes the compressor to kick on and lift the car back up to normal height. However, 20 minutes later the car has obviously dropped some; I will cycle the ignition and listen to the compressor run another 20 seconds or so. I haven't yet got the car home so I can inspect it closer, but do leaky airbags fart out air THAT fast? All I have read is if the compressor is lifting the car up like it should be, it will sit overnight and drop maybe 2 inches. Maybe that is just on newly cracked bags? I am hoping it will just be O-rings or something stupid, but am prepared for it to need 2 new front assemblies. Monday I should have the car at the house, at which point I will go at it with the soapy water and such.
Preliminary thoughts, anyone?