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08 gl550 rear end bouncy and low

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Old 08-05-2021 | 02:33 AM
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08 gl550 rear end bouncy and low

I have an 08 gl550 which the rear end is low and extremely bouncy, but the front end is normal height. The malfunction sign is on also. I’ve changed the air bags. If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Old 08-05-2021 | 10:26 AM
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It seems you need to replace the rear struts...
Old 08-05-2021 | 08:05 PM
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Now just one GL450 with EORP.
And maybe your compressor, because you’ve driven on blown bags. Hopefully just rear bags or even better, a disconnected level sensor or two.

if you drove on those bags the way they are odds are they’ve torn.
Old 08-06-2021 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Max Blast
And maybe your compressor, because you’ve driven on blown bags. Hopefully just rear bags or even better, a disconnected level sensor or two.

if you drove on those bags the way they are odds are they’ve torn.

@Max Blast I've been an avid reader on MBworld since 2017. I've read every thread in reference to the x164. If the GL never went with coil springs instead of air, I'd imagine the threads would significantly less.

@412jinx I'm by no mean downplaying your question at all.

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