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Old Aug 12, 2018 | 08:27 PM
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08 s550 base passenger side is lower then drivers

Hi guys I am new here and looking for some help. I have a 08 s550 base 100k miles new rear struts the passenger side sits lower then drivers no lights or messages also got a thump noise from passenger rear when hitting any bumps. Any advice would be great thanks
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Old Aug 12, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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Ride height calibration was done after the strut replacement right?
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Thanks for the reply I did the struts and my buddy did some reset with his obd2 tablet from his shop I am going to soap test the block and pump but I really don't think its a leak also the passenger rear makes a thumping noise when I hit bumps everything seams tight didn't see anything when I did the struts thanks
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Originally Posted by Jdubz216
Thanks for the reply I did the struts and my buddy did some reset with his obd2 tablet from his shop I am going to soap test the block and pump but I really don't think its a leak also the passenger rear makes a thumping noise when I hit bumps everything seams tight didn't see anything when I did the struts thanks
Yeah that's not the same. Have the car ride height calibrated, by an actual shop, on an alignment rack properly.
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Will do but before I do any advice on the thump in rear and front a bit just on passenger side I want to correct and replace what is needed before I get a alignment thanks for your input
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Will do but before I do any advice on the thump in rear and front a bit just on passenger side I want to correct and replace what is needed before I get a alignment thanks for your input
Gotta see what's worn or what you left loose, impossible to guess at over the internet.
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