Self leveling suspension?

Dragrad · 24th July 2008, 20:37

Noticed today that, whilst parked on rough, lumpy, ground, the nearside rear tyre was only an inch below the wheel arch apex.

Looked at the offside rear and there was a good 3" clearance.

Then in a level car park both were the same height.

Both occasions the car body was dead level.

Does this mean I have self-leveling suspension?

And, if so, How does it work?

Departed · 24th July 2008, 20:43

Not really.

Most of the weight is in the front of the car, so if the ground is low on diagonals, say the left front and the rear right, then the front will tend to lift the rear right up where the front left is sitting in a dip.

Easy way to test self levelling:

start with an empty car. Measure the height. Put a big weight in the back (bag or two of sand?). Measure the height. Bounce up and down on the back (sit in the back?). Measure again. If the height has come back up, you've got self levellers. At least this is how it worked on Range Rovers and Discoveries.

Dragrad · 24th July 2008, 21:08

Sorry, did not really make it clear, It was the left that was on high ground with the right wheel in a dip. Both front wheels were on level ground at a height between the two rears.

JohnDotCom · 24th July 2008, 21:26

Check the codes under rear seat also to tell.
Ride height should always be the same regardless of weight in back if you have the Self levelling.
Thats an easy one to check, as above.

BigRuss · 24th July 2008, 21:57

The rear anti roll bar will level out the rear of the car on uneven ground as you described.

Russ

Dragrad · 24th July 2008, 21:59

Darn it, and there I though that I had something that worked properly!!

BigRuss · 24th July 2008, 22:01

Don't worry it's working o.k. honest.

Russ

24th July 2008, 20:37	#1
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Self leveling suspension? Noticed today that, whilst parked on rough, lumpy, ground, the nearside rear tyre was only an inch below the wheel arch apex. Looked at the offside rear and there was a good 3" clearance. Then in a level car park both were the same height. Both occasions the car body was dead level. Does this mean I have self-leveling suspension? And, if so, How does it work? __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

24th July 2008, 21:08	#3
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Sorry, did not really make it clear, It was the left that was on high ground with the right wheel in a dip. Both front wheels were on level ground at a height between the two rears. __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

24th July 2008, 21:57	#5
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	The rear anti roll bar will level out the rear of the car on uneven ground as you described. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

24th July 2008, 21:59	#6
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Darn it, and there I though that I had something that worked properly!! __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

24th July 2008, 22:01	#7
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Don't worry it's working o.k. honest. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

24th July 2008, 20:43	#2
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Not really. Most of the weight is in the front of the car, so if the ground is low on diagonals, say the left front and the rear right, then the front will tend to lift the rear right up where the front left is sitting in a dip. Easy way to test self levelling: start with an empty car. Measure the height. Put a big weight in the back (bag or two of sand?). Measure the height. Bounce up and down on the back (sit in the back?). Measure again. If the height has come back up, you've got self levellers. At least this is how it worked on Range Rovers and Discoveries.

24th July 2008, 21:26	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Check the codes under rear seat also to tell. Ride height should always be the same regardless of weight in back if you have the Self levelling. Thats an easy one to check, as above.