ADJUSTING RIDE HEIGHT WITH SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION ON E39 TOURING

[GerryAttrick 1]

I recently had some trouble with one rear tyre catching on the lip of the arch on my E39 Touring with SLS. I think I have sorted that with the use of a rubber mallet.

Reading the Bentley manual it seems to indicate that you can adjust the ride height on SLS according to the size of rim - mine is running 18" with 245 x 45 tyres. I know these are higher than optimum but I want the extra sidewall height for comfort and to protect the wheels against ptoholes on our crappy roads.

is it possible to reset the ride height and is it a major job? Can you also stiffen it a tad by pumping more air in to it?

[*Glenn* 854]

If it's air operated it needs to be reset with GT1 Scanner. Hydraulic type height can be done manually

[GerryAttrick 1]

If it's air operated it needs to be reset with GT1 Scanner. Hydraulic type height can be done manually

So thats a yes and it sounds like a job for next service.

Thanks Glenn

[Charles200 0]

I have a touring aswell with air self leveling rear, is it possible to lower it?

[Greg111 13]

I have a touring aswell with air self leveling rear, is it possible to lower it?

Put a nail in the bag. Puts it nice and low, chassis rails on the ground low.

Self leveling is for comfort not playing around with.

[Charles200 0]

Put a nail in the bag. Puts it nice and low, chassis rails on the ground low.

Self leveling is for comfort not playing around with.

Sorry, my flat-peak must be on too backwards.

I was just hoping to improve the stance of the car if possible when I get new wheels for it in case it looks too high. If it is too much hassle I can live with it.

Cheers for your help.

[Greg111 13]

It can be, you need to purchace shorter ride height rods for the rear, usually come with lowering spring kits for vehicles with spring front and bag rear.