Passenger side air ride springs are higher than the drivers side

Tiny
LEDESMA80510
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  • 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
My passenger side air ride springs are a lot higher than my driver side. Why is that? And what can I do to fix it?
Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 7:30 AM

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Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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One of two things. Either you have leaking air struts, or height sensor/wiring concerns. The most common are leaking air struts. This can be checked with a spray bottle of soapy water sprayed all over the rubber part of the strut, bubbles=leak=replace. I've also had wiring issues at the vent valve at the strut (rare). Most customers I've had chose to replace the air struts for a regular spring replacement kit. Retrieving the trouble codes is usually the first step, but as easy as the soapy water test is, I would start there. I don't have access to repair manuals at this moment so if you need additional help, I'll have to call for reinforcements.
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 7:55 AM
Tiny
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Good afternoon,

It does sound like one of the air springs is leaking under load.

I would replace both of them as when one starts to leak the other is close behind.

I attached the procedure for the replacement as well as the part available from Rock auto.

Roy
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Friday, June 25th, 2021 AT 12:09 PM

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