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Half sagging rear 700

So,looking for help. My 760 wagon is doing the half sag, where one side is drooping down some compared to the other side. And no, it's not the nivomatics, they are gone and were replaced with new turbo springs and shocks. Springs are the same rating and height too. Spings are both firmly in their perches too. Also, it appears to sag some times and not others (even when viewed on the same level surface).
Whats up? Could this be old bushings or something that is wacked out of shape?








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Half sagging rear 700

the fuel tank is offset to the driver side....








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Half sagging rear 700

Hello: After reading your post I think that it is some kind of obsruction or movement of your coil spring pockets. Also, if your wagon is like mine ( I have the 88 740 GLE with the standard shocks )the upper part of the shocks are inside a pocket and are mounted with one large bolt that attaches to the frame. This allows free movement and pivet of the upper part of the shocks. I am thinking that something may have got jammed in that pocket, like a rock or stick, that may be causing your lopped sided problems. If it was me , I would remove the shocks and check them out. Check for any mounting points that may have been crushed in at the top pockets the shocks have to slide into in order to install them as well as the bottom too.At that point you can check and see if the coil spring rubber seats or springs are moving around. Good luck with this, I don't think its as bad as you may think. Dan M.
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Dans 88 740 GLE Wagon








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Half sagging rear 700

Yeah, thanks. I didn't really think this is bad, as it has had no noticable effect on driving and/or tire wear, it just bugs me.
Anyway, I'll look at the things you brought up. Thanks.







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