X6M Lowering Question

X6Mer · 03-27-2011, 08:57 PM

Has anyone lowered an X6M and had to make the rear level sensor link arms different lengths to make the car level?

Nate@IND · 03-28-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by X6Mer

Has anyone lowered an X6M and had to make the rear level sensor link arms different lengths to make the car level?

The H&R X5M/X6M spring kit now comes with the lowering links. Let me know if you need any help with the kit

2" / 1" - With Self-leveling
1.2" / 1" - With Self-leveling

X6Mer · 03-29-2011, 02:57 PM

Thanks Nate. I did purchase the 1.2" / 1" - With Self-leveling and after installed my driver side sat 1" low. I adjusted the link arms to compensate and it now sits level. Should the link arms be different lengths? The factory link arm lengths are both the same.

Eric

Nate@IND · 03-29-2011, 05:32 PM

That could be caused by a bent sensor bracket. The level sensor box itself is mounted to the suspension arm with a bracket, and if the sensor box moves on it's mounting point your car could see an inaccurate reading and therefore change the height on that corner.

I'd suggest looking at the mounting position of the sensor box on the left side vs the right, and make sure they are positioned evenly. That's a good first step.

X6Mer · 03-29-2011, 08:43 PM

I spent hours under that car to see if the bracket was moved or bent by the installer but I can't seem to see anything. For some reason the installer did take the sensor off so I also looked to see if it's put back wrong but that's hard to screw up with the registers. Could swapping sides do it? If he by some chance put right on left?

Thanks for the help!!!!

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X6Mer New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: X6M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Nate. I did purchase the 1.2" / 1" - With Self-leveling and after installed my driver side sat 1" low. I adjusted the link arms to compensate and it now sits level. Should the link arms be different lengths? The factory link arm lengths are both the same. Eric
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Nate@IND 2866 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	That could be caused by a bent sensor bracket. The level sensor box itself is mounted to the suspension arm with a bracket, and if the sensor box moves on it's mounting point your car could see an inaccurate reading and therefore change the height on that corner. I'd suggest looking at the mounting position of the sensor box on the left side vs the right, and make sure they are positioned evenly. That's a good first step. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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X6Mer New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: X6M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I spent hours under that car to see if the bracket was moved or bent by the installer but I can't seem to see anything. For some reason the installer did take the sensor off so I also looked to see if it's put back wrong but that's hard to screw up with the registers. Could swapping sides do it? If he by some chance put right on left? Thanks for the help!!!!
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