Car leaning on one side (right side) when Parked

2007 BMW X5
52,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MZEE24
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the car seems to be leaning on one side (rear passenger side) when parked. I'm not sure if it is a suspension issue or something else but when driving the suspension feels perfectly ok. On short errands I dont notice the tilt but when car is parked for a couple of hours the tilt is more obvious
Jan 31, 2014 at 5:42 PM
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this vehicle has air ride suspension and you have an air shock leaking down either from a leak in the shock itself or a fitting
Jan 31, 2014 at 6:07 PM
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will this require replacing the part (s)?
Jan 31, 2014 at 7:08 PM
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most likely id say yes to replace the shock. its always best if possible to replace them in pairs, both rears in this case. but make sure its not just a loose fitting first. let it get to ride height, jack up the vehicle, take off the tire on the affected side and sprat water with dish soap in it and watch for bubbles. spray it everywhere looking for bubbles. that's also good for leaking tires and fingerprints on the shiny parts. lol
Jan 31, 2014 at 7:17 PM