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Question: how do i put air in the rear shocks

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kiron305, Homestead, FL, August 24, 2010, 08:45
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my rear shocks are low what can i do to fix the problem

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    Mr Bimmer from Bimmer Shop Vics, August 24, 2010, 09:22
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    Your M 5 doesn't have air suspension, the coil retainers that hold the coil springs in place sometimes slide past the retainers causing the spring to fall lower from the set point, have the rear shock and spring inspected for wear or broken retainers.

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