In the '80s and '90s Saab used a self-leveling system on the rear shocks that would use the up and down motion of the suspension to pump or release fluid between upper and lower chambers to level the car. Completely self-contained, no extra links or controls. The same system was available on some BMW motorcycles about that time. BMW called them "Nivomat" shocks, and I remember when they got worn they would sag overnight and you had a rough ride for a few miles in the morning until they pumped back up over road irregularities. I would guess other Euro cars had them too, but closer to home a few well equipped Chrysler mini-vans had a similar shock absorber system on the rear. ...more of the useless info taking up space in my head...
In the '80s and '90s Saab used a self-leveling system on the rear shocks that would use the up and down motion of the suspension to pump or release fluid between upper and lower chambers to level the car. Completely self-contained, no extra links or controls. The same system was available on some BMW motorcycles about that time. BMW called them "Nivomat" shocks, and I remember when they got worn they would sag overnight and you had a rough ride for a few miles in the morning until they pumped back up over road irregularities. I would guess other Euro cars had them too, but closer to home a few well equipped Chrysler mini-vans had a similar shock absorber system on the rear.
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