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It looks great and I want one!

It needs a few things to go from prototype to production.
To support 55s, I need to change the current sensor, add two isolators, and make an adaptor cable.
I'm thinking of changing the timer to be more accurate by changing from a 555 to a crystal.
I need to make more complete documentation.

I'll keep you posted.

Fantastic explanation of functionality - goes way beyond the factory info. Good job!

The reason your car changes level, on its own is due to worn out front rubber control arm bushings. I have new bushing kits. packardparts.org

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I noticed on my 400 with original bushings some occasional "phantom" leveling, where the thing kicks on when the car is sitting still, long after any weight change, and also it tend to not level out perfectly. Especially in a "phantom" leveling situation, it often ends up more out of level than when it started.

It's really something that only an owner would notice, thankfully, but I can tell it "ain't quite right". I'm considering a bushing replacement maybe a year or couple from now once the more important things are sorted and I get some miles on the car.

Dwight Heinmuller sells the bushing kits and also has a reproduction of the special tool required for safety’s sake to install them.