The other day I parked my car on a fairly hard steering lock. As I was approching the car later I could see all the suspension components - and being the inquisitive type I couldn't help but have a look!

There appears to be a sort of electrical component with a lever and what looks like a potentiometer attached. Any idea what its for?

Looking at it, it appears to monitor the level of extension or compression of the lower control arm. Would this be for the traction control system to monitor the degree of roll of the vehicle as an input into the stability control software? Or is it part of terrain response to monitor a wheel which is fully off the ground? Or all of the above?

Interested if anyone knows...

Also, is there any further details on the systems used on these vehicles to monitor such things?!

Thanks!

None of the above...
It's for light's autoleveling.
You have a similar one on the rear left wheel.

Ah cool. Thanks for that!

I knew it had to be something gizmo related!

Any other bits n bod under there to know about?