rear ride height??

[Robin7TFour]

my 74 sits too high in the rear. what is the correct ride height? what is the average gap between the fender and tire?

robin

 

[JohnZ]

Design suspension ride height is the difference between the two measurements of inner strut rod bolt center to ground and outer strut rod bolt center to ground - the dimensions are shown in the Assembly Manual in UPC 4. This method is used so it's completely independent of tire size.

 

[LC2001]

With 225-70-15 tires about 2 inches is about stock between the top of the tire and the rear fender.

 

[Robin7TFour]

lc is that 2 inch gap consistant with the front wheel gap also? thank you for responding to the question

Robin

 

[LC2001]

The front is about the same but more people change the rears more often and lots of replacement springs cause the rear to set high. Lyle

 

[GW74]

Robin,
My 74 also has 225/70 tires and runs 2 inches front and rear.
Looks level to me!

 

[Robin7TFour]

well, looks like i'll be ordering a set of extra long spring bolts to get the rear end down where it should be.... i really appreciate the input..


Robin