Topic: Factory Ride Height Measurements for 65-66

[J_Speegle]

Thought this might help others here at some point

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TSB Article #727
Ride Height Dated 4-1-66

To measure. Place car on level ground , push down on front and rear bumper by at least 1 inch the let off (to settle suspension) Measurements are made at the center of front and rear wheel wells at the cent of the wheel. Then lift up on the bumper and let settle and repeat process. Average both measurements. Do the front completely before doing the rear.

Model                     Min.      Normal      Max.      Tire size

Front Ride Height
6 cyl...............................25 27/32   26 13/32   27 13/32   6.95 x 14
8 and 6 with AC.........25 3/4       26 19/64   27 19/64   6.95 x 14
High Perf.....................25 3/64     25 19/32   26 19/32   6.95 x 14

Rear Ride Height
All except Hypo..........24 2         25 17/64   26 17/64   6.95 x 14
High perf.....................24 7/64     24 55/64   25 55/64   6.95 x 14

[x66fastbackx]

That could be why they look a bit higher in the front.I measured about 26 1/2 all around with bounce before checking each corner.I have seen a few that really look high in the front.


Thanks john

[Pete Bush]

Jeff,

I was checking some things related to the springs on my Sprint and came across this table of information you posted. However, the entry for the minimum rear ride height for standard suspension vehicles looks to be incomplete - all have a fractional measurement except this one which simply says: 24  2. Can you check your TSB and let me know if this is a correct measurement?

Pete

[J_Speegle]

Sorry should be 1/2 instead of the "2"