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Ride Height

Posted: 3/7/05 1:12pm Message 1 of 6
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Marion, IA - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible. Just bought it from my uncle who owned it since 1971. Fathom green, green interior. 350/300, T400.

Are there any specs anywhere as to proper riide height? ('69 vert).

 

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Matt




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Ride Height

Posted: 3/7/05 2:12pm Message 2 of 6
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Edgewood, KY - USA
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Vette(s): 1981, Black/Black, Engine bumped to about 400HP.Ext/int mostly stock.
I have to assume they are listed in the Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM).  If you don't have one and plan ot work on your car much, I very much encourage you to order one.  You can order them from most of the big Vette parts vendors.  I have one, but the specs would be very different for my '81, so I can't be much help.


Ride Height

Posted: 3/7/05 3:02pm Message 3 of 6
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Newark, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette 4-speed ZZ-4 crate Monza Red
Not real sure, but I think it's around 28 inches to top of fender well.....but I could be wrong


Ride Height

Posted: 3/7/05 3:06pm Message 4 of 6
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Depending on the original engine/transmission/suspension combination, here is what my AIM states.
350
Measure back from the center of the front wheel "30.5 
and the height( " From the underside of the sill molding (appearance line) to ground" ) should be "8.01-8.21 depending on HP rating of engine.
Measure forward from the center of the rear wheel "24.0
and the height( " From the underside of the sill molding (appearance line) to ground" ) should be "7.86-"7.99 depending on HP rating of engine.

427
Measure back from the center of the front wheel "30.5 
and the height( " From the underside of the sill molding (appearance line) to ground" ) should be "7.83-7.99 depending on HP rating of engine.
Measure forward from the center of the rear wheel "24.0
and the height( " From the underside of the sill molding (appearance line) to ground" ) should be "7.73-7.85 depending on HP rating of engine.
I hope this makes sense. There are other factors onvolved here, but there is no difference in my book between a coupe or vert.




Ride Height

Posted: 3/7/05 3:31pm Message 5 of 6
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Raise it high enough so you can get under it on a creeper with out jacking it up


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Ride Height

Posted: 3/7/05 5:30pm Message 6 of 6
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Marion, IA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible. Just bought it from my uncle who owned it since 1971. Fathom green, green interior. 350/300, T400.

Thanks Guys.

 

Matt 




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