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suspension height. #1469154
07/17/13 11:14 AM
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Have a 1970 Challenger T/A. Can someone confirm what the ground to top of wheel well height is for both front and back?
Thanks in advance.

Re: suspension height. [Re: sailboat] #1469155
07/17/13 03:43 PM
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The ride height should be set by measuring 2 points on the LCA. It's in the FSM.

Re: suspension height. [Re: Lefty] #1469156
07/17/13 07:55 PM
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I set mine lower then what the FSM said. My front end would have been WAY in the air. Use it as a guide though.

Re: suspension height. [Re: burdar] #1469157
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Sorry. What is LCA and FSM?

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Re: suspension height. [Re: sailboat] #1469158
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LCA = lower contol arm

FSM = factory service manual

Re: suspension height. [Re: sailboat] #1469159
07/17/13 11:42 PM
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LCA=Lower Control Arm
FSM=Factory Service Manual

Re: suspension height. [Re: sailboat] #1469160
07/18/13 03:13 PM
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Due to variances in part dimensions, assembly tolerances, and tire sizes, the factory never specific a ground to fender lip height.

They did specify ride height by two measurements on the lower control arm, A - ground to lower ball joint and B - ground to t-bar socket. Subtract A from B and it should be around 1.125" difference. Although, I will admit, I do not have a '70 service manual to see if the TA/AAR specs are different from regular E body specs. I would think not since their rake was do to leaf spring and tire size differences.







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