Posted By: sailboat
suspension height. - 07/17/13 03:14 PM
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.
Posted By: Lefty
Re: suspension height. - 07/17/13 07:43 PM
The ride height should be set by measuring 2 points on the LCA. It's in the FSM.
Posted By: burdar
Re: suspension height. - 07/17/13 11:55 PM
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.
Posted By: sailboat
Re: suspension height. - 07/18/13 03:15 AM
Sorry. What is LCA and FSM?
Posted By: pacifica
Re: suspension height. - 07/18/13 03:41 AM
LCA = lower contol arm
FSM = factory service manual
Posted By: LYNCHROAD69.5
Re: suspension height. - 07/18/13 03:42 AM
LCA=Lower Control Arm
FSM=Factory Service Manual
Posted By: TC@HP2
Re: suspension height. - 07/18/13 07:13 PM
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.