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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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I need some help, I have an 81 I will be shipping to SLC from KC when I move and the transport company needs to know the ground clearance. Unfortunately, I'm in SLC and can't measure it myself. Anyone know how much clearance an 81 has? Mine is all stock and I need 4 inches or more to get it on the classic transporter.

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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
I need some help, I have an 81 I will be shipping to SLC from KC when I move and the transport company needs to know the ground clearance. Unfortunately, I'm in SLC and can't measure it myself. Anyone know how much clearance an 81 has? Mine is all stock and I need 4 inches or more to get it on the classic transporter.

Thanks in advance.
You should be fine. The only part that may touch is the exhaust pipes at the bend before the mufflers, 4" is very close here.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Do you have one of those free Restoration packets from GM? Its in there.

On my 78 it reads:

Minimum ground clearance 4.3 (catalytic converter)

Tire well to ground 4.5

Just dont have someone heavy drive the car in
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Old May 15, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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i just went out and measured my 81 and it has 4.5 in. from the rubber piece to the ground on the front. the lowest part of my exhaust had just about 4 in.
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