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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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Had body off for restore now putting body back on it seems to be sitting high? The height from floor to top of wheel well is 29 inches and from top of tire to wheel well is 6 inches . The body is sitting on the rubber mounts with bolts in ( not tighten though ). Everything looks ok but seems to be sitting high?Its a 77 vette. Tires are 245 60 15 for now. Anybody know what height should be?

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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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The suspension will settle a few inches once the car is driven a bit.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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The ride height dimensions are in the front of your AIM.
For 71 they are... front 27.91" and rear 27.91". The entire car, including 2 gallons of gas, needs to be back together to achieve 'ride height'. It is also based on 70 series tires.
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