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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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I am looking for the correct ride height on a 78 silver anniversary,
currently the car sits with 29" to the wheel lip in the front and 27 & 1/2" in the rear. I have heard stories that the dealers installed different springs in the front because customers complained of tire rub in the front end. Any truth to the stories, and how do I get the right springs for it now ?
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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I have one outside I just measured at 28 1/2 front and back.I dont know how correct it is but it looks good.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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I'd be ok with the same measurement on both, but high in the front just isnt right. It also has a fair amount of "float" when driving. even my 74 has a better ride.
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