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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Does someone have the ride height for a 1970 Corvette coupe, small block 4spd. I just changed a rear spring, and would like to get the ride height correct. Thanks all.
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I don't know the answer, but I know someone here does . . . Do you have an AIM manual? Info is in there if you do.
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Lots of posts on ride height in the forum, go searching. Important to let the spring settle for a while and a few cruises before obsessing over ride height.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Here you go.



You need to move the car around and bounce the suspension to assure it is settled into place before taking measurements. Z & D heights are the most accurate, as they pretty much aren't affected by non-OEM tire sizes.


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Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Tom
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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NCRS site has some excellent info in technical discussion.

If it is not an original spring I hope it is by EATON. Those are the only two to get you to the proper ride height from what I have read.. Even EATON can require that you send it back to get recurved.

I also can say that the factory ride height was with a full tank of gas. That is how he factory did it.


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