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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Looking for the factory stock ride height for the rear of a C5. Does anyone have access to that info? Please......

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I checked the factory manuals and it says average between both sides. It does not give me the info I need.
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My 01 z51 with 31K miles is 28 1/3 high from the ground to the bottom edge of the rear fender when centered in the middle of the rim. Stock ride height on stock rims with stock size tires. Hope this helps.
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Here are the measurements from the Service Manual:



Perform the following before measuring the trim heights:
1. Set the tire pressures to the pressure shown on the tire placard. The tire placard is located on the driver's door.
2. Fill the fuel tank.
3. Place the front seats in the full back position.
4. Make sure the rear compartment is empty.
5. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface, such as an alignment rack.
6. Close the doors.
7. Close the hood.
8. Close the rear compartment lid.
J and K dimensions are measured vertical to the ground. These trim heights should be within 6.4 mm (0.25 in) to be considered correct.

Measuring J Height
Important
The Real Time Damping system must be operative while taking measurements.
1. Lift the front bumper of the vehicle up approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
2. Repeat this step two more times.
3. Push the front bumper down approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
4. Repeat this step two more times.
5. Measure 88.9 cm (35 in.) from the center of the front wheel to the lower edge of the rocker panel.
6. Mark the spot.
7. Measure the J dimension (from the lower edge of the rocker panel to the ground). Refer to Trim Height Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
8. If the J dimension is not within specification adjust the Z height.
9. To adjust the front spring to correct the Z height. Refer to Trim Height Adjustment in Front Suspension.

Measuring K Height
Important
The Real Time Damping system must be operative while taking measurements.
1. Lift the rear bumper of the vehicle up approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
2. Repeat this step two more times.
3. Push the rear bumper down approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
4. Repeat this step two more times.
5. Measure 78.7 cm (31 in.) from the center of the rear wheel to the lower edge of the rocker panel.
6. Mark the spot.
7. Measure the K dimension (from the lower edge of the rocker panel to the ground). Refer to Trim Height Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
8. If the K dimension is not within specification adjust the D height.
9. To adjust the rear spring to correct the D height. Refer to Trim Height Adjustment in Rear Suspension.


Trim Height Specifications
Base, FE1, FE3, FE4-----------J Height (Curb)-----------K Height (Curb)
Service Preferred--------------153 mm (6.02 in)---------158 mm (6.22 in)
Service Allowable--------------153 mm (6.02 in)---------158 mm (6.22 in)

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Originally Posted by JEEP/C5
My 01 z51 with 31K miles is 28 1/3 high from the ground to the bottom edge of the rear fender when centered in the middle of the rim. Stock ride height on stock rims with stock size tires. Hope this helps.
Excellent, thank you

Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
Here are the measurements from the Service Manual:

Perform the following before measuring the trim heights:
1. Set the tire pressures to the pressure shown on the tire placard. The tire placard is located on the driver's door.
2. Fill the fuel tank.
3. Place the front seats in the full back position.
4. Make sure the rear compartment is empty.
5. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface, such as an alignment rack.
6. Close the doors.
7. Close the hood.
8. Close the rear compartment lid.
J and K dimensions are measured vertical to the ground. These trim heights should be within 6.4 mm (0.25 in) to be considered correct.

Measuring J Height
Important
The Real Time Damping system must be operative while taking measurements.
1. Lift the front bumper of the vehicle up approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
2. Repeat this step two more times.
3. Push the front bumper down approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
4. Repeat this step two more times.
5. Measure 88.9 cm (35 in.) from the center of the front wheel to the lower edge of the rocker panel.
6. Mark the spot.
7. Measure the J dimension (from the lower edge of the rocker panel to the ground). Refer to Trim Height Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
8. If the J dimension is not within specification adjust the Z height.
9. To adjust the front spring to correct the Z height. Refer to Trim Height Adjustment in Front Suspension.

Measuring K Height
Important
The Real Time Damping system must be operative while taking measurements.
1. Lift the rear bumper of the vehicle up approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
2. Repeat this step two more times.
3. Push the rear bumper down approximately 38 mm (1.5 in). Gently remove hands. Let the vehicle settle.
4. Repeat this step two more times.
5. Measure 78.7 cm (31 in.) from the center of the rear wheel to the lower edge of the rocker panel.
6. Mark the spot.
7. Measure the K dimension (from the lower edge of the rocker panel to the ground). Refer to Trim Height Specifications in Wheel Alignment.
8. If the K dimension is not within specification adjust the D height.
9. To adjust the rear spring to correct the D height. Refer to Trim Height Adjustment in Rear Suspension.


Trim Height Specifications
Base, FE1, FE3, FE4-----------J Height (Curb)-----------K Height (Curb)
Service Preferred--------------153 mm (6.02 in)---------158 mm (6.22 in)
Service Allowable--------------153 mm (6.02 in)---------158 mm (6.22 in)

Bill
As always Bill, another fine pictured response. Thank you.

Bob
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