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Re: Stock ride height

To: DJoh797014@aol.com
Subject: Re: Stock ride height
From: sosnaenergyconsulting <sosnaenergyconsulting@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 11:31:44 -0700
Thanks for your reply Dave.  I should have said (sorry) that my rear 
suspension isn't the standard leaf sprung setup, so I was looking for a 
frame of reference to try to figure out how what the previous owner did 
sits in relation to the stock setup.

Regards

David

DJoh797014@aol.com wrote:

> After 35+ years all our Tigers and most of our parts are starting
> to sag a bit.  I would use the heights as a starting point.  But
> with different tire heights and spring sag, you have to take your
> best shot.
> 
> Mount your springs and tires.  Then bounce the suspension
> several times.  Better yet, drive the car.  Then measure the
> heights from both sides with your weight in the front seat.
> Both heights should be the same.  If you are too low, you
> will have to add leaves or rearch the spring as the spring
> eyes aren't going to move.  If too high, wait, they will sag
> with time.
> 
> Every car and tastes of the setup is different.
> 
> Dave Johnson

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