In a message dated 10-Apr-02 22:29:13 Eastern Daylight Time,
lists@autox.team.net writes:
> So, what I really
> need is to know what the approximate correct height from ground to lip
> of front fender, if measuring straight up past the center of the hub.
> I've got very little clearance between the tire and the fender. I
> have to be careful over bumps, since the tire will rub on the
> underside of the fender. I've replaced the springs, with the thought
> that the old springs were out of spec. Actually, when I removed the
> springs, they measured about 1/2" short. The springs I removed also
> used the aluminum spacers, while the replacement springs from Moss
> were the longer springs and didn't need them. Now, all I need is for
> everyone to go outside with a tape measure and check the height for
> me. Mine measures 25 1/4", so if that's what you have, then you
> probably have a problem also. Maybe I should put the spacers in with
> the long springs? I think the previous owner made changes to the
> suspension to lower.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Brandsema
> 61 TR4
>
Paul, I measure 26 and 3/4" on the driver's side and 26 and 9/10'' on the
passenger's side. Springs are original, shocks were replaced in 1968. I'm
using 165/15 radial tires -- same pressure in each front tire.
Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner/factory pickup)
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