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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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what is the measured distance from the ground to somewhere on the car that i can tell what a "stock" ride height would be. my car sits so crooked i can't tell if i want to drop it or not. how far is it from the ground to like the ground affect piece on the door for example? thanks!
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Most measure from the lip of the rear wheel to the ground. 12 noon on the wheel. Stock can be as high as 28", lowered cars see 26-1/4" depending on the springs used.
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28 is about stock tho??
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Factory specs are about 28" in the back and 27.5" up front
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Check out this thread on where to measure and comparison to others:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes/725347-does-your-car-have-best-stance-come-inside.html

Here are my specs:
Originally Posted by vip1
Stock Ride Height.
Suspension Mods in sig.

:::::::::: Fender :::::: Inside ::::: Fender :::::
:::::::::::: To ::::: Wheel Well ::::: To ::::::::
:::::::::: Ground ::::: To Tire :::::: Tire :::::::
---------------------------------------------
**DRIVER**
FRONT::: 26.75" :::::: 4.25" ::::::: 1.75" ::::::
REAR::::: 27.75" :::::: 6.25" ::::::: 2.75" ::::::

**PASSENGER**
FRONT::: 26.75" :::::: 4.00" ::::::: 1.75" ::::::
REAR::::: 26.75" :::::: 5.25" ::::::: 1.75" ::::::


Interesting that only my driver's side rear is 1" higher.
(Probably for the theory that it'll level out with a driver.)

Some people on here that have measured their stock ride height have come up with higher numbers than mine.

I think my ride height is low enough. I don't want my car any lower than it is now.
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