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Front Ride Height Measurement




Ride Height Measurement


Front Ride Height Measurement










NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have at least one-half tank of fuel.

1. Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge) on a flat, level surface and adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the rearward lower arm bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.





2. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2).





3. Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface as used in Step 1 and adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located at the lowest point on the wheel knuckle.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.





4. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 3).





5. Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to Specifications.