How do you determine stock ride height.

[oldwirebender]

I rebuilt the front end of my '65 Barracuda this spring. Since the rebuild, I have a tire rub when I back out of my driveway. Both sides will rub depending which way I turn the wheel. Before the rebuild, I did not have this issue. I should have taken some measurements before I started, but, I guess I got in a hurry. I thought I read somewhere you could measure the angle of the LCA's to get the "proper" ride height. Does anyone know how this is done?

 

[67Dart273]

You have a shop manual? You can download a 66 one here for free:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=132309&highlight=manual,+download

66 manual:

http://www.mymopar.com/downloads/servicemanuals/1966_Plymouth_Service_Manual.zip

 

[oldkimmer]

.................u could also have too much or too little caster/camber.........kim......

 

[Jim Lusk]

Chrysler measured ride height as the difference between the lower ball joint (I think) to the floor and the LCA below the pivot to the floor. I've always found this method to be a PITA. I measure about an inch between the LCA bumper and frame and then measuring to a solid point on the LCA to even up both sides. Then the car needs to be aligned with as much positive caster as you can get.