Ride Height Measurement

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Ride Height Measurement - Front 

1. 1. Ride height = 3-2
   2. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm forward bolt (measurement 2)
   3. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the ball joint pinch bolt (measurement 3) Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge

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2. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2) and (measurement 3). Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge

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3. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.

   Ride Height Measurement - Rear 

   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 a full tank of fuel.
4. 1. Ride height = 3-2
   2. Measurement 2
   3. Measurement 3 Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge

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5. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rearward lower arm-to-frame bolt (measurement 2).
6. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm-to-knuckle bolt (measurement 3).
7. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.