what up ht members. i am in need of some new ideas of how to measure ride height. i mean...i don't have n e thing to measure with except like measuring tape or my fingers. could sure use some help or "nifty" ideas. hit me up guys! thanks!

 

i am also interested in this too

When I set my coilovers i just measured my jack points in the front to the ground and then the jack points in the rear.
ANd on a level ground of course but if there any better ways of doing this im open for ideas

 

maybe measure from the highest point of the wheel lip straight up to the highest point (middle) of the fender well?

Still not sure what you're asking though...is this "perfect" as in making coil-over height all the same or just measuring height in general? For coil-overs just count the threads to the collar, either start from the bottom going to the bottom of the "nut" or start from the top counting down to the top of the "nut"

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedminded &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe measure from the highest point of the wheel lip straight up to the highest point (middle) of the fender well?

Still not sure what you're asking though...is this "perfect" as in making coil-over height all the same or just measuring height in general? For coil-overs just count the threads to the collar, either start from the bottom going to the bottom of the "nut" or start from the top counting down to the top of the "nut"</TD></TR></TABLE>

good advice

 

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good advice </TD></TR></TABLE>

well, sortof...i should have left out the part of counting the threads above the collar because the spring itself would probably be in the way...just count from the bottom is the easiest if you are even asking about coil-overs.

 

On my EG, I used to measure from the line that is drawn by the bumper where it meets the fenderwell. Now I measure at the jack points using this ride height tool I got through racer parts wholesale. Cost me about 20 bucks.

Setting the spring perches exactly the same wont necessarily give you "perfect" ride height, although it should make your car fairly even side to side. The difference in front to rear ride height will not be the same as stock. Also, if you were to install the pinch bolt up higher on one of your front struts this would throw your ride height off slightly; and that's a common thing that I see.

The weight of the car over each corner is not equal, and weight affects ride height. The car will even out the ride height over the wheels a bit even if the spring perches are not at equal heights. However, in my opinion the only way to achieve perfect ride height is to have your car corner weighted and balanced. Basically measure the weight distribution and then adjust each coilover until your crossweight is 50%. This will make your car handle consistently in left and right turns (you'll need a camber kit also).

 

good idea guys. i'll star trying some of them.