Suspension Height

Post by **wanderinstar** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:58 pm

Does anyone know what the distance should be between tyre and bottom of wing on a saloon with 5 leaf springs??
Ian.

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:08 pm

nope, but then i have had vans where i have taken out 2 leaves to make the suspension a little softer, so i guess as long as they are are a fair distance from the rear bump stops

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:29 am

Well I thought the idea was 4 fingers width about 3" but that really only applies when new springs are used and most will settle after use.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:06 pm

You want about 1.5" from the bump stop to the pad on the chassis.

Post by **wanderinstar** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:29 pm

Thats ok then cos thats about what I,ve got.
Ian