[Shotimes] Ride Ht With Cargo Coil Springs

[Paul Nimz]

Specification FENDER OPENING TO WHEEL CENTER

Vehicle Front Rear

1986-91 Taurus Sedan 399mm (15.69") 334mm (13.13")

1992-95 Taurus Sedan 409mm (16.10") 384mm (15.10")

1996-97 Taurus Sedan 415mm (16.34") 398mm (15.67")

1986-91 Taurus Wagon 403mm (15.87") 317mm (12.48")

1992-95 Taurus Wagon 414mm (16.29") 315mm (12.42")

1996-97 Taurus Wagon 413mm (16.26") 402mm (15.83")

1986-91 Sable Sedan 399mm (15.69") 268mm (10.57")

1992-95 Sable Sedan 409mm (16.10") 315mm (12.41")

1996-97 Sable Sedan 415mm (16.34") 398mm (15.67")

1986-91 Sable Wagon 403mm (15.87") 317mm (12.48")

1992-95 Sable Wagon 414mm (16.29") 315mm (12.42")

1996-97 Sable Wagon 413mm (16.26") 402mm (15.83")



Paul

On 6/26/2005 1:20:41 PM, awfanning@earthlink.net wrote:
> I'm running OEM springs on my '91 SHO and think that the
> rear's may have
> sagged to the point of requiring replacement. With 225-55x16" tires and and
> no load in the car, I'm
> seeing a distance of 24-
> 7/8'ths inch from the ground
> to the outer edge of the fender lip.
>
> Anybody know what the stock ride height was?
>
> What sort of dimension should I expect with Cargo Coil springs in the rear?
> Ideally I'd
> like about an inch more clearance than I've got now, but am
> concerned that they might provide much more.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alan
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