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mach0415

07-30-2021 06:40 AM

Stock Ride Height

Good day! I am wondering if anyone has a reference on stock ride heights for a 1928 Tudor, as well as measurement points? Thank you.

nkaminar

07-30-2021 05:04 PM

Re: Stock Ride Height

Hi Mark,

Les Andrews' book "Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol. I" says 18-11/16 +/- 1/2 inch to the CENTER of the front bumper to ground for a 1928 or 29 and 18-1/2 +/- 1/2 for a 1930 or 31. Measure with tires fully inflated to 35 psi. He does not give a similar measurement for the rear. Differences in tire size from different manufactures can change the heights.

Tinbasher

07-31-2021 07:57 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

Hi Mark: This is all that's out there for measurement. You should have a 1/2" between the bottom of the front Shackle and the Axle. I haven't been able to find a Riding height measurement on any of the frame charts that I've found. Being a body and frame guy this drives me crazy!! JP

Bob Bidonde

08-01-2021 09:03 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

Dyke's lists the ground clearance as 9 inches.

Tinbasher

08-01-2021 09:54 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

There you go. Thanks Bob, It's been noted. I'll be working on my car tomorrow so I'll see what measurment this is. Axle clearance or height from the frame to the ground. JP

Y-Blockhead

08-01-2021 10:05 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde (Post 2041617)

Dyke's lists the ground clearance as 9 inches.

Where is that measured at?

katy	08-01-2021 10:31 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead (Post 2041637)

Where is that measured at?

The lowest point on the vehicle.

duke36

08-01-2021 10:32 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

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Here you go. '28-29 scale Dwg. Interpolate as needed

Y-Blockhead

08-01-2021 10:36 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

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Originally Posted by katy (Post 2041643)

The lowest point on the vehicle.

I guess that would be the bottom of my tires then... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Y-Blockhead

08-01-2021 10:41 AM

Re: Stock Ride Height

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Originally Posted by duke36 (Post 2041644)

Here you go. '28-29 scale Dwg. Interpolate as needed

Good drawing Duke. Shows both front and back bumper heights. I have that same book. I notice the '30-31 are a bit lower in the rear.

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