Stock Ride Height

[mach0415]

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]

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]

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]

Dyke's lists the ground clearance as 9 inches.

 

[Tinbasher]

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]

Dyke's lists the ground clearance as 9 inches.

Where is that measured at?

 

[katy]

Where is that measured at?

The lowest point on the vehicle.

 

[duke36]

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

 

[Y-Blockhead]

The lowest point on the vehicle.

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

 

[Y-Blockhead]

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.