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Postby Buzzy on Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:39 am

Dont think we have done this yet. When you all get a chance go and measure your heights from the center of the wheel to the underside of the guard. I know there will be alot of variation due to aftermarket gear etc but will still be interesting. Think sam said somewhere that standard should be 545mm (at the front I assume)

Sheit! Just measured my heights all round.
FL was 509mm
FR was 517mm
RL was 578mm
RR was 584mm

Whole left side of mine is lower.
mmmm must be the big ass that sits on that side of the car :o

Hope the MOF doesnt read this.

I will check the heights again after the lift on Friday and let ya's know the difference.
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Postby cyberhonky on Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:42 am

front 510 rear 570 i really need those snake racing spacers on the front
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Postby Jitsukablue on Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:01 am

The real test is to do it just before you go on a trip with everyone in the car, all the gear and water and fuel, that'll give you a worst case scenario! Isn't it the ground clearence that really matters? Haven't really looked, but it's normally on of the diffs which is lowest.
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Postby andyj on Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:51 am

I won't email a copy buzzy

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Postby Buzzy on Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:10 am

Jitsukablue, Its just mearly for interest sake to see how all the vehicles are sitting on the road, if there level (unlike mine) if people have had saging with the standard springs and how much height people are getting out of their lifted springs etc. The ground clearence will be affected by suspension but will also be affected by different size tyres.
That wasn't where I was going with this thread.
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Postby sam on Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:25 pm

Will try to measure mine tomorrow 8-)
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Postby Austblue on Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:52 pm

I think/hope I left my standard measurements in the car so I should be able to post up before and afters when I get it back off the unrightful owner.
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Postby ....BeAkEr.... on Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:13 pm

i'll get some measurements tonight
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Postby subi_man on Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:52 am

FL - 524mm
FR - 525mm

RL - 576mm
RR - 575mm

do I win anything? 8-)
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Postby FreestyleCab on Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:45 am

Measured with toolboxes and tools in the tub and a full tank of diesel

FL - 522mm
FR - 525mm

RL - 554mm
RR - 555mm
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Postby Austblue on Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:53 am

Heaps easier if you use a tape measure freestyle ;)
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Postby andyj on Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:47 am

We can find you a tape measure if you want FC 8-)
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Postby FreestyleCab on Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:24 am

Thanks for pointing that out guys.

I'll remember that for next time.

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Postby andyj on Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:34 am

Nice one FC

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Postby Buzzy on Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:25 am

Add about 60mm to all of my measuremants up there ^

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Postby sam on Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:30 am

Measured my front just a tad under 570mm 8-)
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Postby High Country on Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:42 am

Buzzy - nice!! Go the Dobbi's........!!;) ;)

Lately though, I've noticed that @ 20k - my front Dobinsons have sagged a bit from where they were........
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Postby andyj on Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:46 am

What was the cost buzzy and where did you get it done

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Postby Buzzy on Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:00 am

$1335

Fitted by Pedders in Newy ;)
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Postby sam on Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:34 am

Buzzy could you get your ute crossed up so a back wheel is of the ground and measure the front and rear wheel travel from tyre to under side of flare :-)
Want to do some comparisons ;)
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Postby Buzzy on Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:40 am

I will have a go soom sam
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Postby subi_man on Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:50 am

nice kit and nice price Buzzy!!
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Postby Mud16 on Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:43 am

It looks like Carrolls are changing my springs in front because of sag they are sitting at below standard height and are being changed hopefully next week with luck
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Postby Bubbalucci on Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:26 am

front 560
rear 620
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Postby Buzzy on Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:22 am

After about 1000k's the front sits at about 575mm
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