97OBW Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 got the 97obw from the shop with new left rear suspension components, and now the thing looks lower to the ground...could one of u guys with the same type of obw i have measure the height from the ground to the bottom of your mud flap? front and rear if possible thanks! PS my tires look like they are wearing on the outside edge a lot, what could be causing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunered Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 outside edge,front or rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I think the best thing is to measure from the center of the axle stub to the edge of the fender. This takes out any variation in tire size or inflation. Outside tire wear can be a couple things. Excess positive camber or excess toe. Have you jacked it up and looked at the inside edge? If it's both the inside and outside edges then it's most likely under inflated tires. Best luck! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97OBW Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 their not underinflated, but 4 and 5 over the manu. recommendations...is my car supposed to have 7.3 inches?? tell me what your results are from measuring from the exhaust tip down THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 people usually measure from the rear diff, and the low point of the y-pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 can only be valid when you measure the same point that doesn't get jacked around custom exhaust, tilted rear dif, broken mudflaps, fender bashing, lift kits, concrete shoes, water wings, etc. would give you different results front "Check the ground clearance by measuring between front end of transverse link attaching bolt and ground." rear "Measue the ground clearance (height of crossmember pipe lowest point from the ground) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 front "Check the ground clearance by measuring between front end of transverse link attaching bolt and ground." rear "Measue the ground clearance (height of crossmember pipe lowest point from the ground) While this is the absolute correct way to look for ground clearance, I believe his real concern is ride height. He has had suspension parts replaced and now the back end looks to be sitting closer to the ground. The above measurements will only ever change based on tire size/wear. I stand by what I suggest as the only accurate way to measure what you think is off, and that is the ride height, not the ground clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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