63 Hardtop - what is the correct height?

[Letitflow]

What is the proper (stock) height for my 63 bird? How do you measure from the ground up and where? My shocks and springs look decent but I feel like I’m riding too low. Thanks, and yes I’m a newbie.

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[Angry Bird]

What is the proper (stock) height for my 63 bird? How do you measure from the ground up and where? My shocks and springs look decent but I feel like I’m riding too low. Thanks, and yes I’m a newbie.

The ride height with the original 14 inch wheels, with proper tire inflation and a full tank of gas should be as follows:

Front: from the highest point of the wheel well to the level ground should be 27 inches.

Rear: to the same point on the rear wheel well should be 20. 5 inches on level ground.

The original rake of the 61 thru 66 should appear as a reverse wedge (higher in the front than the rear).

I trust this is what you were looking for.

Yes I am an "Oldbie" 52 years a Thunderbird owner.

Gord

 

[Letitflow]

The ride height with the original 14 inch wheels, with proprp tire inflation and a full tank of gas should be as follows:

Front: from the highest point of the wheel well to the level ground should be 27 inches.

Rear: to the same point on the rear wheel well should be 20. 5 inches on level ground.

The original rake of the 61 thru 66 should appear as a reverse wedge (higher in the front than the rear).


I trust this is what you were looking for.

Gord

THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED !!!!!!!

Thanks Gord, I just did some preliminary measuring (tire psi close, 3/4 tank of fuel) and I’m an inch low (per your specs) but I need to do it agan and do it right etc... I just added some weight, not sure how much, with 4 disc brakes, master cyl., steering box, and more but most was a swap for something else so, whatever. I can do some stuff but have a guy helping me big time. I can get down there but I cant get back up. Lol

 

[Angry Bird]

THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED !!!!!!!

Thanks Gord, I just did some preliminary measuring (tire psi close, 3/4 tank of fuel) and I’m an inch low (per your specs) but I need to do it agan and do it right etc... I just added some weight, not sure how much, with 4 disc brakes, master cyl., steering box, and more but most was a swap for something else so, whatever. I can do some stuff but have a guy helping me big time. I can get down there but I cant get back up. Lol

Fortunately for me @ 73 1/2 years young my up and down suspension is still very good. A strong back and weak mind is my nemisis along with a wacky sense of humor. Still Thunderbird Crazy after all these years. LOL

Gord