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sparkyhunt · 09-07-2009, 07:40 PM

I will be able to lay frame but what is a good cruising height? I tried doing a search but the search function is not working for me. Thanks

bedsled71 · 09-07-2009, 07:56 PM

i think most people set up for a 5 inch ride height

bdydrp97s10 · 09-07-2009, 08:48 PM

you dont want to setup your ride height off the frame for these year trucks..

your going to want to set it up off the front suspension crossmember which hangs lower than the frame(unless you Zd the frame or you have a dropmember)

but assumind you have done niether of those modifications, you want to set it up off the crossmember..

and my front crossmember is about
3" off the ground, and that might be 5" on the frame but im not sure.

The Big Green · 09-08-2009, 11:14 PM

I ride about 1in off my frame. If you align your tires at your ride height I'd set it right around 5in off something, either your crossmember, or frame depending on your level of setup like said before. I never aligned mine, since I ride low in town and it varies on the hwy.

SCOTI · 09-09-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkyhunt

I will be able to lay frame but what is a good cruising height? I tried doing a search but the search function is not working for me. Thanks

'Cruising' as in putting around the grounds @ a show, or cruising as in driving around town from here to there?

Around town/on public roadways @ least 4-5" minimum ride height.

BACKYARD88 · 09-16-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

...Around town/on public roadways @ least 4-5" minimum ride height.

Ditto, I set my 88 at 3.5 and drug every time I hit a dip in the road.

AVS_JASON · 09-17-2009, 11:29 AM

Here is a good ride height....

Boomerswany · 09-17-2009, 11:49 AM

Jason - may not be practical but, it's freakin sweet!

Sort of depends on your primary cruising plans and how well the road crews in your area keep the azzfalt or railraod tracks-

You may want to consider what the PoPo will say?

I'd agree with an alignment at 3-5 off the lowest point - likley the x-member - Happy dragging!

Primer70 · 09-18-2009, 08:59 PM

I drove my 94 as low as I could, about 1 - 1 1/2" off the ground. It would occasionally skip off the asphalt & I would have to lift a little not to pick up road reflectors.

Good shocks will help with keeping it from bouncing off the asphalt when ridin' low.

coopdeville · 09-17-2009, 11:42 AM

that is beautiful!!! that is a perfect ride height!!

09-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#1
sparkyhunt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: WI Posts: 9	What is a good height for frame at ride height? I will be able to lay frame but what is a good cruising height? I tried doing a search but the search function is not working for me. Thanks

09-07-2009, 07:56 PM	#2
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: What is a good height for frame at ride height? i think most people set up for a 5 inch ride height

09-07-2009, 08:48 PM	#3
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: What is a good height for frame at ride height? you dont want to setup your ride height off the frame for these year trucks.. your going to want to set it up off the front suspension crossmember which hangs lower than the frame(unless you Zd the frame or you have a dropmember) but assumind you have done niether of those modifications, you want to set it up off the crossmember.. and my front crossmember is about 3" off the ground, and that might be 5" on the frame but im not sure. __________________ My build thread--http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300333

09-08-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,304	Re: What is a good height for frame at ride height? I ride about 1in off my frame. If you align your tires at your ride height I'd set it right around 5in off something, either your crossmember, or frame depending on your level of setup like said before. I never aligned mine, since I ride low in town and it varies on the hwy.

09-17-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: What is a good height for frame at ride height? Here is a good ride height....

09-17-2009, 11:49 AM	#8
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: What is a good height for frame at ride height? Jason - may not be practical but, it's freakin sweet! Sort of depends on your primary cruising plans and how well the road crews in your area keep the azzfalt or railraod tracks- You may want to consider what the PoPo will say? I'd agree with an alignment at 3-5 off the lowest point - likley the x-member - Happy dragging! __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com Last edited by Boomerswany; 09-17-2009 at 11:51 AM.

09-18-2009, 08:59 PM	#9
Primer70 Superbad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 153	Re: What is a good height for frame at ride height? I drove my 94 as low as I could, about 1 - 1 1/2" off the ground. It would occasionally skip off the asphalt & I would have to lift a little not to pick up road reflectors. Good shocks will help with keeping it from bouncing off the asphalt when ridin' low.

09-17-2009, 11:42 AM	#10
coopdeville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 79	Re: What is a good height for frame at ride height? that is beautiful!!! that is a perfect ride height!! __________________ myspace.com/southtacomaalleyrally

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