Could someone do a quick height measurement for me?

[first64riv]

I am not sure if my car was lowered by the previous owner and there are no first gen Riviera's near me to ask.

 

I would like someone to measure the height from the ground to the top of the front AND rear wheel arches.  It could be from a stock height vehicle or a lowered vehicle.  Just note if you are modified in any way.  I don't think sag from stock springs is a concern because it should be minimal.  If someone could measure, I'd really appreciate it!

 

Thank you in advance!

Chris

[RivNut]

You should also ask for tire size as well.  Different profiles = different heights.

[Pat Curran]

The overall height of the first generation as delivered by the factory was 53.2"  As Ed states, the size of the tires will make a difference and in addition to that, the overall condition of the suspension can make a difference as well.  Not sure what it would be from the ground to the wheel arches.

[first64riv]

23 minutes ago, RivNut said:

You should also ask for tire size as well.  Different profiles = different heights.

 

Ahhh...good point!  Okay, if possible, please add the tire size as well.

 

Thanks!

Chris

[KongaMan]

To that point, it seems that the more useful measurement for checking your suspension is from the center of the axle/hub to the top of the wheel well.  That takes the tires out of it completely.

 

 

As an eyeball test, where is the door/body crease in relation to the wheel centers?

 

FWIW, for a car with a nose-down stance, I've got 23 ¼ -23 ½” at all four corners (ground to top of wheel well).  The tires are 215/75R15.

 

 

[first64riv]

1 hour ago, KongaMan said:

To that point, it seems that the more useful measurement for checking your suspension is from the center of the axle/hub to the top of the wheel well.  That takes the tires out of it completely.

 

 

As an eyeball test, where is the door/body crease in relation to the wheel centers?

 

FWIW, for a car with a nose-down stance, I've got 23 ¼ -23 ½” at all four corners (ground to top of wheel well).  The tires are 215/75R15.

 

 

Thanks^^^

I assume that height is with no suspension mods....stock.

[KongaMan]

5 hours ago, first64riv said:

Thanks^^^

I assume that height is with no suspension mods....stock.

The front springs were replaced about 35 years ago -- with springs that were lower than the ones that came out.   Not intentionally. mind you -- I was trying to get it back to a level stance, but JC Whitney must have left a coil out of the springs.  The front measurement would be a little under 25" if it were level.