1962 curb height
I am replacing my rear springs with original re arc springs, what should the curb height be on the car and where do I measure it from.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
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Re: 1962 curb height
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Re: 1962 curb height
Those dimensions are also in the ST-12 Manual. Good idea to purchase both. The NCRS store has both by the way. If I was home I would look it up for you but won't be there till Tuesday. Someone will surely pipe in with that for you.
TerryComment
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Re: 1962 curb height
Where is it in the assembly manual? Can't find the page either.Comment
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Re: 1962 curb height
The dimensions per the ST-12.
Measured from the bottom of the rocker molding to the ground. 6.7" at the front end and 8.2" at the rear. This is in section 0.
Section 14 calls out a "Vehicle Height" of 11" +/- 1/2" for standard springs and 8 3/4" for H.D. I did not find where it shows how this is measured.
Good luck
JohnComment
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Re: 1962 curb height
Thanks for the help but I may not have the right manuals that everyone has been referring to. I have the 1962 Corvette Assembly Manual, 53-62 Corvette Servicing Guide, and the 61-62 CTIMJG. I can't find the pages you are referring to.Comment
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Re: 1962 curb height
The front ride height measurement is shown in the ST-12 on page 3-2, in the photo (figure 3); the desired dimension is shown in the "Specifications" section in the back (Section 14) under "Front Suspension", "Vehicle Height".
I don't have a '62 Assembly Manual, but the rear ride height is shown in the '57 A.I.M. at the end of Section 3, in a chart that shows the dimension between the top of the axle tube and the bottom of the frame directly above it as 3.80" at curb height; the '62 A.I.M. should have a similar chart.
Both of the above measurements are independent of tire size - they measure actual deflection of the spring; the rocker-to-ground measurements will vary due to tire size.Comment
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Will new shocks in the rear increase the curb height a little? Any recs?Comment
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