Factory ride heights

A Google search has failed to turn up any specs.  I looked at an old photo of my first Torino from 40+ years ago and it appears to sit lower in the front.

I'll get some numbers off my car and post later.

Thanks!

That’s exactly what he’s asking about...

There are pictures below showing the original ride height from the factory.

Factory numbers will be challenging.  I’m hoping someone with a ‘68 or ‘69 can provide some numbers.  If it is front springs, I’d like to confirm as I plan on replacing shocks in the near future.  Will do the springs at the same time.

The rear springs don’t have any obvious issues but if original, they could also have reached end-of-life.

I’m going out to get some photos and measurements.

Measurements taken from centre of wheel to bottom of each fender lip:

LF: 15 1/2"

LR: 12 3/8" 

RF: 15 1/2"

RR: 12 3/8"

Measurements from floor to bottom of fender lips:

LF: 26 7/8"

LR: 23 3/4"

RF: 26 7/8"

RR: 23 3/4"

Car is pretty level side-to-side but a three inch difference front-to-back

 

If I had or could find some measurements, that will narrow it down to which end is the problem.  I am aware shocks have little effect on ride height.  Air shocks inflated to their maximum may lift the car somewhat.

I’m going to lift the car at the rear with the springs hanging and see is that changes the front gap.

Thanks for the replies 👍🏻

I have a '69 formal and the front wheel floor to molding is ~25" and ~27-1/2" on body seam.  Rear body seam is ~27-3/8", so a bit of a sag, but not too much.  These cars tend to trick the eye a bit with the higher front opening, but the body seam measurements don't lie.  From the pic you posted, looks like front may be high.  Mine has new shocks, but original springs, front & rear.

what engine and have the intake manifold or heads been swapped for alloy?

the FE intake manifold weighs a ton, swapping it to alloy would lighten the load on the front end quite a bit. other intakes same effect to a lesser extent. same with removing or replacing the factory A/C compressor with a modern unit. as you're aware most likely the rear springs have given up some at this point, also possible the front springs have been updated and they're holding the nose up a little higher? if after replacing the rear leafs you still think the nose sits too high, cutting a 1/4 coil at a time is no big deal. not talking about anything drastic, just a trim. FWIW i had a 68 Montego that broke a front spring, we swapped in a set of Lincoln / limo springs that pointed the nose at the horizon. they held the suspension at the top of travel so we cut 1/2 coils until it sat center of travel, no issues

figure the bottom of the car / rockers should be about parallel to the ground for a factory stance,

and don't forget to check the caster when you get it where you want it