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Stock ride height for 89 RS w/ LO3?

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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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From: Buford, GA
Car: 89 RS
Engine: 6.3L Megasquirted HSR
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.70 Posi 9 bolt
Stock ride height for 89 RS w/ LO3?

Ive had this car for about 2 years now, and it just seems to be sitting a lot lower than others I have seen. Its your run-of-the-mill LO3 car, all stock suspension. But Ive noticed since I got the single 3" system on there I cant even weld on a turndown before the axle. I would literally have about 1/2" of clearance!! I checked the coil springs and they dont seem to be cut. Is there a site that has ride height specs (like from ground to fender lip) so I can find out how much my suspension is sagging? Hell, I might just be foolin myself, but like I said it just seems to be sittin lower than stock, and I didnt think springs could sag that much over time.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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From: CHICAGO
Car: 89 FORMULA 350
Engine: 5.7 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 BOLT/ 3.27 GEARS
Weird.... my boss owns an 89 RS himself. It's all stock and its all original besides the rear axle ratio. The car appears to sit noticeably lower than my 89 Formula. His 15 inch wheels tuck nicely into the wheel well as where mine has huge gaps. I dont think his or your springs are sagging either. Hopefully somebody can help unlock this little mystery!
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