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William H. Trovinger II
Prolific User
Username: bill_trovinger
Post Number: 44
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, 16 November, 2003 - 06:05 am: |    |
Can anyone tell me the correct rear height for a '76 SS (SWB). The workshop manual talks about different datum points however, gives no standard measurements for these points. On other cars I have been able to check the height by using a standard measurement for that type of vehicle at rest on level surface from ground to bottom of rear bumper. Does anyone know what that measurement should be?
Regards,
Bill
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David Gore
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Username: david_gore
Post Number: 145
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, 16 November, 2003 - 08:12 am: | |
Hi Bill,
Datum measurements for the Shadow I are as follows; see your manual Section H for more information on checking procedures. My basic check is to test the level of the car using a 1200mm spirit level resting against the lower sill - I know the showroom height is out as the springs have sagged and are to be replaced - the showroom height is determined from the data below:
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Bob UK
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Posted From: 172.186.138.166
| | Posted on Sunday, 16 November, 2003 - 08:36 pm: | |
Quick visual check is that the sill trim is level with the centre of the wheels.
Nothing looks worse than a Shadow sitting down at the back. |
Bill Coburn
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Username: bill_coburn
Post Number: 70
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, 16 November, 2003 - 09:25 pm: | |
Assuming we are still dealing with a 1976 Shadow the above information is for non-compliant suspension. Compliant suspension was introduced in February 1972. The dimensions are not much different but the requirements for fuel load and ballasting the front seats are important. The detail appears in TSD 4200 Chapter 'H'. |