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Bugeye Ride Height?

BlueMax

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What’s your ride height? I check mine last night after the springs had settled. I'm 5 3'8" at the front and 6" at the rear. I measured from the floor to the flat portion of the rocker panel. I do like 5/8" rake toward the front and the low stance, just need to keep away from speed humps and pot holes!!
 
Looks like I'm a bit higher.
1960 with stock front and rear springs (bare body with engine, gearbox and rear axle): 8" front, 8 3/4" rear
1959 with new front springs and new 10 leaf rear springs with Peter May's lowering wedge added and top 3 small leaf springs removed: 7 1/2" front, 8 1/2" rear.
 
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