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Ride height 99 versus 04

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Check option codes and they are standard

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I checked the option codes and they are standard for the suspension.

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Check spring identifying marks thinking it had the row suspension

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I even checked the spring identifying marks thinking it had the ROW suspension but it doesn’t.

Ride height 99 versus 04

Use center of the wheel as your center line

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Measure your height from the fender lip to the ground, using the center of the wheel as your center line.

Ride height 99 versus 04
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Check option codes and they are standard

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I checked the option codes and they are standard for the suspension.

Ride height 99 versus 04

Check spring identifying marks thinking it had the row suspension

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I even checked the spring identifying marks thinking it had the ROW suspension but it doesn’t.

Ride height 99 versus 04

Use center of the wheel as your center line

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Measure your height from the fender lip to the ground, using the center of the wheel as your center line.

Ride height 99 versus 04
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Does any know why my 99 (with stock suspension) sits lower than my friends 04 (with stock suspension)? It is actually noticeable especially between the gap between the tires and fenders, and when measured from ground to vehicle. Was something different between 99 and 04?

POST 2Original post

you sure it hasn't just settled due to old age? Also - check the option codes - could have had a suspension option fitted that would make a difference

POST 3Original post

I have been told by some my 996 has a high ride height. (especially front) It is stock however. See for yourself

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

cdodkin, I settled with old age so maybe you are right. I checked the option codes and they are standard for the suspension.

POST 7Original post

WOW, both of your fronts are visibly higher than my 02 with 38k miles. I wonder if something is wrong with mine..When my suspension gets warm, like at least 30 mins of driving, there is a sort of light clunking sound over smalll bumps from the front. I've had it checked out and inspected it myself, and can find nothing. Maybe my struts are bad, but it only shows when up when hot....like maybe no gas pressure and when the shock oil gets hot & frothy, it's clunking. Would explain the lower height as well...make any sense?

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yes both much higher than mine too. My vehicle just seems to sit lower all around.

POST 9Original post

Except that I have 18's, mine looks just like that height.

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yea, I plan on upgrading the wheels and tires to 18's soon. The other two vehicles sit like my friends 04. Noticeable higher than mine. Mine rides fine. Has 35 k miles. I even checked the spring identifying marks thinking it had the ROW suspension but it doesn’t.

POST 11Original post

Pmkazz, your ride height is lower than the others. While it looks better, it doesn't look normal for stock. I'd have it looked at next time it's in the shop.

POST 12 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Deckman, I went through the suspension already thinking it had the ROW suspension but there was no evidence of it. I am going remove the wheels today and give it a good look over...

POST 13Original post

Measure your height from the fender lip to the ground, using the center of the wheel as your center line. Mine is stock, right about 26.5" front and rear.

POST 14 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

6ocyclehum, Got it. 26.5 in the front and 26.25 in the rear....

POST 15Original post

I just measured mine. Front is 26.5", Rear is 26.375" This is on a 1999 C4, with 18" wheels and OEM tire sizes. ...Rickker

POST 16 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Seems consistent, at least with the 99s. My friends 04 is 27. something. I am going to measure it later. Looking at the two pictures above from John Henry III - AZ and cdodkin, their vehicles seem to have much more space between the top of the tire and the fender…

POST 17Original post

My '99 C2 is 26.25 front and 26" rear, all stock suspension

POST 18Original post

I guess mine is fine.....26.5 fronts, 26.375 rears (about), on 18" Carrera II's, with Sumitomo HRZ II tires. Clunking and groaning are gone since I lubed the upper strut race seal...keeping my fingers crossed that that was it.

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