Can measure the front suspension height on stock height bus?

[mattp]

Bit of a favour but does anyone have a '69 or '70 bus that is still stock and could measure the distance between the middle of the front wheel and the bottom of the front arch for me please -just trying to work out how much my bus has been lowered by?

Many thanks

Matt

 

[Trikky2]

Owners manual gives vehicle height. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/jan70bus/70ownmanpage57.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[mattd1984]

I have a 68 stock height I can measure if that's any good. It's only stock till the weekend though then coming down

 

[mattp]

I have a 68 stock height I can measure if that's any good. It's only stock till the weekend though then coming down

Matt, that would be awesome

This is the measurement I need please (bus now runs different rims and suspension)

I'm hoping you'll come back with a measurement of around 450m

 

[mattp]

Please :msn4:

 

[Loxy]

using the diameter of your existing tyre, an original tyre, your roof height and the stock roof height from the manual you should be able to work it out

 

[ground hugger]

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=19505" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

16.5 inch on a late bay ,around 420mm

 

[ed.]

mine is stock 69-70 and measures 44cm from wheel centre to arch. this is with the cab empty.

i can post a pic of the measurement if you want.

 

[froggy]

mine is stock 69-70 and measures 44cm from wheel centre to arch. this is with the cab empty.

i can post a pic of the measurement if you want.

Thats makes a difference of about 100 mm so your looking at a rough drop of 4 inches

 

[Pete B]

mine is stock 69-70 and measures 44cm from wheel centre to arch.

Never thought to measure the stock height before messing with my '68 but don't suspect the measurement was any different to the above '69/'70. That means I've lost six and a half inches. :shock: Ooo - er missus!!!!