i need height measurement rear on xantia

ukmobileman · Unread post by **ukmobileman** » 02 Oct 2002, 00:46

i need the measurement for the height on the rear suspension for a 1993 19td xantia hatch from the rear hub nut (centre) to the wheel arch lip at 12O'clock
thanks G J Wright
G J Wright

Chris Peddie · Unread post by **Chris Peddie** » 02 Oct 2002, 01:07

Hi,
As a rough guide, most people seem to reckon if you can fit three fingers between the tyre and the arch lip, then the height isn't too far out - I can just manage this on mine. Although this does depend somewhat on how big your hands are!!

Every one I see on the road seems to ride at a different height though!!!
HTH
Cheers,
Chris

ukmobileman · Unread post by **ukmobileman** » 04 Oct 2002, 02:17

thanks mate! mine is just a little high, so i'll have another fiddle this weekend, only wanted a rough guide i have measured a couple of local xantias and both where different (so if you live in norfolk and noticed a chap in the dead of night crouched near your car - IT WAS ME!!!!! hehe)
G J Wright

NiSk · Unread post by **NiSk** » 04 Oct 2002, 12:52

An easy way to check the ride height relatively accurately is to measure the height to a given point (wheel arch edge for example)from the road at highest and lowest height settings. The normal ride height should be the median between these heights.
This is accurate to within a few mm.
//NiSk

Rich · Unread post by **Rich** » 04 Oct 2002, 23:13

Hi everyone,
Not sure, but i think heights are given in Haynes workshop manual but they measure tehm under the car.
Regards, Rich.