rear height ???
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This was taken from the service manual and does not say what the actual measurement should be. I guess if they are close on either side they are good? Hope this helps
Measuring Spring Height
When measuring rear spring heights, vehicle should be placed on a level floor, have correct front
Fig. 8—Rear Spring (Valiant-Barracuda)
Fig. 10—Rear Spring (Fury)
NK543
Fig. 9 — R e a r Spring (Satellite)
suspension height on both sides, correct tire pres* sures, no passenger or luggage compartment load and a full tank of fuel.
(1) Jounce car several times (front bumper first). Release bumpers at same point in each cycle.
(2) Measure shortest distance from highest point on underside of rear axle bumper strap (at rear of bumper) to top of axle housing.
(3) Measure both right and left sides.
If these measurements vary by more than 3/4 inch (side to side), it is an indication that one of the rear springs may need replacing.
It is normal for rear springs to show some reverse arch, even with no load, so appearance alone should not be reason for spring replacement.
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Measuring Spring Height
When measuring rear spring heights, vehicle should be placed on a level floor, have correct front
Fig. 8—Rear Spring (Valiant-Barracuda)
Fig. 10—Rear Spring (Fury)
NK543
Fig. 9 — R e a r Spring (Satellite)
suspension height on both sides, correct tire pres* sures, no passenger or luggage compartment load and a full tank of fuel.
(1) Jounce car several times (front bumper first). Release bumpers at same point in each cycle.
(2) Measure shortest distance from highest point on underside of rear axle bumper strap (at rear of bumper) to top of axle housing.
(3) Measure both right and left sides.
If these measurements vary by more than 3/4 inch (side to side), it is an indication that one of the rear springs may need replacing.
It is normal for rear springs to show some reverse arch, even with no load, so appearance alone should not be reason for spring replacement.
REPLACEMENT
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Follow this link and you'll find a listing of proper bumper heights for 69 satellite and road runner. 11.7 front and 11.2 rear.
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/_PassengerCarBumperHeights-01.shtml?load_img=13
I think if you link back up to the index or beginning of this manual, there is an explanation of how to measure to come to the correct height. I am not sure they are all bumper to ground heights even though they say it is - may be lowest point of valance to the ground. Either way - it is a great resource and should get you what you need.
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/PassengerCarBumperHeights-01.shtml
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/_PassengerCarBumperHeights-01.shtml?load_img=13
I think if you link back up to the index or beginning of this manual, there is an explanation of how to measure to come to the correct height. I am not sure they are all bumper to ground heights even though they say it is - may be lowest point of valance to the ground. Either way - it is a great resource and should get you what you need.
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/PassengerCarBumperHeights-01.shtml
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