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Curb Height Measurement - All

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Fig 1: Front Cradle Bolt
GC0146123Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Front:  Bottom view of the front cradle bolt (1) to be measured from.

Fig 2: Front Wheel Center Height & Front Cradle Height
GC0146120Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Front Wheel Center Height - Measure the vertical distance between the front wheel center (1) and the ground (4), Record the measurement  .
  2. Front Cradle Height - Measure the vertical distance between the center of the cradle bolt (2) to the ground (3), Record the measurement  .
  3. Take the two measurements and subtract them to get the ride height. Refer to CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  for specifications.
    Fig 3: Rear Cradle Bolt
    GC0146124Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

    Rear:  Bottom view of the rear cradle bolt (1) to be measured from.

    Fig 4: Rear Wheel Center Height & Rear Cradle Height
    GC0146121Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Rear Wheel Center Height - Measure the vertical distance between the front wheel center (2) and the ground (3), Record the measurement  .
  5. Rear Cradle Height - Measure the vertical distance between the center of the cradle bolt (1) to the ground (4), Record the measurement  .
  6. Take the two measurements and subtract them to get the ride height. Refer to CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  for specifications.
CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

  FRONT RIDE HEIGHT REAR RIDE HEIGHT Cross Ride Height
Center of Spindle to Cradle
Base Suspension  90 mm +/- 12 mm (3.54 in. +/- 0.47 in.) 73 mm +/- 12 mm (2.87 in. +/- 0.47 in.) +/- 12 mm (+/- 0.47 in)
 
Aero Suspension  110 mm +/- 12 mm (4.33 in. +/- 0.47 in.) 93 mm +/- 12 mm (3.66 in. +/- 0.47 in.)
 
Sport Suspension  110 mm +/- 12 mm (4.33 in. +/- 0.47 in.) 93 mm +/- 12 mm (3.66 in. +/- 0.47 in.)