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F-250 and F-350, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD), F-450 and F-550

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Ride Height Measurement - F-250 And F-350, Four-Wheel Drive (4WD), F-450 And F-550
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Item Description
1 Bottom of the jounce bumper bracket at the frame (measurement point 1)
2 Top of shock tower (measurement point 2)
3 Ride height = distance between measurement point 1 and measurement point 2
  1. NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure.

    To obtain vehicle ride height, measure the distance between points 1 and 2. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .