Front Ride Height Measurement

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Ride Measurement Height

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Item	Description
1	Ride height = 2 - 3
2	Measurement 2
3	Measurement 3

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface.

Jounce front and rear suspension vigorously to allow the vehicle to settle.
Before measuring ride height check:
- Tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
- Vehicle should have at least one-half tank of fuel.
- All fluids at proper levels
- No cargo inside the cab or bed.
- Inspect for aftermarket equipment.
  - Check for aftermarket changes to the steering, suspension, wheel and tire components (such as competition, heavy duty, etc.).
Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge) on a flat, level surface and adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the rearward lower arm bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
  
  Fig 2: Locking Surface Gauge In Position
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With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2).

Fig 3: Checking Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position (Measurement 2)
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Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface as used in Step 1 and adjust the gauge arm until the scriber point is located at the lowest point on the wheel knuckle.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
  
  Fig 4: Locking Surface Gauge In Position
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With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 3).

Fig 5: Checking Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position (Measurement 3)
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .