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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Wheel Well Height

I need some feedback from 1973-1979 F100 2wd owners, preferably with 302 engine. I need some measurements from a flat surface to the top of the center of the wheel well for the front and the rear. Can anybody help? This will give me a good idea of the amount of factory rake built into the vehicle. Please give both measurements. Thanks!!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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I think mine is 27".

I'll check tomorrow
 
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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My '73 F100 2wd is 31" in front and 33" in rear. It has stock suspension, with original springs in rear and new coils in the front about 10 years ago. Plus I'm running 31x10.50 tires.

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Did you have a chance to check height Mil1ion?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Wheelwell height:

29" front
30" rear

78 2x4 with 429 no A/C.

Front Spring specs are for 460 w/ AC

They were installed in Sept 1993

Rear springs are original with about 350 lbs of stuff in the box
 

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