Frame / Springs: Ride height 55 C-K

[jimmijim8]

Any body know the correct ride height of a 55 C-K rear measured from where it's supposed to be measured to level floor? I'm having new springs made and they can be tweaked a bit either + or - but I need to know what the original height is. They have the specs for a stock spring but nothing on ride height. I don't know if it would be where I want it. thanks jimmijim

[JoeHall]

I don't know about 55s, but maybe 56J is similar. It has an "overall height" of 56 & 5/16", per the specs listed on Frank A's "56J Only" web site. Somewhere there, he also listed front and rear bumper heights, but I could not find it this eve.
Tire size on 56J is 7.10 X 15.
I am pretty sure rear springs are same for 55 and 56 C/K cars. I am almost positive I swapped a set from a 1954 Stude 4 door over to a 56J about 20 years ago.

[jimmijim8]

hmmh?

If I knew the bumper height to be x-y, if the bumpers to be zackly where they are supposed to be it would mayhaps be ok but the bumpers on a ck can be tweaked up or down and still be somewhat within looking correct. Perhaps the best way would be to measure from the highest point of the roof to level floor. If it ain't right, possibly raise the car in the rear in the center of the bumper to relieve the springs till I come up with the factory height spec. What say? Then go from there to where I prefer the height to be. Also factor in the original size tires vs. what is on it now P 215 X 75 X 15. By the way, What size are the original tires. cheers and thanks jimmijim

I don't know about 55s, but maybe 56J is similar. It has an "overall height" of 56 & 5/16", per the specs listed on Frank A's "56J Only" web site. Somewhere there, he also listed front and rear bumper heights, but I could not find it this eve.
Tire size on 56J is 7.10 X 15.
I am pretty sure rear springs are same for 55 and 56 C/K cars. I am almost positive I swapped a set from a 1954 Stude 4 door over to a 56J about 20 years ago.

[sactorandy]

I just had the springs re-arched and new bushings installed on my 55 Champion. I thought my car looked a little droopy. The rear wheel wells are now just about to the top of the tires and looks just right with only a very slight rake. The little picture I have here is a before picture so don't go by that. I think you just need to bring it up a little bit. These cars were meant to ride low or level. Nice car, by the way.