Well, since I've had my '68. April4, 1972. Since the first meeting with other owners, probably the most discussed and disagreed upon topic is the ride height in general and the rear ride height specifically.
I honestly can't remember seeing two cars together with the same rear ride height.
So exactly the "correct" ride height is likely never going to be completely agreed upon.
The only thing that I know for sure is that the "original" as delivered rear posture on the Shelbys was butt down, giving the car a "speedboat" in action pose.
If there is actually a documented number that was stated, "as delivered" I'd like to see that published and standardized.
I'm not sure if a "Concourse dimension" in black and white actually exists where you can take a tape measure and prove it?
In the past there has been issues with re-arching the springs in that it seems to shorten the life expectancy from that point on but that might just be my personal experience? Just something to consider. I only have 50 years of experience with this subject so consider that others likely may know better.
I honestly can't remember seeing two cars together with the same rear ride height.
So exactly the "correct" ride height is likely never going to be completely agreed upon.
The only thing that I know for sure is that the "original" as delivered rear posture on the Shelbys was butt down, giving the car a "speedboat" in action pose.
If there is actually a documented number that was stated, "as delivered" I'd like to see that published and standardized.
I'm not sure if a "Concourse dimension" in black and white actually exists where you can take a tape measure and prove it?
In the past there has been issues with re-arching the springs in that it seems to shorten the life expectancy from that point on but that might just be my personal experience? Just something to consider. I only have 50 years of experience with this subject so consider that others likely may know better.