• HEADINGS
  • DISABLING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
  • RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• FIGURES
  • Fig. 1: Measuring Vehicle Height
• TABLES
  • RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1996 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Ford Motor Co. - Riding Height Adjustment

DISABLING AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Before lifting vehicle equipped with air suspension system, turn service to OFF position. Switch is located in jack storage area. Failure to turn off air suspension system may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of air shocks or springs.

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

On models equipped with Automatic Ride Control (ARC, air suspension), raise and disconnect air lines at shock absorbers. On all models, bounce vehicle front and rear suspension. Measure and record dimension "A" between lower control arm pivot bolt head and ground. See Fig. 1 . Measure and record dimension "B" between lowest point on steering knuckle and ground. Subtract dimension "B" from dimension "A" to obtain ride height. See RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE.

RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Type		In. (mm)
New Torsion Bars
With ARC		3.27-3.50 (83-89)
Without ARC		4.33-4.57 (110-116)
Used Torsion Bars
With ARC		2.72-3.50 (69-89)
Without ARC		3.58-4.37 (91-111)

Fig. 1: Measuring Vehicle Height
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.