how do you guys measure your static drop?

[Hajile]

i measure from fender to center of rim. stock is 16 1/2" in front and 18 1/2" in back. can someone measure their stock just in case mines is wrong. or is there any other way of measuring the front and back drop ???

[O.G.Tierdrop]

what are you trying to do, level it out, or just trying to figure out what drop you have?

[Hajile]

trying to figure out what drop i have

[Hajile]

my frame is 2 3/8" off the ground, anyone know stock ?

[ScottXGTR]

most people here dont call their drop like most other brands do. you can buy kits for a chevy that are 2/4, 4/6, and 5/7. on a nissan you pretty much list your parts

front:
drop spindles are 2"
DJM Lower control arms are 3"
torsion drop= whatever amount you want

rear:
drop block: 2, 3, or 4"
redrilled hanger: 1" to 1-1/2"
removed leaf: varies depending on which leaf is removed and how worn out the spring pack is.
beltech dearched springs are 2" if i recall.

[Hajile]

^^^ lol i know all that. ok my front is torsioned all the way, back is 3 in. blocks, pulled middle leaf and redrilled hangers. im guessing like a 5/6 drop. but i want to know the exact. i said 5/7 in my intro but not to sure more likely 5/6.

[O.G.Tierdrop]

dont forget if you have a smaller diameter tire/rim combo, will make it lower

[Hajile]

dont forget if you have a smaller diameter tire/rim combo, will make it lower

oh yeah i have 195/50/15(first gen pathies)

[SkinnyG]

If you are measuring the hub to fender edge, it doesn't matter ~what~ size wheels and tires you are running.

[Hajile]

damn no one answered my question yet, lol. patience.....

[SkinnyG]

Ok, mine is 13-3/4" from hub center to fender edge.

Rear is 3" blocks and six sandbags in the back - approximately 4" drop all together. The front is the same height, just torsioned down.

AllData suggests the front height should be 1" lower than the rear height.

G

[Hajile]

^ thats a drop. i wanna know stock so i know my total drop...

[SkinnyG]

Ok.

13-3/4" + 4"

17-3/4"

Merry Christmas.

[Hajile]

why merry christmas to you too. but front too. lol.

[Swschz]

Ok, mine is 13-3/4" from hub center to fender edge.

Rear is 3" blocks and six sandbags in the back - approximately 4" drop all together. The front is the same height, just torsioned down.

AllData suggests the front height should be 1" lower than the rear height.

G

incase you missed some important info in his post....

The front is the same height, just torsioned down.

So...

Ok.

13-3/4" + 4"

17-3/4"

Merry Christmas.

if thats his rear and The front is the same height then the front is most likely going to be 17-3/4"

merrry christmas to you and skinny g :)

[yeti_'87HB]

skinny g, does adding the 6 sandbags make a noticable difference in traction in the rear? we just got like 15cm at once out here and i was thinking about using 3

[SkinnyG]

Not wanting to get this off topic..... Yes, it is noticeable. I used 5 last year. I have a 2x4 behind the wheel wells to keep the bags at the absolute back. I've been FWD since '89 - I'm not used to the wretched winter qualities of a 2wd pickup. I run meaty winters all around. You have to drive soooo s-m-o-o-t-h in winter.

Back on topic - if the stock rear is about 17-3/4, the front should be 16-3/4 in keeping with AllData's specs (front 1" lower than rear - they measure from the ground). My entire truck sat 1" lower than AllData's specs when I bought it, and it was not lowered - probably spring sag I guess.

[OLDSCHOOL]

if mine was stock id measure it for you,

[homewrecker]

I just say my truck is fuckn low. I don't worry about how much drop is on it, just if I can make it home with out draggin a hole in the gas tank lol

[Hajile]

so its 16 3/4" /// 17 3/4". anyone think otherwise ?

[89miNISSAN808]

when my truck was stock, i measured 16-1/2 front and 18-1/2 rear