can someone take a measurement on 65/66?

[65-408]

Looking for the approximate length of the front shock (from upper mount to perch) on a 65/66 when sitting at ride height. I want to make up some adjustable (in length) struts so I can have the car at ride height without the engine installed (the struts will be installed in place of the shock with no front springs). I plan on a drop, so if your car is dropped, note the drop with the measurement.

Thanks,

jeff

 

[AzPete]

13.5" to the top mount bolt....

OpenTracker Racing roller spring perches
OpenTracker Racing roller upper control arms
Street Or Track adjustable, rollerized strut rods
vario-centric camber kit (eliminates '65/'66 front shims)
1" Aadco front sway bar
620# front springs, lowered 1"
KYB GasAjust shocks

 

[65-408]

13.5" to the top mount bolt....

OpenTracker Racing roller spring perches
OpenTracker Racing roller upper control arms
Street Or Track adjustable, rollerized strut rods
vario-centric camber kit (eliminates '65/'66 front shims)
1" Aadco front sway bar
620# front springs, lowered 1"
KYB GasAjust shocks

That was fast.... Perfect, I have the 620, 1" drop springs as well...

 

[AzPete]

Forgot....Arning drop also.....

I will try to answer slower next time....lol. Just happened to be looking into some other things on the car when I saw your needs...

 

[65-408]

Nope, speed is good...

So the 13.5" is from the top surface of the perch (where the shock mounts) to the top ot the shock retaining bolt?

 

[AzPete]

Top of the perch (where the coil sits) to the top of the shock bolt.....13.25-13.5 according to my tape. That also has the after market export brace in there.