What is the proper/preferred suspension height? (front/back) Options

[skaufmann]

I got my 72 on her feet again after 13 months on stands. My first observation is she's sagging a bit in the rear (yeah what should I expect for a 40-year old).

What I have is the rear tire sits about 1 inch into the well. In other words, looking at it broad-side about 1 inch of the top of the tire is covered by the wheel well. The front tire is opposite where there's about 1 inch of space above the tire to the wheel well. This definitely gives it a taildragger look.

How do I want it to be? Balanced so its even front and back or do I want the front a bit lower? Also, where is the best point to measure from? I haven't looked closely yet but in my head I'm thinking from the ground to somewhere on the suspension that stays with the body.

Thanks ahead of time for all your responses.

[r_towle]

If you have a haynes manual it shows how to figure out the proper ride height for the front.
From there, I typically will measure the bottom of the rocker in the front and rear, then make the rear of the rocker about 1/4 inch higher than the front of the rocker.

I have adjustable rear perches, so in reality I set the back first, then use a tape measure and measure the rear of the rocker to ground.
I then cut a block of wood that is 1/4 inch shorter and set that under the front of the rocker.
I can then see the block while turning the front adjuster.

After I get it where I want, I align it and if required, corner balance it.

I move my ride height at least twice per year...winter and summer settings...winter is higher due to the tires and snow.

I dont corner balance it anymore...I just align it each time.

Anytime you raise or lower the car, you need to redo the alignment.

rich