Re: [Chrysler300] On the level

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In a message dated 12/25/2004 12:21:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
barber@xxxxxxxxx writes:

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> John:
> 
> I have a C-300 that I bought in July.  It has some add-on coil helper 
> springs mounted to the shocks so I may also be in need for new, rearched 
> or replacement springs and/or shocks.  I have read that the C-300 rear 
> springs were stiffer than New Yorkers, seven-leaf instead of six and 160 
> lbs/inch vs 100 lbs/inch.  Front coils were 800 lbs/inch vs 480 
> lbs/inch.  Empty, with 1/2 tank of gas and some misc. tools in trunk, my 
> car's ride height is 27" front and 24" rear, measured from level 
> concrete floor to inside top of wheel wells. Tires are  full-tread 
> H78-15's and probably contribute to elevation.  My chrome tips do not 
> drag at these height. I have heard reference to ride height, but have 
> not seen this specification for our C-300's and don't know where it is 
> measured.  Overall height to peak of roof is 61" and I have seen a spec. 
> for this as 60.1", so it appears the helper springs and bigger tires are 
> doing their thing.  I have presumed the C-300 shocks were different than 
> those on other Chryslers and Imperials, but don't recall any discussion 
> of that.
> 
> If you have received any other information that would help me evaluate 
> my (car's) attitude, please share.  It's Christmas and 35 degrees and 
> foggy in our Brentwood, CA-the one 30 miles west of Stockton.  Input 
> from others also welcomed and thanks to all that have helped me with my 
> brute this past year.
> 
> Merry Christmas to all.
> 
> Rich Barber
> Brentwood, CA 94513
> 1955-CCC
> 
> jpeabo@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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> >  I'm scraping my tail pipes every time I use my steep driveway. Between 
> that and all the hills here in Pittsburgh, I'm thinking of using air shocks to 
> raise the rear of my C-300. I've come up with a shock that will bolt up. I 
> don't know where to find the original shocks specs. The air shocks extend to 20&
> 3/8. compress to 12&1/2 and have a travel of  7&5/8 inch.   Maybe someone in 
> the club knows the extension and compression  parameters of a C-300. I'm not 
> looking to change the original look of the car. I just want to drive and not 
> worry about scraping pipes or worse, ruining my rear bumper. Also would be 
> useful  if I ever needed towed. Any information including original rear height 
> of car would be appreciated.   Thanks, and have a safe and enjoyable 
> holidays,  John Peabody #3711
> >
> 

Hi Rich, John, and All:
I have some figures from the AMA (Automobile Manufacturers Association) 
Specification Questionaire supplied by Chrysler that may be of some use in 
determining the original height/ground clearance of the C300.
       Ground to lowest point on rear bumper (not guard):  10.5 inches
       Ground to lowest point on front bumper (not guard):  10.9 inches
Unfortunately, I would think these specs would be dependent to some extent on 
bumper positioning.  There is no figure given for ground to any part of the 
car's body, except overall height.  This is 60.1 inches loaded and 61.4 inches 
unloaded.  By comparison, the difference in loaded vs unloaded height for the 
NewYorker is 2", because of the softer springs.  Unloaded, the C300 was 1.5" 
lower than the NewYorker.
A couple of other measurements of possible use:
       Minimum road clearance at the frame side member:  5.8"  (NYer 6.5")
       Rear angle of departure: 11 degrees. 
       Front  angle of approach:  18 degrees.
That is it, for what it's worth.  Hope it helps a little.       300ly, Gil 
Cunningham


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