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Hello all:

I am 'fortunate' to have the snap off spring lowering kit designed by Ford.
Both my rear springs are broken, and I didn't even know it. I replaced my
front springs last summer (with new struts, too).

I would like to get a ride height survey of several 'stock' 1995 SE models
with side skirts to compare against my current 'lowered' version.

I ask that the ride height be measured front and rear to the bottom center
of the jack point cover (on level ground). Measured to nearest 1/16" inch.

Stock V6 1995 SE's with side skirts only please (95-97's similar?), stock
wheels (15" alloys) and tire size.

I will measure mine today, and I will post results.

I intend to replace springs/struts with stock in the next month or so.
Other repairs more critical (wheel bearings, EGR)

BTW: other parts sources responded promptly, and price point was close to
Bill Jenkins

sales@fordpartsnetwork.com
parts@fordpartsonline.com

Thank you in advance for your help.

Neal, digest mode
95 Contour SE V6 MTX-75 www.contour.org
65 Mustang 289 Cruis-O-Matic
64 Mercedes Benz 220SE www.mercedes-veterans.com

I have a 95SE and still happen to have my 15" stock 6-spoke aluminum wheels on it. The tires are 50 series.

Interestingly enough, my front comes in at 5-1/8" and the rear at 6-1/8". And I double-checked my measurements.

I only measured on the driver side. I didn't really think to check the other side. The tires were the same pressure at 34psi

OK Here's my ride height:
95 SE, v6, stock tire size, 1/2 tank gas

F. Left 6 1/16"
F. Right 6 1/16"
R. Left 6 1/16"
R. Right 6 1/16"

Broken spring? don't see the difference. Maybe those snap off springs are the real deal. Sorry Koni boyz and others ;0

I did hear the front spring rattle, but don't hear the rears now ... yet?

Neal's pretty good Contour now almost 100k miles.