Tail Lift

[hottigr]

I like the nose, front end, down look on mine. Today, just out of curiosity I wondered how much slope there was from front to rear. I took a scientific approach and used a steel measuring tape. I measured from both ends of the side trim piece to the garage slab. I got 27" at the front and 28-1/2" at the rear. From what I can tell mine is a stock set-up. Does anyone else get around an inch and a half slope?

Justin

I think you're going to find as many different answers as there are cars, depending on rim size, tire size, location of side trim, spring height, etc. I have 27" in the rear and 25 1/2" in the front, but my car appears level due to 205/60-13's in the rear and 185/60-13's in the front with my current springs.

 

[XTIGERX]

I think you're going to find as many different answers as there are cars, depending on rim size, tire size, location of side trim, spring height, etc. I have 27" in the rear and 25 1/2" in the front, but my car appears level due to 205/60-13's in the rear and 185/60-13's in the front with my current springs.

True I didn't consider tires or springs or someone with 13s in the front and 16s in the rear. Just curious as to the overall slope. I was assuming that the side trim was located in roughly the same location vertically but knowing Rootes maybe not.

We've both got an inch and a half of slope but you're really down there if we have the same trim height. Any speed bump clearance problems? I had some when I bought mine but it was due to the PO running the exhaust pipes under rather than thru the frame.

Justin

 

[hottigr]

I'm pretty sure I have all of the 4 1/2 inches or so of ground clearance I'm supposed to have...I can't find a pic of my car on level ground at the moment- the driveway has a downward slope so it looks like it sits down in the front. It's a little deceiving to the eye because of the large gap between the front tire and the upper lip of the fenderwell, but the car sits level.

 

[Growler]

Looks great! What wheels are those?

 

[hottigr]

They are Appliance rims...they had to be drilled to fit the Tiger (p.o.)- the knock offs are just for looks. I've seen these rims on at least one other Tiger. I believe they are from the 80's. Thanks!

 

[XTIGERX]

Oh! Wow! Sweet! Who's paying attention to the slope?

They are nice wheels too. Drilled out from blank or different stud size? Definitely made for 4 studs as 5 wouldn't fit in the pattern.

Still I think I can detect a bit of a slope.

Thanks for the pic. Wish I had a side shot on hand. I do but on slide film.

Justin

 

[hottigr]

The original bolt holes in the rims were elongated to fit the Tiger lug pattern...they are closer to cylindrical in shape now. And no, I've never had a lug nut loosen up!