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Old 04-17-2008, 06:03 PM
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I searched around here for ride heights when I bought the wagon....I remember the figure 12 inches from center cap (in the wheel) to the fender. Maybe it was 16 inches.....I don't remember now. But the consensus on the "proper" ride height was weak. Do some searching around and you may find that thread I came across.

FWIW, I doubt that ride height is too critical for the rubber boots. When you take the old one out you will see that you have to really crank the inside up and the outside down it to get it in position to remove it - and the boot is relatively unaffected by the angle of the axle.....more likely it's just 25 year old rubber exposed to the elements.

Good luck!
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