Stock ride height?

[SGT.BATGUANO]

I'm trying to determine the actual lift on my new VX. Is there a stock low miler out there that can measure from ground to highest point of the lip of the cladding? I'm seeing about 37-1/2" at all 4 corners.

Thanks

[AK VX Lvr]

Lookin' at my 99', stock as far as I know....99.99% sure, I show 35 &1/2" to the highest point on the inside cladding above the rear wheels....
Hope that helps ya!!
:yesr:

[skunkworks]

34" rear and 32.5" front
________
Yamaha YZR500

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Thanks to all for the responses.


I suspected that the VX had some rake angle to it from the factory. I guess this confirms it. Mine is currently 37-1/2' all around. This info indicates that I may have 4-1/2" of lift on the front?

I'm considering dropping the front a little to alleviate some stress that might be on the CV joints. Probably affecting the handling also.

Anyone else care to chime in with front and rear measurements?

[VXRaNgEr]

Do all lifts put extra stress on CV's?

[niv_d]

A body lift doesn't. You should concider the pro's and con's of each method before taking a decision. DO a search in the forum about lifts and you will find a lot of information

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Originally posted by VXRaNgEr
Do all lifts put extra stress on CV's?

Once you go more than about 1-1/2 inches, I'd say yes. I base this on the travel that might be normally encountered while driving. That and the fact that you can usually tweak most things auto-related 5-10% without doing much harm. All vehicles have compromises for comfort/perf/mileage etc., to suit the tastes of a wide range of potential buyers.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Checked one at work today 32.5" front/ 34.5 rear. Just for future reference. There's another one around here that I gotta catch and check.

[VX_PA]

32.75 front / 34.5 rear

Just measured hope this helps?

[coachreed]

There are a few LITTLE VX's out there, aren't there?! Mine from what I recall is 37.5" front... and maybe even rear... mine sits pretty level as opposed to the slight front-down rake. I can't wait to squeeze bigger tires under it... but FIRST I need to finish squeezing bigger things under the hood!

Later!

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Coach,

Is that 37.5 / front, measured with the engine removed?

[coachreed]

Originally posted by SGT.BATGUANO
Coach,

Is that 37.5 / front, measured with the engine removed?

Actually... its 38¼" with the motor pulled... it feels REALLY funny standing on the floor... but IN the engine bay... with the top of the firewall at about chest height! If my dang camera would work, I'd have my son take a picture of me standing down in there. I expect its gonna settle a little below the 37½" range once the LS1 goes in!

Later!

Coach!

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Measured another one at work. 32-3/4" front and 34-1/2" rear.

[Hotsauce]

the best way to measure is from axle center to top of wheel arch, this eliminates any tire differences.

John C.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

True, but I'm looking at lo-mile stockers and they usually still have the factory duellers. Plus, this way is quick, less conspicous and I don't have to touch someone elses' VX . Your suggestion is a valid point for this reference thread, Thank you.