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Model

Susp. RPO

Tire Size

Style

D (curb)

J (curb)

K (curb)

Z (curb)

Century/Regal

3.1L (LG8)

FE1

P205/70R-15

4 door

273 mm (10.75 in)

218 mm (8.58 in)

223 mm (8.78 in)

45 mm (1.77  in)

Regal

3.8L (L36/L67)

FE3

P215/70R-15

P225/60R-16

4 door

267 mm (10.51 in)

223 mm (8.78 in)

225 mm (8.86 in)

45 mm (1.77 in)

* The D height (represented as 1 in the figure) is measured from a point 30 mm outboard of the rear brake hose bracket bolt centerline to the bolt centerline of the trailing arm to the knuckle attachment.

** The Z height is measured in line with the wheel center:

  • 1 represents the center of the rear bushing bolt
  • 2 represents the lowest inboard point on the ball
Figure 1:

Measuring Z Height


Object Number: 186754  Size: SH
Figure 2:

Measuring D Height


Object Number: 236112  Size: SH
Figure 3:

Measuring J or K Height


Object Number: 186760  Size: MH