Tried doing multiple searches to find out different wheel well heights and couldn't find what I am looking for.

I have a 2003 xk8 68,000 miles. Car drives perfect, no handling issues and no uneven tire wear. The right side shock mount is showing signs of deteriorating and am planing a full front suspension rebuild in a few months.

Thought I would check the wheel well heights today too see where I'm at. Car has 245/40/19 in front and 255/40/19 in the rear for tires. Measured to top of wheel wells and the front is at 27" and the rear is 28 1/2".

Just wondering how off this is and what type of change will I get (ballpark) when I do the front suspension. Wasn't planing on doing springs but, should I?

As always, thanks in advance guys for any help or guidance.

 

You can get the right answer in the vehicle spec book on jagrepair.com

The measurement is described in the book, as well as its value. It's taken from the center of the wheel.

The suspension is not adjustable (except for toe), so a collapsing upper mount (or lower shock bushing!) leads to negative camber beyond spec. I suppose a recent alignment sheet would give you another input into the situation.

 

Will check Jagrepair. Did measure from center of wheels and they are 14 1/2" front and 16" in the rear. Same height difference 1 1/2".

 

My specs put height at 15.74 front and 15.94 rear (from wheel centre)

 

Maybe time for new front strut mounts. Your measurements are pretty much the same as mine were a couple of weeks ago. I bought two new mounts from Welsh Enterprises, new lower front strut bushings and new upper wishbone bushings and gave all that to my local indy to install. Total cost was around $550, but now mine measures a smidgen over 15.5". A little short of spec maybe - perhaps a little spring compression over the years - but much much more acceptable and steering feels much better now.