1988 3.2 USA Mondial Cab ground clearance, Front-4" Rear-5"?? | FerrariChat

1988 3.2 USA Mondial Cab ground clearance, Front-4" Rear-5"??

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by ownferraribeforedie, Oct 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM.

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  1. ownferraribeforedie

    Aug 26, 2025
    28
    sarasota fl
    Full Name:
    Jeff Stepek
    Just got a 67k miles 88 USA Mondial cab. The ground clearance spec for what I can find should be around 5 inches. On our car it is 4 inches at the start of the front of the flat underneath just behind the front wheels, to 5 inches at the end of the flat underneath just ahead of the rear wheels. Attached is a photo from several years of the car before I purchased.

    The shocks and springs are original to the best I can determine. The rears for sure as we can see the part numbers and date. The fronts cannot not be read for the springs in the way.

    Can I assume the front springs have weakened? Of course we have a concern that going over any speed bumps (numerous in my areas) the car will scrape or bottom. What's causing the lower front end?. Tires are new and the correct size.

    Anyway to adjust short of new springs and shocks?

    Regarding new hardware, what are recommendations for adjustable coils overs for the car. I do not plan on tracking the car, just want street drivability.

    Thanks
    Jeff
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  2. Alden

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    Apr 25, 2010
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    The lowest point is the bottom of the spare tire well. That usually scrapes first.
    4.5" to 4 3/4" is the generally accepted number for ground clearance.
    If you have one, you ou can try removing the spare from the frunk, that will usually raise the front by 1/2 to 3/4" or so.
    Alden
     

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