Lowering car

DSSTRBD · 12-11-2007, 04:34 AM

Anyone lower their newer impala? What springs did you use? How many inches was the drop and was a camber kit installed?

dagoose502 · 03-11-2008, 05:26 PM

Before I decided to air ride my impala I was looking into buying a set of lowering springs from neuspeed. I believe you can get up to a 2" drop out of them. That just wasn't low enough for me though

As far as the camber kit, I wouldn't think you would need it. The camber in the rear even with the air ride doesn't wear the tires bad at all.

65impSS · 04-21-2008, 07:36 PM

I went with Eibach and it lowered it about 1.4"front 1.6"rear and they didnt make the ride real stiff, look in my garage and you can see a pic of it, and i did not have to install the camer kit

Jon
04 SS
65 SS convt 396

Lingenfelter · 11-16-2008, 02:50 PM

SS model springs will give you the smallest drop possible. Eibach also makes springs, as do a few other companies.

How much drop are you looking for?

OhhImpala · 12-16-2008, 07:41 PM

I have heard only good things about the eibach and kyb strut/shock combo with w-bodies. I plan on installing the eibach and kyb combo on my impala. From my monte carlo club, I found this was a very popular choice because they are good products.

**04DetroitLS** · 12-17-2008, 05:46 AM

SSC and Eibach are the 2 most popular, SSC doesnt lower as much as the Eibach, and from what Ive read rides nicer ( when both equip't w/ AGXs) check each nfg's website, they say how much it drops the car

OhhImpala · 12-26-2008, 08:10 AM

I am getting the KYB AGX struts for my 2005 impala. Do I need to get new strut mounts or will the stock mounts be suffice?

Thatisugly · 12-30-2008, 10:48 AM

Also, i was at my local AutoZone, and i saw a kit for lowering this generation of impala for like 20$, i didnt get to look at it much because i was in a rush, but it looked pretty legit.

It said it will lower or raise the car up to 4 inches either direction. Im not sure if its reliable or a great deal, so dont hold me accountable lol

wedebrook · 12-31-2008, 08:58 PM

stay away from that. sounds like spring spacers/clamps. bad business.

05ss45 · 12-31-2008, 10:24 PM

im goin too get vogtlands springs with KYB AGX's.. i read alot of good stuff about that setup!

Thatisugly · 01-03-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 05ss45

im goin too get vogtlands springs with KYB AGX's.. i read alot of good stuff about that setup!

hey im looking into lowering my impala also, could you link me up to the setup your running, i am a noob to this suspension so i am somewhat daft to what i need.

Also, should a get lowering shocks, like the kyb agx's? or eibach springs with stock shocks?

im looking for about a 2 inch drop maybe more, ride comfortability doesnt matter to me i don't drive the car hard or on a track or anything

01 Blackout · 01-27-2009, 02:37 PM

eibach pro kit drops 1.4 in the front and 1.7 in the rear.. it's a good ride and looks awesome with some bigger aftermarket rims on it

Natedogg713 · 02-17-2009, 11:32 AM

whats the eibach pro kit? like what does it include?

wedebrook · 02-17-2009, 11:52 AM

four lowering springs. the ride is a little harsh, according to some, so i ordered the SSC springs from ZZPerformance.com, but they failed to tell me they were out of stock. so i cancelled my order and just bought the Canuck Motorsports off ebay, which are the exact same thing as the SSC springs, just under a different brand name. same drop height and same part number. was right around $200 shipped.

Natedogg713 · 02-17-2009, 12:09 PM

hows the ride?

12-11-2007, 04:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
DSSTRBD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha currently in Iraq Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage DSSTRBD	Lowering car Anyone lower their newer impala? What springs did you use? How many inches was the drop and was a camber kit installed? __________________ 04 INDY Impala SS Stock 95 DCM SS 383 Ai topend Level 4 trans w/ Edge 3700 443 RWHP NA 545 RWHP 100 shot ISSCA # 2390

11-16-2008, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lingenfelter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage Lingenfelter	SS model springs will give you the smallest drop possible. Eibach also makes springs, as do a few other companies. How much drop are you looking for? __________________ GMPP Duals, GMPP Handling Kit, NAIOA FWI V2, Silverstar Hi/Lo/Fogs, Viper 5900 Remote Start/Security. Top 10 poster at NAIOA. Top 10 poster at NewImpala.

12-16-2008, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
OhhImpala Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have heard only good things about the eibach and kyb strut/shock combo with w-bodies. I plan on installing the eibach and kyb combo on my impala. From my monte carlo club, I found this was a very popular choice because they are good products. __________________ 2005 Impala SS

12-17-2008, 05:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
04DetroitLS Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post View My Garage 04DetroitLS	SSC and Eibach are the 2 most popular, SSC doesnt lower as much as the Eibach, and from what Ive read rides nicer ( when both equip't w/ AGXs) check each nfg's website, they say how much it drops the car __________________ any asshole can make a v8 fast It takes a special breed oof stupid/crazy asshole to make a v6 fast http:www.hellfiremotorsports.com/garage

12-26-2008, 08:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
OhhImpala Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am getting the KYB AGX struts for my 2005 impala. Do I need to get new strut mounts or will the stock mounts be suffice? __________________ 2005 Impala SS

03-11-2008, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
dagoose502 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage dagoose502	Before I decided to air ride my impala I was looking into buying a set of lowering springs from neuspeed. I believe you can get up to a 2" drop out of them. That just wasn't low enough for me though As far as the camber kit, I wouldn't think you would need it. The camber in the rear even with the air ride doesn't wear the tires bad at all.

04-21-2008, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
65impSS Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aurora, Il Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage 65impSS	I went with Eibach and it lowered it about 1.4"front 1.6"rear and they didnt make the ride real stiff, look in my garage and you can see a pic of it, and i did not have to install the camer kit Jon 04 SS 65 SS convt 396

12-30-2008, 10:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Thatisugly Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage Thatisugly	Also, i was at my local AutoZone, and i saw a kit for lowering this generation of impala for like 20$, i didnt get to look at it much because i was in a rush, but it looked pretty legit. It said it will lower or raise the car up to 4 inches either direction. Im not sure if its reliable or a great deal, so dont hold me accountable lol

12-31-2008, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
wedebrook Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chillicothe, Ohio Posts: 657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage wedebrook	stay away from that. sounds like spring spacers/clamps. bad business. __________________ Rule #2: It's wrong to be French.

12-31-2008, 10:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
05ss45 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: maSShole USA Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage 05ss45	im goin too get vogtlands springs with KYB AGX's.. i read alot of good stuff about that setup! __________________ SLP headers, 3.8/3.5 MPS,v1.0 DHP PCM, Grant built trans, intense I/S, Trans-Go shift kit, 2800 stall(Comp Cams custom grind 2 be installed)

01-27-2009, 02:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
01 Blackout Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage 01 Blackout	eibach pro kit drops 1.4 in the front and 1.7 in the rear.. it's a good ride and looks awesome with some bigger aftermarket rims on it

02-17-2009, 11:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Natedogg713 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage Natedogg713	whats the eibach pro kit? like what does it include?

02-17-2009, 11:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
wedebrook Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chillicothe, Ohio Posts: 657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage wedebrook	four lowering springs. the ride is a little harsh, according to some, so i ordered the SSC springs from ZZPerformance.com, but they failed to tell me they were out of stock. so i cancelled my order and just bought the Canuck Motorsports off ebay, which are the exact same thing as the SSC springs, just under a different brand name. same drop height and same part number. was right around $200 shipped. __________________ Rule #2: It's wrong to be French.

02-17-2009, 12:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Natedogg713 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View My Garage Natedogg713	hows the ride?

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