I remember reading about how many different springs there are for a '69 Impala. I was hoping to reuse my originals. Can they be measured in any way to see if they are serviceable? I tried measuring the length but they don't sit flat on the floor.Thanks
Tom. The 67 SS427 Wagon that was on sale on Ebay. He said that the springs were made by Eaton Detroit Sping.I would contact them. NICK L72427impalasportcoupe
Tom. I gave You the measurement from the front crossmember to the A Arm. The assembly manual has the 2 side frame measurements. Sheet A12 shows the front 34 inches from the wheel centerline to be 9.91 inches. The rear from 25 inches centerline is 9.92 inches .38 + or -. I ran My car at 12 inches in the rear with air shocks, which lowered the front. Good heavy duty shocks will help the ride on Your car. Hope this helps. NICK L72427impalasportcoupe
Unless they are pitted and twisted, They may be OK to use with new shocks. Make sure they are the same heigth also.I believe Your car has an L36 with AC. Automatic and 4 speed make a difference also. The Chevrolet chassis service manual has the ride heigth for the Impala SS, 4 1/16 +or - 1/2 inch. The tires should be G-70-15 tires or equivalent. Station wagons 4 5/8. wagon springs will raise Your front end up if desired. NICK L72 427impalasportcoupe
Nick, you must have me mistaken for someone else. My car is a 350/ 4-speed. My springs have the original "QE" tag still on them. Does anyone know how or where to match them up with a set of Moogs?
I wasn't sure Tom. Your Impala has the ride heigth of the standard Impala with AC and 8-25-14 tires or 8-25-15 with disc brakes. the heigth is 4 3/8 +or- 1/2 inch. Every difference like 4 speed without A/C has a different spring. You are better to keep Your original springs and shim them. Radial tires do make a difference also, ride lower. Any after market spring will be a hit or miss. How high and stiffness of ride. 14 inch tires had a softer spring then 15 inch. My car rose 2 inches when I pulled the 427 and installed a 327 with 4 speed and no A/C with 15 inch bias ply tires. Station wagon spring will give You the same lift. You will need wagon springs on the rear then. Good luck with the Moogs, probably their heavy duty springs. NICK L72427impalasportcoupe
on 2/26/2018, 5:16 pm