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    I was thinking about lowering my impala and putting 18's on. I was looking at the SSC springs how are they ? Will I need shorter dog bones to eliminate vibration ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryangtp89 View Post
    I was thinking about lowering my impala and putting 18's on. I was looking at the SSC springs how are they ? Will I need shorter dog bones to eliminate vibration ?
    You can but a better option is Vinnie spacers

    Vinnie spacers > shorter dogbones

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    I run ssc's, no problems with them. They are on kyb struts.

    And yeah get motor/trans mount spacers, shorter dog bones are dumb.

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    Ok i'll look into the kyb struts, do you know which ones I would need ? and i'll check out the Vinnie spacers.
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    is there any other retail stores that sell the motor mount spacers ? I don't use paypal.
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    take a 3/8" piece of steel plate and cut rectagles out of it the same "size" as the motor mounts, then drill holes for the studs. it's that easy.
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    I don't want too lol, I'd just rather buy it pre made.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryangtp89 View Post
    .....motor mount spacers.....
    I took measurements when I made mine.....

    http://chrisb.users.superford.org/Gr.../Lowering.html
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    What springs did you use ? And with that parts list you didn't get any vibration at wot ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryangtp89 View Post
    What springs did you use ?
    SSC.



    And with that parts list you didn't get any vibration at wot ?
    Not at WOT. I have slight vibration at higher speeds, which I will solve with taller spacers.

    I am am currently suffering from what I believe is a bad CV OR two, so that problem needs to get fixed first.
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    Are you going to make those ? The vibration can't be too bad without the spacers.
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    Under normal driving and normal throttle I never felt vibrations. The second I tried to go full throttle and over 50 mph it would shake alot and keep getting worse until you let off the gas. After installing the spacers it all went away. Having correct axle geometry is key, not only for vibrations sake but for keeping the axle straight so they don't beat themselves apart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryangtp89 View Post
    Are you going to make those ? The vibration can't be too bad without the spacers.
    Some people need them and most people need them.
    I thought I would win the spacer free SSC lottery, but not a chance.

    I ended up PMing Vinnie and ordered up a set.
    Try it without, see if you need them and find out what the wobble is all about.
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    I didn't know he still made them. What's his username ? I don't wanna take any chances. The SSC springs should look good with the 18" foose wheels I'm getting
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryangtp89 View Post
    Are you going to make those ?
    Yes.



    The vibration can't be too bad without the spacers.
    Not bad, but so annoying.
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    still no response from vinni
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    Fresh axles and mount spacers should avoid any axle vibration. I have a full stack of Vinnie spacers and I get axle vibration. But my car is lower than the majority. And I also have stock 146K axles. I think if I replaced axles i'd be okay and it'd go away.
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    would it be a pita to install the spacers if I already have the lowering kit installed ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryangtp89 View Post
    would it be a pita to install the spacers if I already have the lowering kit installed ?
    NOPE same way either way.
    I did mine after the trial period.

    Vinnie ever get back to you?
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