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I put Eibach springs on my 9c1 and I love the way the front sits, but the back is about 1 inch to low for me. I think the back actually sits a little lower then the front but maybe it's parked uphill most of the time. Anyway, doesn't someone make a large rubber shim that goes in between the coils to raise up the suspension a bit? I'de do a search on them but I don't even know what to call them.

 

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They are coil spring isolators.

http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/sboots.html

 

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I would look into some airlift 1000's. they slip inside the springs, and then they work like air shocks. the rear of my car(stock caddy, with stiff factory springs) was saging about an inch-2" more than I liked(left sig pic, top of the center piece is about even with lip), now with them installed, and at the minium presure(5 psi) the rear sits exactly where I want it. plus, it made the ride just slightly stiffer. and if I stick subs and what not in the trunk, I just put a lil more air in them. I have mine set up individually for drag racing, and I can spin the drivers tire if I set them up right(no posi). The sig pic on the right is with the airlifts and about 15psi. I LOVE them. anywho.

 

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Thanks for the feedback fella's. After some research looks like the isolators cost 6.99 and raise the car up about 1/4-1/2 inch or so.
Isolators

The Airlift 1000's are adjustable which is nice but cost 66.88 from Summit. I like the idea of airlift because if I tow in the future or have a large load in the car then I could add some psi and get it to where I want with it. Also the isolators might not get it high enough to where I want it.
Airlift 1000's

The only problem is the Summit description says the airlift is for 95-96 Impala SS. My 9c1 is a 94. Hope it doesn't make a difference.

 

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The only problem is the Summit description says the airlift is for 95-96 Impala SS. My 9c1 is a 94. Hope it doesn't make a difference. [/QB]

The basic suspension parts are the same from 1977-1996, so anything made for a 95 or 96 can also be used in a 94.

 

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Originally posted by jamisonpritchard:
Thanks for the feedback fella's. After some research looks like the isolators cost 6.99 and raise the car up about 1/4-1/2 inch or so.
Isolators

The Airlift 1000's are adjustable which is nice but cost 66.88 from Summit. I like the idea of airlift because if I tow in the future or have a large load in the car then I could add some psi and get it to where I want with it. Also the isolators might not get it high enough to where I want it.
Airlift 1000's

The only problem is the Summit description says the airlift is for 95-96 Impala SS. My 9c1 is a 94. Hope it doesn't make a difference.

You WILL NOT get 1/2 inch lift in the rear with isolators. If you put one on top and bottom you MIGHT get 1/4". These parts for the rear springs are not very thick.

The air lift bags are a nice part... you'll never know they are there... but they are a great help when you need them.

 

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The rear height would have been ok if the ride level worked. but this is care # 3 that it hasn't. So I didn't even take the time hunting for a broken line when the jumper wire started to smoke(fuse box) . Anyways, The airlifts you need for ss springs, are different that caprice/fleetwood/roadmaster/C cruiser springs. ss springs are skinnier. It would be worth comparing the overall spring diameter vs the stocks to make sure you get the right size, because the airlifts push, and bulge around the inside part of the coils. definatly worth getting if you ask me. I didn't even think twice about it, only which kind and PN I wanted.