SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
Why was it an all day install? would seem like the springs and struts could be assembled quickly on a bench and then its just swap out one set for another, no dismantling of old stuff? i'm tempted to try to pull this off in driveway but the alignment part is whats stopping me. Did they use the spec for an 11 PPV or something else? i would wonder if the lowering springs doesn't take that into effect and is correct on the machine but not giving you exactly what is ideal in reality? wonder if the SS sedan specs are much different?
Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
The dealership had a "Book Rate" for the R&R of the front and rear springs. I did have them disassemble the front struts/springs for measurements. The rears had to be disassembled for the rear springs. There was also time allowed for the alignment. We used the 2011 PPV specs. Also had the oil changed.
Maurice Sheil
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2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
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1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
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Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
can i ask if you know what the actual charge was just to do the springs and alignment? I'm thinking right now maybe i get all new parts assemble as much as possible at home maybe even do the rears only and then limp to dealer for front swap?
Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
Yes, you can. But, I am on the road with work. Didn't bring that info with me. I can post when I get home this weekend, along with free heights and wire diameters. I had already purchased all of the parts through the dealership. Growing up I would always get the cold shoulder from whatever shop I would take my projects to for the alignments. But, for me, to do as much work as I could on my own, to buy the parts at a "discount" was due to money constraints early on and then it evolved into a hobby that had a sense of control, curiosity and self satisfaction.
Maurice
Maurice
Maurice Sheil
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
The old front springs GM Part #92246827
Wire diameter .599 5 coils
Free height 13 3/8"
The old rear springs GM Part # 92256816
Wire diameter .642 7 1/2 coils
Free height 13 1/8"
The new front SS springs
Wire diameter .555 4 3/16 coils
Free height 13 1/2"
The new rear SS springs
Wire diameter .615 6 7/8" coils
Free height 13 1/8"
Wire diameter .599 5 coils
Free height 13 3/8"
The old rear springs GM Part # 92256816
Wire diameter .642 7 1/2 coils
Free height 13 1/8"
The new front SS springs
Wire diameter .555 4 3/16 coils
Free height 13 1/2"
The new rear SS springs
Wire diameter .615 6 7/8" coils
Free height 13 1/8"
Maurice Sheil
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
I got to drive the car more this weekend and also at night. I really like the the spring swap. Another telling thing is that my headlights aren't "flashing" up into the rear view mirrors of the cars ahead. I have had a couple of friends mention this to me before. It was annoying to them. I did notice that the headlights now are not doing that as much now.
Regards,
Maurice
Regards,
Maurice
Maurice Sheil
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
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Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
That's adjustable, no matter what the ride height.
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Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
Gene, I think what Maurice meant is that the front end doesn't "pogo" as much (as front suspension is compressed and spring energy forces front suspension to rebound), which I would attribute to the relatively higher spring rate of the production springs vs SS springs. The same shocks on softer springs should increase motion control relative to the change in spring energy it's opposing.
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Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
I would say it's not from ride height, but from the lack of the up and down motion from the rear end.
Regards,
Maurice
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Maurice
Maurice Sheil
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
mhsheil@gmail.com
2011 Caprice Phantom Black 9C3
2012 Impala 9C1
1995 9C1 Caprice
1996 GMC Sierra C1500
1996 Chevrolet K2500 Extended Cab, long box, 454, 91,000 rust free miles
1974 SJ Grand Prix 455 well optioned with factory moon roof
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Re: SS Sedan Springs under the 2011 Caprice PPV
Ahh, got it. Thanks.
Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
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Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
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