So after being talked out of cutting coils im trying to find new coils....now the prob i have is when i look up Strato Chief i can find zip for parts, but i can order springs for a 70 impala...is that a bad idea or are they essentially the same platform? the car is soft and im a big guy, 275pnds, so when i get in it drops like 2" on the drivers side...looks and feels goofy, so i want to stiffen it up, i am replacing the four shocks but i doubt that will make much of a difference on how soft the car is ? Thanks for the input. Dave
Turn2Stone said
Oct 23, 2009
I am in the same situation. I had springs delivered. I will replace gas shocks too. It will even out the ride. CDNPONT, A member here mention air-ride. A bag that goes inside the coils springs. That seems to be the answer. Around $100 per coil for the air bag. Let us know how you decide, and the outcome. Tks
rarechev said
Oct 23, 2009
yes they are the same
tc said
Oct 23, 2009
Install BIG BLOCK station wagon springs and gas shocks. Guaranteed to solve your problem. Will ride a little stiff at the begining but WILL mellow out .
427carl said
Oct 23, 2009
tc wrote:
Install BIG BLOCK station wagon springs and gas shocks. Guaranteed to solve your problem. Will ride a little stiff at the begining but WILL mellow out .
BIG BLOCK CHEVROLET SW SPRINGS
Astro Jet said
Oct 23, 2009
Yes, there was a time back in the 80's when most part stores personnel still knew and understood what a Canadian Pontiac was. Sadly, those days are long gone now. Recent trips to Crappy Tire and Parts Source have confirmed that when you ask for parts for a 70 Pontiac, all their systems bring up now are the American models. Therefore, if you are looking for anything mechanical, just tell them you have a 70 Impala and be done with it because from a chassis and drivetrain perspective, they are the same. I tried to explain to the 20 year old kid at Parts Source what a Canadian Pontiac was and what the differences are with American Pontiacs but his eyes just glazed over...
BYGDDY said
Oct 23, 2009
Ordered, caps had new one's overnight del, 100$ a pair, im assuming that mine are just old as hell so they are soft and with new shocks and new springs it really shouldnt move much at all right??? right???
427carl said
Oct 23, 2009
Astro Jet wrote:
I tried to explain to the 20 year old kid at Parts Source what a Canadian Pontiac was and what the differences are with American Pontiacs but his eyes just glazed over...
his eyes just glazed over... lol they were probably glazed over before he got to work!!!
So after being talked out of cutting coils im trying to find new coils....now the prob i have is when i look up Strato Chief i can find zip for parts, but i can order springs for a 70 impala...is that a bad idea or are they essentially the same platform? the car is soft and im a big guy, 275pnds, so when i get in it drops like 2" on the drivers side...looks and feels goofy, so i want to stiffen it up, i am replacing the four shocks but i doubt that will make much of a difference on how soft the car is ? Thanks for the input.
Dave