MASH4077

I was curious if anyone knows if there is a company out there that makes a lowering kit for a 1983 delta 88.
I cant afford something like airbags. So something cheap is preferred.

Thanks in advance..

J-(Chicago)

Just use a lowering kit for an 80's cutlass or regal.

MASH4077

Cool. I will look into it, thank you

The Stickman

They make a few. I guess it depends on what you want to use it for and how low you want to go. I lowered mine quite far and it looked great. But it handled like crap as it was on the bumpstops in the front.

joe_padavano

Actually, anything for the same-year Caprice is a bolt-in.

The Stickman

Shouldn't anything from a 1977-1996 GM B-body work.

joe_padavano

Of course, but if he searches for a kit for an 83 Caprice, all those 77-96 kits will show up. Many sites require you to supply a specific year.

The Stickman

Actually most kits are targetted at the 91-96 Caprice/Impala and most totally ignore the 77-90 models. Een though they are for the most part the same. Some of the later heavier duty cars had bigger balljoints, and the A-arms and spindles were different.

MASH4077

Thanks for the help guys. And Stickman, what did you use to get the drop on your black station wagon in the pic?, And what size tires and wheels does it have on it?.
Thanks..

The Stickman

I have Eibach Springs on it now. And Boss 18X9 wheels with 275/40-18 BFG G-Force Sports all around. Here is a good source of info from another site I am on for B-Body stuff. Hope it helps.
http://www.impalassforum.com/vBullet...d.php?t=230247

DeltaDevil88

I assume the 2" drop spindles made by belltech will work on the delta 88 just like on the other gbody cars correct???

joe_padavano

The D88 is NOT a G-body.

DeltaDevil88

NO!!! Really??? Im asking if the susp is the same if the drop spingle thats desighned for the cutlass will work on my D88 I assume the answer is a YES.

The Stickman

No the G-body spindles are different. I have heard of guys with G and F bodies doing a B-body spindle swap but never the other way around.

DeltaDevil88

So the only options I have is drop springs??? I wouldnt think the 85 cutlass and 85 delta spindle would be different..............

Just use a lowering kit for an 80's cutlass or regal+++ From J post seems like it would work

The Stickman

They are very different. The B-body ones are taller.

DeltaDevil88

No i dont care about the b-body spindles my post has nothing to do with b-body spindles im asking if a G-Body drop spindle will work on my car made by Belltech........If not what else are my choices???

The Stickman

You have a B-body car right? So you post has everything to do with B-body spindles cause wait Guess what G-body spindles DON"T FIT. They are different cars.

DeltaDevil88

So.....Will any b-body drop springs work with my delta 88??? 94-96 Impala SS....You have eibachs right???

The Stickman

Yes any B-body stuff works. The Eibach can settle uneven. And I am hearing Moog have the same problem. But that is the best way to lower our cars. You can cut the stock ones but you can go to low. I had mine on he stops just where it looked where I wanted it. But I had to raise it back up using the Eibachs. The handling on the stops was just crap.Funny enough it rode well, just didn't corner the way it should.

joe_padavano

Let's try this one more time. Your Delta 88 IS a B-body. Use the B-body parts.

DeltaDevil88

Thanks guys............Looking at some other thread and stickman comments, looks like after install of the lowering springs on these cars its hard to notice a major difference in drop and ride is changed negatively.

Looks like im sticking with stockers; I want that dropped look but looks like it will be hard to attain with aftermarket springs.

Ill just be switching my shocks all 4 to KYB's soon

The Stickman

I wouldn't say it's not niticeable. Here is a before and after shot. But before it settled. The tire diameter is right about the same. Darn it posted the wrong before pic. Here is the correct one.
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I also here KYB's are not the best. I here Bilsteins mentioned more.

fdwheelman

I too have tinkered with the suspension on my Holiday...

I didn't go down though. Although, I have heard and seen positive experiences with guys running 94-96 Impala SS's which are the same suspensions.

I have Heavy Duty Diesel Springs in the front, Cargo Coils in the rear, nice large sway bars, new ball joints and control arm bushings. I also have load assist front and heavy duty rear shocks.

My goal wasn't go down any, but rather to keep the stock look of the car and making the handling much tighter than before.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. I don't believe I will ever lower my car.

tindrumstoo

what do you gain by putting the B-body spindles on G-body cars? i'm looking into dropping my 80 regal but not having too much luck finding anything that really does the job.

i've found 2" springs and also drop spindles, but if i did springs and spindles up front how would i get my rear end down level with the front? sorry to throw in another question there.

The Stickman

If you mount B-body spindles on a G-body it just allows you to have better suspension geometry. I understand the suspension Geometry is not that great. It doesn't do anything to effect the height though.

Redog

Right now until Aug 31 there is a 10% rebate from Eibach for buying their springs.