66 Impala SS Ridetech Suspension

[klr66ss]

I installed a ridetech ride pro digital 4-way air ride, shock wave shocks, strong arm tubular control arms suspension. With
Rushforth “Wildside” wheels 19 x 9, 20 x 10.5 Michelin Pilot Sport ps2 275/40zr-19, 315/35zr-20

[pitts64]

Wow!!!

[SPLATT71MC]

Damn nice ride.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Beautiful job with the car! Thanks for sharing!

[amoosenamedhank]

Any other details on the car?

[klr66ss]

Thanks for all the great comments on my car.
Here's more details...

MY FIRST CAR… PURCHASED IT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL IN 1980 FOR $50.
NOW SHARES GARAGE WITH A ’66 CHEVELLE SS 396 IN STEILACOOM, WA

ENGINE: 468 CID BIG BLOCK CHEV
EDELBROCK PERFORMER ALUMINUM HEADS,
TORKER II INTAKE,
COMP CAM ROLLER ROCKERS & PUSHRODS
MARCH PULLEYS, SERPENTINE BELT

IGNITION: MALLORY HYFIRE, UNILITE DISTRIBUTOR, COIL

TRANNY: B & M TURBO 350 AND SHIFTER
HUGHES 3000 STALL CONVERTER

EXHAUST: HOOKER COMP HEADERS, 3” ALUMINIZED DUAL W/H-PIPE,
HOOKER AEROCHAMBER MUFFLER

REAREND: GM 12 BOLT POSI.
3.73 RICHMOND GEAR

SUSPENSION: FRONT: ridetech RIDE PRO DIGITAL 4-WAY air ride,
SHOCK WAVE SHOCKS, STRONG ARM TUBULAR CONTROL ARMS
REAR: HOTCHKIS REAR ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION,
RIDETECH COOL RIDE REAR SYSTEM WITH HQ SERIES SHOCKS

BRAKES: SSBC 4 WHEEL DISC

WHEELS: RUSHFORTH “WILDSIDE”
FRONT: 19 X 9 REAR: 20 X 10.5

TIRES: MICHELIN PILOT SPORT PS2
FRONT: 275/40ZR-19 REAR: 315/35ZR-20

INTERIOR: STOCK 66 IMPALA SS
CUSTOM DASH WITH AUTOMETER CARBON FIBER GAUGES

PAINT: BLACK LACQUER (CAR WAS PAINTED IN 1986)

[klr66ss]

[crayzatsea]

Did you have to do any modifications to get the 10.5" wheels to fit in the back?
Any rubbing issues?

[steveracer33]

Great looking ride!! how does it handle driving

[csouth]

Nice!!!!!!

[Project77]

Great looking car all around! My wife is obsessed with 65-68 Impalas. I'll be sending her a link to this thread for inspiration.

[gearheads78]

very very nice!!

[CTX-SLPR]

Can you take a picture of how the front spherical pivot fits into the frame at the old strut rod position?

This is the same as my '64 Riviera and curious how it fits on the car.

Thanks,

[JayR]

Good to see you and the car on here, Ken! That car is the epitome of wheels and stance! Hope to see you soon when the weather breaks.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm glad this thread got bumped again, such a clean car...

[crayzatsea]

Did you have to do any modifications to get the 10.5" wheels to fit in the back?
Any rubbing issues?

Any word on the modifications you had to do?

[klr66ss]

I did some minor trimming on the inner fender lip and the frame around the coil spring housing hump to fit the 315/35-20 tires. The rear wheels have a 5.75 backspace and I highly recommended installing an adjustable panhard bar.

[klr66ss]

Thanks Jason! I'm looking forward to seeing you sometime this summer!

[klr66ss]

Did you have to do any modifications to get the 10.5" wheels to fit in the back?
Any rubbing issues?

I did some minor trimming on the inner fender lip and the frame around the coil spring housing hump to fit the 315/35-20 tires. The rear wheels have a 5.75 backspace and I highly recommended installing an adjustable panhard bar.

[Gonks]

Any Chance you have the Backspace for your front wheels?