2003 Impala How to Make 24s Fit Without a Lift

[@winey11]

Glad you made a video. Nobody wanted to make one on how to fit 24's with no lift. I know it feels good riding high!

[@89imp03]

Feels real good man, I been turning heads like crazy the past couple days lol

[@GXP_LifeStyle]

It's Ppl like You who paved the way for those who are just beginning. You give me Hope w this car shyt my Dude😳😎

[@89imp03]

Thanks man. Just doing what I can to make it a little easier for the new people in the game. Keep grinding 💯💯

[@JA-zp9ui]

thats smart. why spend 800 on a lift just for 4's? if you were going 26s the lift would make sense. but not when you only need 3/4 or an inch more clearance. thanks for the video!

[@89imp03]

james atkins my thoughts exactly, glad I could help

[@PISTILGRIP]

Cus I was bout on my last resort, I was on my way to spend 1200, lol SMH

[@89imp03]

Yeah it can be done for cheaper. The ride I'm sure is way better with the strut lift but this way is still manageable

[@williamguevara2068]

Reallu clean really helpful video i got 22s on my 08 avalon is rubbing like shit now i know wat lifters i need good video !

[@89imp03]

William Guevara thanks, glad I could help

[@fidelsimental8280]

Que le isiste para que semire mas lebantado

[@jessemachiato2751]

just bend that there. Push that back there. Twist that there. Pull down there.

[@89imp03]

Jesse Machiato pretty much

[@Keith77ism]

I see you was hell back then 😎😎💯

[@89imp03]

😎😎😎 yessir! been at it for a minute bruh

[@Keith77ism]

@@89imp03 I see 👀👀👀

[@89imp03]

@@Keith77ism yeah that was gonna be my real show car

[@Keith77ism]

@@89imp03 what happened to it just wanna to ask about it I no I didn't no you back then

[@89imp03]

@@Keith77ism got hit by a old man in a truck and they totalled it

[@name7150]

Clean ass impala boy I just got mine for 300 for my first car just got to fix some shit rusty ass car tho I wanna get a clean one

[@89imp03]

💯💯 thanks man. It's a good car to start with, before they switched to the newer models and started making everything more complicated than it needs to be

[@tr3yfo545]

Boy cuz of your vid my shit clean and sitting now 05 imp

[@89imp03]

Phoenix Duval that's wassup, glad I could help out

[@kamronkeshawn]

We was so stupid back then 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@89imp03]

😂😂

[@PISTILGRIP]

what kind of jack are you using to bend the strut

[@89imp03]

A bottle jack, might have been the 2 ton model from AutoZone

[@PISTILGRIP]

4 sho, boy I was trying to find sum'n. Cus I'm sho tired of beating them muthafuckas up lol

[@Mr2SMOOTH24]

Gr8 tutorial bro

[@89imp03]

Thanks man 💯💯

[@Mr2SMOOTH24]

@@89imp03 no problem and I subscribed to your channel too bro. Please subscribe back to mines too bro

[@torreypires6192]

Bro where can you get the clamps and what are they called. Got a 05 with 255 30 24s dont want to lift so want to do what you did thanks

[@89imp03]

Spring lifters or spring lox. Just be prepared because the ride will be stiffer than normal You can get them at AutoZone or order online www.amazon.com/dp/B00029K20C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_myX-FbZQXM2EQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@allmightyjamestown]

I have an 08 impala and I'm looking to fit 24s on it. I only want to lift, I do not want to cut. is there a lift someone can refer or suggest to me that I can buy to "not cut" I'd appreciate any suggestions. thank u.

[@chevyperson1461]

How did you get the front to clear the tires when turning?.

[@89imp03]

Look around the 40 second mark. You have to trim down that metal part under the wheel wells. Then trim the fenders

[@AaronKey1986]

Thanks for the video man, I got a 1990 Caddilac Elderado. I want to put 24's on it, but the coil seems close, do you think that I still can?

[@89imp03]

If it suspension is setup the same way it may work. I'm not familiar with that model

[@AaronKey1986]

Thank's fam another guy told be a little lifting and slight cutting and I'll be good 👍☺ thanks for the reply and happy holidays now. This Elderado got to much potential mayne, candy apple red, needs a new paint job though. Getting seat covers from ebay, 2 12 inch Rockford Fosgate subs in a box and a Pioneer CD playa. I don't have much money now, so I'm having to do it check by check you feel me. Aight peace out. Blessings. 😇 Ready to bang some T.I, Roy Jones Jr., Luda, Mystikal, etc. etc.

[@89imp03]

That's wassup. Take your time on it and you'll be straight. Good luck on the build

[@olskoollover01]

Fuck being cheap ! I rather spend the money and have it done right !

[@scott21ist]

@89champ how did you find your offset

[@89imp03]

scott21ist just search online its like +40 or something. I got these wheels from another impala owner so i knew they would fit

[@bamf6396]

did you think about using wheel spacers so they won't rub when you turn all the way? the tires will stick out past the fenders more then.

[@89imp03]

Nah the wheel spacers would make the rims poke out more than i wanted and i'd have to cut a little bit more

[@carlosmtz325]

I have an 04 got some 24s guna try n put them on this weekend nice ride but where did u get ur side mirrors with the leds trying to find some

[@89imp03]

I made em. I have some videos on here of the process

[@vincentblue2264]

Man .. this clean I'm looking for an 06 impala ltz I think I'mma take ur technique on this one

[@89imp03]

Thanks, it should work. I've heard you dont have to trim as much on the 06+ models

[@vincentblue2264]

@@89imp03 yea ... I just like that body style. I'm also getting the Grand Prix too. So I just wanted to get some ideas and tips

[@chaddmiller8120]

Does your transmission give you problems on 24's? I had 22's but just bought 24's and from neutral to drive it takes a second to catch ..... Btw this video helped soo much!

[@89imp03]

I didnt have any problems with it and i drove it from MS to Florida and back. Sadly i only had it done for about 2 weeks before somebody ran a stop sign & hit me and totalled it

[@markellrobinson4447]

I'm putting 24"s on my 02 Pontiac grand Prix GT with these. can't afford a lift kit.

[@89imp03]

markell robinson this should be able to get the job done

[@markellrobinson4447]

+89imp03 appreciate it bruh! good looking on the advice. thanks! one love.

[@1SRTBANK]

what the lifters look like at auto zone is it a link you can share?

[@89imp03]

David Bradford shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/autocraft-rear-adjustable-two-way-spring-spacers-2-pack-ac181201/10053644-p?c3nid=10053644-P&c3ch=PLA&adtype=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn-bWBRDGARIsAPS1svudvamOdSkO_c507z4cyzYGw4POKIasdRkZp5mRPhL-3UOtm-1S3ggaApPFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@1SRTBANK]

89imp03 can those go on the front as well and it look like you can change the screws to extend the lift is that possible

[@89imp03]

Yeah I had them on the front and back. And they're adjustable, you can screw it as high as you need it but the higher you go the stiffer the ride will be

[@1SRTBANK]

89imp03 thanks

[@phatlac03]

worked out great thanks slot for the info homie

[@89imp03]

Jeremy Peterson glad to hear that 👍

[@Denarius18]

I wanna do some 4s on my 2000 Monte Carlo ss but I drive like a maniac. But if I could turn all the way I would do it anyway.

[@kevinbrister1065]

Just gotta trim a little bit more. I just got to where I was comfortable and didn't wanna go back and do more cutting

[@BigMike7226]

on the rear tires did u have to put any spacers between the rim an the rotor ?

[@89imp03]

yeah just a 5/16" spacer, nothing big

[@scott21ist]

@89imp03 what did you use to shave the fenders?

[@89imp03]

scott21ist An angle grinder with a cut off wheel

[@88pledge]

Sweet bro

[@markellrobinson4447]

can we put 4 coil springs on each spring? two at the top two at the bottom? to be extra careful incase one side fall.

[@89imp03]

markell robinson yeah but it'll be a real stiff ride

[@markellrobinson4447]

+89imp03 OK! right on Big dawg I'll just use the 2 then.. quick question do struts give your car a lift? my cousin love having me spend unnecessary money.

[@89imp03]

markell robinson replacing old struts with new ones will make it look higher than what it was

[@darkknight80sbaby23]

Looks str8 like that bruh bruh!

[@89imp03]

Preciate it, working on my new one now. Hope to have it mounted up by the summer

[@darkknight80sbaby23]

Iight bruh keep me tuned in and once again God Bless!!!! I hope all is well with your project!!!! 👍

[@quivarisdaniels394]

I got a 05 Chevy Malibu I'm trying to put 20son it

[@89imp03]

quivaris daniels 20s shouldn't be a problem but if they are this may help but I don't think its necessary

[@quivarisdaniels394]

Da front rims fit but da BK rims don't because dey won't slide on da strut keeping it from being on

[@89imp03]

Ok. Bend the plate up some and it should be good. What size tires do you have?

[@quivarisdaniels394]

245,35 20

[@89imp03]

Yeah they should fit. Just bend the plate some

[@curtisprice3058]

I gotta 06 impala will 24s fit without rubbing??

[@89imp03]

Curtis Price not without doing something like this or getting a strut lift

[@curtisprice3058]

Ok thanks

[@KM-cb8xo]

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[@javarisbrown6348]

You gone have to cut both back and front fender depending your tires I gotta 05 impala on 24s I did the same thing bro did my tires are 275/25zr24

[@shaud57]

Quick question got some rims just laying around 275/25zr24 you think they will fit on a 2008 impala ls?

[@89imp03]

as long as its the right bolt pattern they will fit

[@shaud57]

Ight bet preciate it

[@joesphpatterson1425]

How many did u use all around 8

[@89imp03]

Yep, 8 total. 2 on each spring. Just be ready, its rough when you go over bumps

[@joesphpatterson1425]

Okay I have a infiniti i35 just brought some 24 by 8.5 not sure of offset but I went to tire shop to kind of test it. Guy said I would have to cut. But I don't think he really knew he spoke broken English. But with spacers all around you think they should work??

[@89imp03]

@@joesphpatterson1425 maybe, I'm not familiar with the suspension setup on that car but if it's similar to this it might fit. May still have to trim some if the wheel wells aren't that big

[@joesphpatterson1425]

Oh okay fasho should I put wheel adapters and roll fenders if I put spacers? Also did u max out the spacer or u just lifted it a little bit.. I heard these cars will fit 22s fine

[@89imp03]

@@joesphpatterson1425 I had these spacers extended pretty much the full amount. I would extend them and test fit to see where exactly it would be rubbing. Might need a little bit of everything depending on how it fits

[@jayyboykin9161]

im trying to put 24s on my 2010 nissan maxima. how many spacers i need?

[@89imp03]

Blakk Dicaprio the maxima suspension is a little different so I'm not sure

[@lovehaleyfl]

What you used to bend that lil metal strip back

[@89imp03]

Tyquan Thomas I used grinder and hammer to been back the metal

[@Breadwinnerquan]

Did you have to put spacers all the way around?

[@89imp03]

Tye'Quan Booker only used them on the front wheels

[@christopherrodriguez700]

i have this same car and am wondering how i can lower the front and the back

[@89imp03]

christopher rodriguez try some lowering springs or get an air suspension set if money isn't an issue

[@christopherrodriguez700]

if I use lowering springs will I use same shocks or. they have new ones

[@89imp03]

christopher rodriguez not sure, might be better to get new shocks to match

[@LuddsFetishNailz]

did u need to use spacers for the front or u just did it to b on da safe side

[@89imp03]

no spacers up front. I used the lifters in the springs up front to keep the fender from scrubbing the top of the tires on bumps

[@89imp03]

*no spacers needed

[@rickb.5434]

the video say no lift but you got lifts on it.

[@89imp03]

"no lift kit" these spring lifters aren't considered an actual lift kit which normally would cost several hundred dollars bare minimum plus installation

[@bubbagordon152]

I'm wondering why you just wouldn't buy the $799 strut kit and just bolted up and be done with it instead of going through all this trouble. Gorilla lift and a bunch of other lift companies make it so much easier

[@89imp03]

Bubba Gordon would've been the same amount of physical work plus spending more money and waiting for parts to ship. And back then everybody's lifts sat too high in my opinion, didn't like the look

[@bubbagordon152]

89imp03 so you would rather do it the wrong way and chop the car up because you don't want to wait one day to get some struts. Each strut is only held on by three nuts at the top and two bolts on the spindle. You're doing way much more work than just doing that

[@89imp03]

Bubba Gordon I don't think you understood the purpose. Get them on without spending too much and without the car sitting too high. All the cutting would have had to be done anyway even with the lifted struts

[@bubbagordon152]

89imp03 I prefer to do things the right way. Instead of hacking a car up and putting spring spreaders and wheel spacers. If you do it right the first time you wouldn't have to do all this.

[@89imp03]

Bubba Gordon ok

[@srt_maury2629]

Are the 24s heavy on your transmission

[@89imp03]

They're going to be tougher on it than the factories were but I haven't noticed any major differences yet

[@dawaynejohnson9005]

Hey bro I just bought a 2004 Chevy impala LS do you have to get any engine work or transmission work to put 24s on?

[@89imp03]

I didn't have to do anything to the engine or transmission but it all depends on how your car runs and what maintenance was done on it before

[@eldorado6407]

Dawayne Johnson usually you have to upgrade transmission to get your rpm,s right, with bigger rims you putting more stress on gears.

[@dawaynejohnson9005]

Raven 682 alright I can just go to a car place where they fix cars and all for a transmission upgrade?

[@eldorado6407]

Dawayne Johnson most of the car shops don't do transmission upgrades because they don't have transmission mechanics they just send it out to transmission shop to fix it or upgrade and charge you extra for that shit. Just find transmission shop and go straight to them. It's cheaper that way.

[@guttanick]

what type of rims ??

[@89imp03]

Status Knight

[@joefresh888]

I got 275/30/24 tires will they fit

[@89imp03]

yeah it should fit about the same as these did

[@leslieouterbridge9846]

I have a 98 Grand Prix SE I have a set of 24 inch rims how do I make them fit without lift an the tires are 275 25 r 24 ?

[@89imp03]

Leslie Outerbridge I think the suspension is set up the same as the Impalas. the amount you have to trim will most likely vary tho

[@leslieouterbridge9846]

OK so I'm good then all I have to do is lift the struts an what about the lifters to hold the struts steady how much is the lifters an where do I get them from?

[@89imp03]

Leslie Outerbridge Autozone is where I got mine. they're not expensive under $50 will get you what you need

[@leslieouterbridge9846]

That's front an back right? What else do I need to do?

[@89imp03]

that's it. everything I did is in the video. just double check everything and make sure your clearance is good on your car and you can adjust from there

[@scor440]

Chopped up a nice car and didnt finish the cuts 🙄

[@jayjaynonoy.6928]

Who knows for a lift kit for a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix I appreciate it that’s a good job but I’m just trying to find coilovers or the kit to install some 22”

[@89imp03]

22s will fit with no lift. You just have to slightly bend up the strut plate. 245/30/22 tires will fit with no issues

[@jayjaynonoy.6928]

Alright my friend thanks appreciate it I will do what you did 👌🏻

[@89imp03]

@@jayjaynonoy.6928 no problem 💯

[@jasonbarnett2583]

what kind of rims are those

[@89imp03]

Jason Barnett Status Knight

[@Louisianamoe]

What kind of rims were those?

[@89imp03]

Status Knight

[@89imp03]

+damone pledger thanks man

[@The80boxcoupe]

your cut game is on point !!! look good

[@89imp03]

preciate it bruh, I surprised myself with that cut lol it came out ok for a first try

[@deejayasap]

they 24x8?

[@89imp03]

They were 24x9

[@travischupco9904]

Buy coilovers for it, you wouldn't have to bend the spring perch, but most good coilovers aren't cheap.... But worth it for pure function.

[@jayjaynonoy.6928]

Travis Chupco do you know which coilovers for a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 gtp I cant find then I will appreciate it if you know the link

[@keoeacoleman5794]

Can u do 24s on a 06 impala?

[@89imp03]

+Keoea Coleman yeah itll work the same way

[@zookaaa2729]

What the solution for my 22 forgies for my 2014 impala new version

[@cameronhoyt9931]

How many pumps to clear 22"

[@89imp03]

Cameron Hoyt maybe one or two. I don't remember, once you see it move and not go back down when you move the jack you should be good

[@cameronhoyt9931]

I guess it's the only way to fit 22

[@89imp03]

Cameron Hoyt yeah, for 22s anything else is overpriced and throws off the look of the car if they lift it

[@cameronhoyt9931]

Oh ok. I got you.

[@scott21ist]

How much did you have to shave back on the front & back? @89imp

[@89imp03]

+scott21ist I dont remember an exact amount. just enough to where it didnt rub anymore

[@scott21ist]

alrighty, shit i wonder if some 24x10s will fit or poke too much

[@scott21ist]

89imp03 alrighty, shit i wonder if some 24x10s will fit or poke too much

[@89imp03]

scott21ist 24 x 10 will poke out some

[@scott21ist]

89imp03 think it will alot they are 24x10. 5 lug universal

[@keoeacoleman5794]

backyard kustom told me 3700 for 26es

[@keoeacoleman5794]

hit me up I want you to do 26es for me on my 06 impala lt

[@89imp03]

its a little more work to do 26s. I haven't done it but I know of some people around here that can do it for a good price

[@tankw1216]

what's your width bro

[@89imp03]

Tank Wright I think these were 9" wide

[@tankw1216]

Will 9 1/2s have poke? I have a 2013

[@89imp03]

maybe a little, depending on what offset they are

[@tankw1216]

High positive

[@89imp03]

shouldn't be too bad

[@chollins225]

I see ya bro!! mounted up

[@89imp03]

Yeah bruh!!! I watched ya videos bout a 100 times while I was out there, couldnt have done it without em man

[@julxay]

Should’ve just left it at the 22s bro

[@89imp03]

They felt too small, wanted to see what 24s was like

[@RGIIIBOXING]

@@89imp03 YEAH...THEY DO..IF YOUR GOING TO GO BIG RIMS... ATLEAST GO 24"$ ON THESE IMPALAS..&..MONTE CARLO"$...I FEEL & THIS IS JUST ME..THE 26 & 28 IS JUST SHOW CAR SHIT.." ATLEAST THE 24"$...YOU CAN STILL RIDE..YOU CAN STILL STUNT...AT THE END OF THE DAY...I CUT AND WELDED MY STRUTS...I WILL POST MINE ON FACE BOOK AS I DO MY BUILD...IM ONLY DOING... RIMS..RACING SEATS.. STEERING WHEEL..SWAP...NEW SPOILER IN BACK..TINT ON HALO LIGHTS UP FRONT...I MIGHT GO SUNROOF"...AND IM DOING A FIRST.....IM PUTTING A CUTLAS SURPREME VINYL TOP ( CUSTOM ) ON MY M*CARLO"...BLACK + WHITE + CHROME SCENE...THIS CAR WILL SEE..60 / 70 MILES A DAY...THIS IS NO SHOW CAR...BUT" IT WILL BE ABOVE AVERAGE LOOKING 05 MONTE CARLO..**ONE#1**

[@89imp03]

@@RGIIIBOXING yeah 24s you can flex and still drive like a normal car. It's the perfect mix. That Monte Carlo is gonna be wild when it's put together 🔥🔥

[@RGIIIBOXING]

@@89imp03 YEAH"..IT TAKES TIME TO PUT IT TOGETHER...THE WOMAN I GOT IT FROM..LET IT WENT DOWN..ENGINE RUNNING HOT"...WIND SHIELD WIPERS GOING THE WRONG WAY..IT NEEDS ALOT OF WORK...SO I DIDN'T PAY BUT" A WEEKS PAY FOR THE 05 MC" BUT" I FIGURED..SENCE ITS GOT TO HAVE WORK DONE ON IT" TO MAKE IT ROAD" WORTHY" I CAN DO THE UP GRADES AS I GO....WHEN IM DONE...I WILL HAVE MORE MONEY IN THE RIMS & TIRES...THAN IM GOING TO HAVE IN THE CAR IT SELF..CAUSE IM GOING TO BE DOING ALL THE WORK MYSELF...I FIGURE 5 TO 6 MONTHS.. DEPENDING ON HOW SMOOTH THE BUILD GOES...AND IF I KEEP IT MOVING...LAMBO DOORS...IS ALSO A SNEAK PECK...IT IS WHAT IT IS...**ONE#1**

[@89imp03]

@@RGIIIBOXING yeah thats a good deal. And you can really take your time to get it exactly how you want it too.

[@spiffykikz1487]

you didn't have to cut it

[@89imp03]

Yes I did. I couldn't turn the wheel unless I cut it

[@nickcannon2630]

Looks good standing still but I know u ain't making u turns...probably a few Y turns ...if you want to lift a fwd the right way you have to extend the mounting brackets on the bottom off the strut...look up lifted Cadillac de ville it's got the same strut set up..you'll see a spindle in the beginning of video...not trying to bash you I give u a A for effort but it's not the right way of doing this

[@89imp03]

it turned good. i didn't see the value in paying for a lift only to go 24s so i did it this way

[@89imp03]

@champ2919 I was starting to wonder too lol but it rides good tho. Feels like I'm way in the air now

[@89imp03]

Didn't have airbag type money, the goal was to make em fit with as little money as possible

[@quivarisdaniels394]

I got a serious???

[@doezja1]

Prolly..... the lifters...

[@89imp03]

Had everything up front replaced before I put em on so it rode like factory actually

[@keoeacoleman5794]

989.293.4978

[@TheMustang9904]

Ayye Kevin this ya boy from It with the silver 05 IG:Beastly07Clean05. I'm thinking of getting some camaro 20s. How would 275/40R20 will look on it?

[@89imp03]

is that the factory size? I've seen it done tho. you'll need adapters since the bolt pattern is different

[@christopherambriz3203]

Lol. That cutting made that car looks like shit!

[@angelocolon5452]

Christopher Ambriz oh yeah? Explain how lol

[@christopherambriz3203]

Cuz it's unfinished work bro. Looks like s*** just to cut a car up like that.

[@jessemachiato2751]

tire dust EVERYWHERE. Lol Jesus Christ.

[@89imp03]

Jesse Machiato what did you do on yours?

[@jessemachiato2751]

89imp03 I'm assuming you are asking what I've done with my car. I didn't do shit to it. I drive a brand new car. And I'm not interested in fucking up my suspension with heavy rims. Rims are cheap. If I wanted them I would have them.

[@89imp03]

Jesse Machiato just checking, thought u might have had some expert opinion or experience

[@JA-zp9ui]

Jesse Machiato hatin ass lame. you made because you can only afford payments on that new car? lol buddy shit paid for and sittin on 24s..why you mad though? judging by how mad you gettin its dead obvious you broke boy.

[@marcuswrayboi]

Wasup bro I'm trying get in contact with you $ u to help me with my 2004 impala

[@89imp03]

Marcus Wray what u looking to do?