QA1 doubladjustable front shocks

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QA1 double adjustable front shocks

I bought these and ran them for 4 mos this summer. They work great! I removed my old springs and made hats to sit in the top spring pocket and beefed up the shock bracket and used them as coilovers. They can be used just as shocks with stock springs.

They sell a setup for a 69 Camaro but those springs were too tall to work, so I returned the springs and made this setup. http://www.qa1.net/suspension/stree...l-shock-systems/401a-gm-front-pro-coil-system.

The shocks did rub slightly but it's just cosmetic. I had the car really low and the bushings were original and a bit sloppy. I didn't even realize there was a rub until I removed them. It couldn't be seen.

I paid over $600 for the shocks alone. I will take $350
 
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For anyone thinking about this I have a similar set up in my Shelby and love it....rides much better and I can dial in the ride height exactly. Were you able to get to the adjustment ring easily when in the car?
 
It's a tight fit but with a stubby screwdriver you can get to the adjustment knobs. The height adjusters are tough. I never tried adjusting them when on pavement. I always jacked it up for more room.

cobrakidz said:
For anyone thinking about this I have a similar set up in my Shelby and love it....rides much better and I can dial in the ride height exactly. Were you able to get to the adjustment ring easily when in the car?
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I find the coil height adjusters are hard to turn (even with the car jacked up ) and the wrenches don't work well. I always wondered if I should have bought the thrust bearings to make them easier to turn... :eek:
 
No, not easy to turn The wrenches are clumsy.

66TigerMK1A said:
I find the coil height adjusters are hard to turn (even with the car jacked up ) and the wrenches don't work well. I always wondered if I should have bought the thrust bearings to make them easier to turn... :eek:
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66TigerMK1A said:
I find the coil height adjusters are hard to turn (even with the car jacked up ) and the wrenches don't work well. I always wondered if I should have bought the thrust bearings to make them easier to turn... :eek:
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Jim

Mine is a little different.... but when I did add the thrust bearings it did substantially make the adjustment easier.

Bob H
 
A bit off topic, but the parts sold.

That looks like a Hokenson front end. What front spring rate did you decide on using this set-up?

thanks,
Rick
 
I've tried 200, 250 & 300. I think I have the 200 lb in right now. Makes for a softer ride for an old man.

Bob H
 
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