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01-18-2016, 01:08 AM | #1 |
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Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
As the title reads....anyone running QA1 shocks on their 67-72 trucks?I've found that not only do they offer their base non-adjustable Stocker Star shocks for '67-72 C10's... they offer single and dual adjustable models and now even a Drag "R" model is available for the front. Anyone running them? I was surprised to see they offer up a full set of options for these trucks.
For the front I'm looking at the double adjustable TD405's: Double Adjustable Stocker Star Front Shock GM Compressed Height: 10.13" Extended Height: 14.00" Upper Mount: Eyelet Lower Mount: Eyelet Applications: 1963-87 Chevy C-10 Pickup 1988-00 Chevy C-1500 Pickup http://www.qa1.net/suspension/street...ker-star-shock and the TD513 for the back: Double Adjustable Stocker Star Rear Shock GM Compressed Height: 11.63" Extended Height: 17.00" Upper Mount: Eyelet Lower Mount: Eyelet Applications 1967-72 Chevy C-10 Pickup (Coil Spring - but they offer one for leafs) http://www.qa1.net/suspension/street...ker-star-shock wondering how they measure up and if the double adj. are worth the extra bucks versus the single adjustable shock on the rear. I'm guessing its a noticeable difference in front between the two...or especially when compared to a non-adjustable. Or are there any other quality adjustable shocks out there that fit our trucks?
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Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken |
01-18-2016, 01:21 AM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
Running PromStar Qa1's on my '66 w/ 72 front xmember
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01-18-2016, 07:34 AM | #3 |
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Re: Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
I run the single adjustable Qa1 up front and only complaint I have is I should spent the money and got double adjustable. They are a great shock.
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01-18-2016, 01:48 PM | #4 |
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Re: Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
I ran the PromaStar double adjustable shocks when they were Hal Shocks on my Super Gas car from 1995. I had them rebuilt a couple of times and the last time they were rebuilt to the more current Qa1 specs. The best suspension money I spent.
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01-18-2016, 04:01 PM | #5 |
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Re: Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
I ran the stocker star single adjustable in the front on my truck for a few years. They worked well. Depends on desired et's, speed, etc. If it is a street/strip truck, no problem. Mine was a little over the top from the start and could have benefitted from a better front suspension combo, which I had built later. Double adjustable shocks are worth the money in the rear. I don't have any experience with their product on the rear suspension to be of any help to you there. The double adjustable will allow you to control the tire/suspension to accomplish multiple things.
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01-18-2016, 11:00 PM | #6 |
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Re: Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
sounds like the way to go then. allowing me to fine tune for the race track and autocross course with the same suspension setup sounds like what I need. I'm also planning on the no limit r&p setup to steer/handle better while removing weight from the front end.
BR3W....you running those proma stars with coils on a '72 ifs?
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Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken |
01-19-2016, 02:05 AM | #7 |
meowMEOWmeowMEOW
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Re: Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
Just the shock body, I'm still running an external spring. I'll switch to a longer-body full coil setup eventually but I'm waiting for *certain people* to finish *certain parts*....it'll change the whole front. Right now I've got the ~8-11" short body ones.
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01-19-2016, 02:36 PM | #8 |
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Re: Anyone running QA1 shocks, or other adjustables?
Im running the QA1 Coil overs, and A-arms on a Gen2 Camaro front clip on my '57. I have ran the QA1 setups both front and rear on many different car configurations and they are unbeatable for the price. Basically once you start redoing these trucks and lightening them and such, they are 'cars' for all intents and purposes....
God choice to go with.
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