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djracer · 09-30-2012, 02:58 PM

What front Shocks are yall running? I Think I want an adjustable shock. Is the truck lowered?

hotrod 80 · 09-30-2012, 03:37 PM

I am about to go coil over as it gives more adjustiblity and i lose 77#s of the front . Im not sure if im going with Afcos or qa1 . I am going double adjustable though .

vin63 · 09-30-2012, 04:53 PM

I run the single adjustable Qa1 shocks up front...and, yes, the truck is lowered. they were around $90 each.

bigboybodry · 09-30-2012, 09:42 PM

Qa1 single adjustable stocker stars and my truck is lowered.

dbmx66 · 09-30-2012, 10:44 PM

was tight on cash when i bought them but i have competition engineering adjustables. mines lowered as well

djracer · 10-01-2012, 12:45 AM

Anyone got a part number on the Qa1's

djracer · 10-01-2012, 12:56 AM

Is this the Qa1 you guys are running? If so I like your price better Vin.

http://www.jegs.com/i/QA1/122/TS403/10002/-1

Marv D · 10-01-2012, 08:45 AM

Not to hijack Kevins thread,, but while were on the subject of front suspension, who makes a decent tubular control arm / coil over package for the 63-67 pickups?

bigboybodry · 10-01-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Marv D

Not to hijack Kevins thread,, but while were on the subject of front suspension, who makes a decent tubular control arm / coil over package for the 63-67 pickups?

I have been looking at porterbuilt Fabrications front member with coilover and I know that fatman has a bolt in kit also.
http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...ropmember.html

bigboybodry · 10-01-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

Is this the Qa1 you guys are running? If so I like your price better Vin.

http://www.jegs.com/i/QA1/122/TS403/10002/-1

I called and give them my ride,compressed and extended specs. and they sent me a set. They Have eye bolt holes on both ends and mount in the stock location. I also ordered a reinforcement upper shock plate from cpp.

djracer · 10-01-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboybodry

I called and give them my ride,compressed and extended specs. and they sent me a set. They Have eye bolt holes on both ends and mount in the stock location. I also ordered a reinforcement upper shock plate from cpp.

How much did that set you back?

bigboybodry · 10-01-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

How much did that set you back?

I think 300.00 for the pair but not positive its been a while.

vin63 · 10-02-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

Anyone got a part number on the Qa1's

Mine are the STS Series -1574p. It does look these shocks are now around $150 at discount retailers like Summit and Jegs. I checked with my wholesaler distributor and my price is $139. That's a big price jump in the last few years.

djracer · 10-02-2012, 07:50 PM

That's close to what I was told. I am just gonna run the Competition Engineering for now. I am about spent out.

bigboybodry · 10-03-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

That's close to what I was told. I am just gonna run the Competition Engineering for now. I am about spent out.

I can't find the receipt to save my life and I know I have it somewhere.

I know what you are talking about building the car,truck and my new shop is taking its toil on my funds too!!!

BossHogg69 · 10-07-2012, 05:29 PM

I'm running Chris Alston DA Varishocks, with a 5" front drop, stock crossmember and CPP upper & lower arms.

09-30-2012, 02:58 PM	#1
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Adjustable Front Shocks What front Shocks are yall running? I Think I want an adjustable shock. Is the truck lowered? __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

09-30-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks I am about to go coil over as it gives more adjustiblity and i lose 77#s of the front . Im not sure if im going with Afcos or qa1 . I am going double adjustable though . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

09-30-2012, 04:53 PM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks I run the single adjustable Qa1 shocks up front...and, yes, the truck is lowered. they were around $90 each. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

09-30-2012, 09:42 PM	#4
bigboybodry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florence,Mississippi Posts: 301	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks Qa1 single adjustable stocker stars and my truck is lowered. __________________ first track pass with the new motor on motor http://youtu.be/YgrJaEF_TaQ

09-30-2012, 10:44 PM	#5
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks was tight on cash when i bought them but i have competition engineering adjustables. mines lowered as well

10-01-2012, 12:45 AM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks Anyone got a part number on the Qa1's __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-01-2012, 12:56 AM	#7
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks Is this the Qa1 you guys are running? If so I like your price better Vin. http://www.jegs.com/i/QA1/122/TS403/10002/-1 __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-01-2012, 08:45 AM	#8
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks Not to hijack Kevins thread,, but while were on the subject of front suspension, who makes a decent tubular control arm / coil over package for the 63-67 pickups? __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

10-02-2012, 07:50 PM	#14
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks That's close to what I was told. I am just gonna run the Competition Engineering for now. I am about spent out. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-07-2012, 05:29 PM	#16
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Adjustable Front Shocks I'm running Chris Alston DA Varishocks, with a 5" front drop, stock crossmember and CPP upper & lower arms. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!



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