47-55.1 Last minute build issues, camaro clip

[atotalnincompoop]

Originally Posted by Bubba54

Ive installed a set of qa1 front coilovers on my 54 gmc truck. I too wasn’t sure of the spring rate. What I did was go to the local QT and weighed my truck. First total weight, then pulled just the front end on the scale, then the back end. The two front and rear weights totals were 40 lb. short of the total. I guess not bad for a scale meant to weigh tractor trailers.

Called QA1 twice for their thoughts and called the selling vender, and came up with 450 lb. spring rate. They work just fine. I think the 55 will weigh a bit more than the 47-54.

I too have a Camaro clip on the 54, and they are a bit wide for the 47-54. I cut an inch out of the top and bottom a frames. Later I found out about the race arms from speedway. I wish I would of known before I narrowed the tops. They work fine just not that easy to do.

Didn’t know about the G-body frames. Sounds like you’re on the right track.
Good luck Shawn

450 lbs springs, is the ride stiff?

[atotalnincompoop]

I have an iron block vortec with aluminum heads, I'm assuming it's similar in weight to a sbc

[Bubba54]

The ride is nice, I have mine set on 12 for the shock valving. I have tried 6-8 and it does feel softer.

Thanks Shawn

[ptc]

Originally Posted by atotalnincompoop

I have an iron block vortec with aluminum heads, I'm assuming it's similar in weight to a sbc

Yes I think that would be even lighter with the alum heads, plus it looks like you have no front bumper and brackets, that alot of added weight, but otherwise you have all the typical sheetmetal of a 55-59 3100 truck yes?

I would think you could go a little lighter - The QA1 guy was basing it off a Gen 2 Camaro at 3780 lbs total with 60% on the front end. So thats about 2200 lbs and he recommended the 350 with SBC and 550 for a BBC to me.

[atotalnincompoop]

I just haven't installed my bumpers yet.

[atotalnincompoop]

Any suggestions on rear?

[atotalnincompoop]

Good morning, I ordered everything from speedway last night.
Upper and lower control arms as well as front and rear QA1 coilovers.
Thanks everyone for your input.🍺👍
I'll post as I go when my parts get here.

I also sent detroit steel wheels yet another email last night.
What an absolute disappointment that outfit is.
I am building hot rods full time here, this was my first purchase from them. I was looking forward to using them of several other projects.
They haven't responded to me, hopefully they can find time to respond👎

[Gribbs]

Originally Posted by atotalnincompoop

Good morning, I ordered everything from speedway last night.
Upper and lower control arms as well as front and rear QA1 coilovers.
Thanks everyone for your input.🍺👍
I'll post as I go when my parts get here.

I also sent detroit steel wheels yet another email last night.
What an absolute disappointment that outfit is.
I am building hot rods full time here, this was my first purchase from them. I was looking forward to using them of several other projects.
They haven't responded to me, hopefully they can find time to respond👎

How did the install of your new suspension parts go and did the customer service get better in the end? Awesome truck you have...style for days!