Drag Racing Tech - shocks

Looking at getting some drag shocks. I have the funds to buy one pair right now, wich should I buy first the fronts or back. Wich would give me better results at the track for now. Also looking at either the qa1 of strange shocks, any one of those better than the other. Thanks

Looking at getting some drag shocks. I have the funds to buy one pair right now, wich should I buy first the fronts or back. Wich would give me better results at the track for now. Also looking at either the qa1 of strange shocks, any one of those better than the other. Thanks

Hopefully You will decide on the Strange shocks, if so please give Me a call. I have very good pricing on them!

Thanks,
Carl

I would buy some AFCO rear shocks from Mad Man. Knock the most expensive set out of the way first. For the front I would buy some Strange shocks. I have a set and LOVE them. S

Madman AFCO's....done!

Ok so wich should I buy first the rears or fronts

Strange shocks are by far the best bang for the buck, and I can get them to you for the same or less than QA1. Afco shocks are the most tunable in this price range, and are only about 50.00 per shock more than the Strange.

Give me a call or email... I can help you decide what is right for your needs and budget, and have the best deals. Weight transfer is usually the place to aim for control first so in most cases we will go for the fronts then the rears.

I concur with Midwest. Start at the front and work back.

All the shocks we sell( Strange and AFCO) come with our tuning and support. We can spec the correct spring combo and shock package for your needs.

What's the advantage of having double adjustables? I know they adjust both compression and rebound, but i have a chance to buy strange singles and was wondering if i should hold off

I went with madman afco dbl adj. for the rears and just took off front sway til i can buy the front coil overs from madman as well.

I was in the same position as you trying to decide what to buy. I called Midwest chassis this morning and talked to them for about 30 minutes. They were very helpful and explained everything to me. I decided to order the strange coil over kit for the front. I'm glad I called and talked to them and i will def. be calling them back for more parts since they were so helpful and willing to talk to me about what I needed for my application.

^^ Did you get the single or double?

single adjustable and 275 pound hypercoils since i have weight reduction off the front.

Ok so ill look into the afco fronts now how do I know what springs to get. Do I have to weigh the car and go from there or is there another way to get the right springs.

I dont need the weight of the car. I ask a bunch of questions and then I can spec the right spring.

Ok so ill look into the afco fronts now how do I know what springs to get. Do I have to weigh the car and go from there or is there another way to get the right springs.

Go with Madman. I've use a lot of different suppliers for different parts...you can NOT beat Madman's combo of price, customer service,knowledge, etc. :cheers:

is it possible to install rear afcos without the madman relocation brackets? Any pics? I know grinding would be required at minimum.

rears will serve more immediate benefit IMO

is it possible to install rear afcos without the madman relocation brackets? Any pics? I know grinding would be required at minimum.

I used Burkhart's rear shock relocation kit on mine. Mine are true coilover's as well.

rears will serve more immediate benefit IMO

Why? Not disagreeing, just wondering!

I'm not opposed to buying any madman products just wondering if I can install them now or if I have more stuff to order/make first.

Why? Not disagreeing, just wondering!



Other than quick weight transfer, there's not a ton going on with a front shock. Hell, get up in the power level, and you are actually trying to slow down the transfer by tightening down the shocks or travel limiters(or both). Most fast cars have a VERY small window of front shock travel, and the actual release of the shock in that travel is TIGHT to keep the nose controlled. Slower cars can benefit from a nice soft shock and no front sway bar to get 90% of your performance out of it.


The rear is where the primary traction game comes into play based on climate/track changes in regards to how hard you let the car hit the tires and how fast you let the shock come back. At least this is what we've seen?

To each their own in regards to how you attack your suspension setup, but if i was going to invest, I'd do it cheap up front with 90/10 front shock with travel limiters(nothing more than some chain from the local store and some plate/bolts), and a NICE set of D/a's in the rear(Afco).

ok cool still deciding on the shocks, have a buddy that can get me some strange shocks. just had a question on the front springs, wich ones would i actually need i see they have a couple of different ones.

still debating what shocks will help me more. my car currently hooks off the line but spins afterwards its also an auto. will singles be fine up front i really want to buy the shocks by the end of this week. thanks

the car makes 500tq at 3k and 550hp, also has a 3k stall with a 373 geared s60 and a 275 50 15 mt tire. it has all tubular suspension up front.

Strange or Afco singles will be fine up front...

You can get by on singles for sure for what you have, but if cost is really a debate there are a few options for you. MWC is a direct dealer for Afco, Strange, and the new/very affordable Viking shocks. Give us a call and we can set you up with the right parts, best prices, and setup advice when the time comes.

IMO, I would go single up front with either 275#or300# springs and definitely double adjustable in the rear.

Viking is the person who left QA1 right?

Running da afco's in the front. Little overkill for me, but they will come in handy in the future...

I sold my AFCO singles and I'm now running Santhuff DA's, they are overkill for most applications. Also, I have a set of JRI's sitting around that I might try out...

thanks for all the info, just ordered some strange single adj shocks and springs from madman. cant wait to get these in so i can take it out.

I sold my AFCO singles and I'm now running Santhuff DA's, they are overkill for most applications. Also, I have a set of JRI's sitting around that I might try out...

Santhuff TTFMF!!

Buy once, and be done. Not cheap but the absolute best shocks out there.

Santhuff TTFMF!!

Buy once, and be done. Not cheap but the absolute best shocks out there.

Exactly!

just got my front shocks today, now what would be a good starting point to set the shock. also how would i know when i need to either tighten the shock up or loosen it up.

just got my front shocks today, now what would be a good starting point to set the shock. also how would i know when i need to either tighten the shock up or loosen it up.

When it goes on the bumper.....tighten.

alright good to go

tightening the shocks make a big difference i did a 7.8 pass lifting the front tires about six inches having the shocks set at 5 clicks from loose with a 2.0 60ft . tightened them to 7 it lifted less with a 1.7 60ft. was going to try them at 9 but ran out of time. thanks for all the help