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Old 05-30-2011, 07:48 PM
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i was looking at buying the single adjustable QA1 hal front shocks with 300# springs, will these lower my car?? i want the race stars 15x3.5" front skinnies but i dont want the gap that comes with them
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Most the aftermarket shocks come with a threaded shock body that use a special spring that will allow ride height adjustment by raising or lowering the lower spring mount. You may also want to look into a different brand of shock vs the QA1s... they are an "ok" shock, but dollar for quality the Strange and Afco shocks are a much better deal. We can get you into the Strange shocks for usually the same or less than the QA1s even, and you get a much better shock.
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do the strange shocks work the same way, with adjustments???

also do u get to pick the spring pounds like the qa1?
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I assume your goal is shocks *just* for the strip and are not interested in handling?
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Yes, I believe that this will do exactly what you're wanting to do.
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Originally Posted by vbls
do the strange shocks work the same way, with adjustments???

also do u get to pick the spring pounds like the qa1?
Yes... there are several spring rates available and the shocks are externally adjustable. The Strange shocks are by far the best bang for the buck.



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