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Old 12-15-2013 | 01:01 PM
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Looking for peoples opinions on front shocks and coils also rears ?

I run have all stock suspension it 60ft 1.51 but it twist pretty good drivers side front. I have a umi short torque arm and umi adjustable lower control arms and a adjustable panhard bar is all I have for suspenion oh and subframe connectors. I was looking at these

http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/drag-and-street/shocks-and-struts/stock-mount-shocks-and-struts/3rd-and-4th-gen-f-body-pro-coil-systems/single-adjustable.html

http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/drag-and-street/shocks-and-struts/stock-mount-shocks-and-struts/f-body-drag-racing-pro-coil-systems/r-series.html

Or should I just go with a shock and keep the stock spring? Also what do you guys run for rears I've heard of people just running summits cheap 3 way adjustable. Thanks
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Looking for peoples opinions on front shocks and coils also rears ?

I run have all stock suspension it 60ft 1.51 but it twist pretty good drivers side front. I have a umi short torque arm and umi adjustable lower control arms and a adjustable panhard bar is all I have for suspenion oh and subframe connectors. I was looking at these

http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/d...djustable.html

http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/d.../r-series.html

Or should I just go with a shock and keep the stock spring? Also what do you guys run for rears I've heard of people just running summits cheap 3 way adjustable. Thanks

Depending on what you want to spend, there are a few choices out there. The QA1 setup is a descent shock, but quality has been an issue.

For the rear shocks, the 3 way adjustable will get you by, but thats about it. They are not easy to adjust and the valving can be far away from what you need. The Afoc, Strange, and Viking brands are the most popluar and depending on what you have for goals and budget I am sure we cvan get you setup with the right combo. MWC is a direct dealer for all of them and guarantees the lowest prices. Give us a call!
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I'm trying not to spend a fortune and was mostly looking into just good fronts for under 600 and decent rears I didn't wanna go over 800 for everything
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Twist? Driver front tells me twist! You need anti-twist...............

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Yepp been looking at anti rool bars today whats the one to get ? I've seen spoon ones for 400 umi 420 and don't know about mwc whats good for the price. Also front shock combos do I need springs or can I just get qa1 single adjustable or strange shocks?
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Be careful of what you buy... Most of the other "drag bars" out there work ok, but are like 27-30 pounds! The MWC ARB kit(pictured above) is only 7 pounds. That's tight... a full 20 pounds less and does the same or better job.

I can get you a great setup under your car with all 4 double adjustable shocks, front springs, spring seats, spanner wrenches, and the MWC ARB package for under 1300.00 shipped. Give us a call!
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I researched and emailed vendors when I knew nothing about drag bars. I gave them my details and asked for their recommendation. I ended up choosing MWC because their design was different and I liked it. Price was competitive also. Once I put it on, I will decide if I need coilovers or not.
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Whats better r series qa1 single adjustable or strange single adjustable both with 300 lb springs

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The QA1 is an ok shock, but when it comes to quality between the two the Strange is far ahead, and I can sell the Strange for less cost. Better quality + lower cost = best value.




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