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Default Qa1 guys, how do you lower the rear, what springs?

So I have the qa1 setup on my ws6. The fronts are adjustable but in the rear they just give you shocks. I just need like an inch lower in the rear,isolators are already out. That springs can i get just for the rear?

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Our rear springs may be a good option for you. They usually give around 1.25" of drop. but if it ends up being too much, you can add the isolator back in to gain some height back

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With those and the isolators do I need an adjustable panhard or lca'
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Whether you really need a adj. phb or not will depend on you wheel size and offset, an tire size. As far as lcrs probably not.
What wheel and tire size do you have in the rear..?
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Are those OE wheels with the +56 offset, and are the fender lips rolled..?
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Yes oe with 56mm offset. Lip is not rolled, i have no problem doing it though if necessary. Already did bfh mod and no bump stops to fit my drag wheel setup
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Only lowering I did was the heater house mod. I run 325/50 tires though....
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I'd get a adj. phb, and you probably won't need to roll the fender lips, but it wouldn't hurt to have some additional clearance.
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We normally recommend an adjustable panhard bar with any amount of drop. The factory panhard length is set to have the rear end centered at factorty ride height, and it swings on an arc. So any movement from stock height will push the rear side to side. After lowering the car, stand behind it and compare the outer sidewall of the rear tires to the edge of the wheel well and you will notice it shifted to one side. This can cause pulling, tire wear and instability, and the PHB will be laterally binding against the LCA bushings
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Originally Posted by SPRAYED 01
So I have the qa1 setup on my ws6. The fronts are adjustable but in the rear they just give you shocks. I just need like an inch lower in the rear,isolators are already out. That springs can i get just for the rear?

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Best and by far the simplest thing to do is sell off the QA1 shocks and get into our Viking coil-over complete package. By the time you recoup the money from the shocks you have and then add in the extra you will spend trying to get the ride height you want with whatever spring, you maybe ahead with the coil-over package that is ride height adjustable. The Viking shocks are 19 position double adjustable and come with an industry best 2 year warranty.

Give us a call and we will be more than happy to assist you with your needs on this and get you the best price!



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