BORN2LOSE

I was told the stock spring cups can be re-used with the QA1's. I have the pro-kit in the front and I'm am going to put the sportlines in the rear for now since I don't have qa1's for the back. Is there anything I need to do to them in order for them to work? I know some places sell after market cups but I'd like to use mine if I can. Thanks.

ICRAZY6

iTrader: (68)

I believe the cups are used only when using the factory springs. I think they are wider on the bottom and won't sit centered on the adjusters.

LILWS6

you need the bmr cups i had to buy them for my qa1's i believe there 59.99 check there web site

BMR Suspension

iTrader: (6)

You will need to purchase the part # SA001, they will adapt the stock style spring over to the Qa1 adj. coilover setup. I have them in stock and ready to ship.

BORN2LOSE

Interesting. Before I decided to do the job myself I was told by the shop that was going to do it that they were going to re-use the old cups...

BORN2LOSE

So can someone explain why you can't use the stock spring cups with after market springs and QA1's?

LILWS6

the cups do not come off of the factory shock and qa1's have a smaller base and require a tapered spring on both sides when you get the bmr cups they fit on the qa1's and provide a wider base to sit on so you can use your factory springs or any after market lowering spring there worth the extar $60 to do the job right

BORN2LOSE

Well I have after market springs. So you are saying you have to cut the cups off of the old shocks to reuse them?

LILWS6

you can not get the old cups off they are not made to come off you need to buy the bmr cups to make the qa1's work

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (19)

You can get the cups off. I have done that before.

BAT TA

iTrader: (15)

I used the factory spring cups on my QA1's. They are on there pretty tight, I had to hit mine with a rubber mallet but it came right off. The spring cups had to be enlarged to fit over the Qa1's. I used a lathe but others have used dremels, saws, etc. Here is a link to the article I used when I did mine. http://members.aol.com/InjuneerZZ/HALEibch.htm Instructions on modifying the spring cups are about half way down the page. Hope this helps.

BORN2LOSE

Thanks a lot man. Thats exactly what I was looking for.

BORN2LOSE

I think I changed my mind...again I want to use the 300# springs now that come with the kit. That means that I do NOT need the after market cups and I do NOT have to modify the spring perches correct? Is it fairly easy to get the perches off the old shocks? Thanks guys.

BORN2LOSE

anyone?