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Post by oldstofty Fri May 01, 2015 3:16 pm

I have searched and searched and found nothing promising. Does any one know if they make a Coil over conversion kit for our cars? I am currently wanting to just do the rear but will be doing the front soon too.
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Post by Limey SE Fri May 01, 2015 3:59 pm

oldstofty wrote:I have searched and searched and found nothing promising. Does any one know if they make a Coil over conversion kit for our cars? I am currently wanting to just do the rear but will be doing the front soon too.

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1973-1977-GM-A-Body/Suspension/Shocks-Coil-Over-Kits/Rear-Coil-Over-Kit-QA1-18-Way-Single-Adjustable-Shocks-1964-1972-GM-A-Body-Chevelle-Malibu-GTO-etc.html


http://www.spohn.net/shop/1973-1977-GM-A-Body/Suspension/Shocks-Coil-Over-Kits/QA1-Pro-Coil-System-24-Way-Double-Adjustable.html
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Post by oldstofty Fri May 01, 2015 4:11 pm

i wonder why QA1 doesnt list those on their website. Is anyone have the rears on their car?
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Post by oldstofty Fri May 01, 2015 4:17 pm

All the 64-72 kits i see the upper mount comes with a plate to bolt in the original location but these do not. Even though they are for 64-77
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Post by driveit Sat May 02, 2015 2:28 pm

I know a guy that is having the rear done on his olds. I think it was Speed Tech that was doing them. He did a front and rear. Basically you just have to get the brackets. I will see if I can get in touch with him today to find out if he is finished. I talked to them before and they said they would be offering the kit when finished.
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Post by impalamonte Mon May 04, 2015 10:28 am

Try this : http://vi-king.com/
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Post by fishhead Mon May 04, 2015 5:24 pm

I'm pretty sure Dixie Monte Carlo carries the QA1kit.Correct me if I'm wrong.

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Post by oldstofty Tue May 05, 2015 4:30 pm

i dont see any coil overs on their website
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Post by fishhead Tue May 05, 2015 5:56 pm

My bad..Although I did find QA1 Coil-Over Conversions in the 2015 OPG catalogue but not a kit.Sorry 'bout that.

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Post by black eyes Wed May 06, 2015 4:52 pm

edit miller racing has the brackets and can make a combo with the shocks hes in Ohio. Plus QA1 do not offer a coil over for are cars do to low order that's from there rep that i spoke to?

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Post by fishhead Wed May 06, 2015 5:06 pm

Maybe I'm missing something here...I'm looking at the QA-1 Coil-over conversion shock for 73-77 chevelles offered on page 276 of the 2015 OPGI catalogue.Your choice of single or double adjustable/619.99 and 449.99 per set.

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Post by black eyes Wed May 06, 2015 5:19 pm

shock but not the brackets?

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Post by fishhead Wed May 06, 2015 6:33 pm

Those dirty dogs..here's a partial description,"Specially designed conical springs come with each set allowing for the use of the factory upper spring pocket,while the lower portion rides on plates with the shock body".

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Post by fishhead Wed May 06, 2015 6:39 pm

The beginning of the ad says these are "front coilover",nothing mentioned concerning the rears.Dang! It really blows being ignored by the top dogs in the performance industry.

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Post by bracketchev1221 Thu May 07, 2015 3:18 pm

Are you trying for better handling or is straight line performance your goal?
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Post by oldstofty Thu May 07, 2015 3:50 pm

It's a drag car just trying to have some adjustability
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Post by bracketchev1221 Thu May 07, 2015 6:05 pm

If it was me I would skip the coil over idea for the front. If the spring rate in the car is right the only thing you adjust is the shock. You can use a single adjustable shock in the front like the strange s5263. It adjusts extension by the knob and compression is a ratio. Generally in a small tire car unless it's wheel standing high, extension is all that is needed. For the rear, you can go with a coil over, but I think I would like to have them mounted vertically to truly see the benefit. If you have a good spring rate you can use a bolt in double adjustable shock like the strange s5064. A small tire car needs a double adjustable shock to extend and then hold it there. My car has been 1.25 in 60' with a single adjustable front shock and moroso trick spring. The rear uses double adjustable shocks.
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