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Coilover shocks (rear)

Discussion in 'Race car chassis tech' started by BQUICK, Nov 17, 2020.

  1. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    Need to replace or rebuild mine. I have Aldan American single adj...they are shot after 15yrs....no wonder.
    Was thinking of getting rebuilt for $125/pair but found a good deal on new QA1 double adj.

    Any input? There are other brands AFCO, Viking, Strange, etc. JEGS look just like QA1s.
    Wondering which hold up better and do I need double adj on a ladder bar car?
     
    BQUICK, Nov 17, 2020
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  2. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    I have Vikings coilovers front and back love them been 4 years
     
    71stagegs, Nov 17, 2020
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  3. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Vikings are the best bang for the buck hands down,...And and of Course Afco and Menser are "the best"
     
    hugger, Nov 18, 2020
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  4. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    Is Viking US made?
     
    BQUICK, Nov 18, 2020
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  5. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    yes
     
    71stagegs, Nov 18, 2020
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  6. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    Yeah the Vikings are a good deal at $400 a pair.
    Ended up buying some new QA1s (double adj) that someone was selling on EBAY for same price.....
    I hope the QA1's aren't China....the rod ends I just got from them are made in China.

    Interesting that both QA1 and VIKING are in same town....LAKEVILLE, MN
     
    Last edited: Nov 18, 2020
    BQUICK, Nov 18, 2020
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  7. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    QA1 emailed me back. They say 100% US made. :)
     
    BQUICK, Nov 18, 2020
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  8. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    Great good luck they r fun to play with adjustable height, compression, rebound
     
    71stagegs, Nov 18, 2020
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  9. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    the guy who started Viking worked at Qa1,..he left because he didn't like how Qa1 was cutting corners
     
    hugger, Nov 19, 2020
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  10. Tom Righter

    Tom Righter Well-Known Member

    Bruce I had double adjustable Afco’s on my white car. Right up there with the best of them however very expensive.Worked very well.
     
    Tom Righter, Nov 19, 2020
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  11. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    I bet QA1 not happy....VIKING undercutting their prices by 60 bucks a shock as well! And....in the same small town!
     
    BQUICK, Nov 19, 2020
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  12. Tom Righter

    Tom Righter Well-Known Member

    I know when I purchased mine I purchased them through TRZ and they were offering a special two yellow bullet members and giving I believe it was 10% off so that’s where I got mine. That was a while ago I’m not sure if they still do that.
     
    Tom Righter, Nov 19, 2020
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  13. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I'm wondering if coil over shocks would fit on the rear of my car with the 3" N25 exhaust, TA No Hop Bars, and the HR sway bar? Anybody have that combination? I would love to eliminate my coil springs in the rear and be able to adjust ride height.
     
    LARRY70GS, Nov 19, 2020
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  14. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    You'll need about 3/4in clearance from your exhaust to shock now,...if yiu do a stock location deal,...i would stand them up if possible
     
    hugger, Nov 19, 2020
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  15. 1973gs

    1973gs Well-Known Member

    I ordered new QA1 rear coil over springs and the box states made in China. QA1 spring.JPG
     
    1973gs, Nov 22, 2020
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  16. jaye

    jaye Well-Known Member

    My buddy has anti hop bars with coil overs on his 70 Chevelle, not sure about your exhaust though
     
    jaye, Nov 22, 2020
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  17. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    Pretty sad....they feel they have to cut costs but it actually does matter to many buyers. They claim their coilovers are made in US but probably just designed and assembled here. Parts likely made in China.....kind of a loophole where they can say made in US.
     
    BQUICK, Nov 25, 2020
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  18. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    BQUICK forgot to say Viking has very good customer service always someone there to help.
     
    71stagegs, Nov 25, 2020
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  19. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    7E67C6DB-3DE9-46D7-AEA8-9C37742C5BFD.jpeg 35E54FAD-29A4-4A1B-B195-D65E0684176D.jpeg 9AECB5D7-3E86-4A6C-869B-C44C0BE463E5.jpeg QA1 double-adjustables,made in USA,or at least these were. I will be snaking 3.5” tails through this.
     
    BrianTrick, Dec 6, 2020
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