Race shocks?

[fatride]

I see that I can buy 50/50 Lakewood shocks for the rear of my 60 Impala but Lakewood does not offer a shock for the front. I was thinking 90/10s. What shock can I use for the front?

[models916]

I think the front shocks on my 62 are 70 Chevelle. They have a full metal outer sleeve but fit with no problems. They guy at the parts store looked up the dimentions in a Monroe book and had the shocks in stock. Should be easy to get Chevelle race shocks.

[walkerheaders]

i would try the QA1 adjustables. that way you can choose at the turn of a dial.

[Speed]

I agree...

[fatride]

i would try the QA1 adjustables. that way you can choose at the turn of a dial.

Piggy bank is on empty,,,,,,,,, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-GMC-Sierra-3500HD-Turbo-Diesel-Lots-of-options-NR_W0QQitemZ330179328734QQihZ014QQcategoryZ90982QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ,,,,,,,,,,,Have to go the cheap route for now. Would love to have QA1's. Just want to try the 50/50's and see if they stop the wheel hop when I'm running street tires. And they will be better than the Delco shocks I have on there now for the strip I think :dunno

[CDNpontiac409guy]

Ray, the front application is the same as 55-57 Chevy / CDN Pontiac. Just drop your font suspension and make sure the fully extended shock still has to squeeze back down a tough ( so as not to "top out" the shock when the front tires are in the air;) ).
If you dind that the shock needs more length, it won't be much. You can solve it by simply adding an extra rubber bushing to the shaft before you install.

[fatride]

Thank you all for your reply's, QA1's will be on my Christmas list for my next "race" car. Thanks Aubrey. :D

[Toms63SSQB]

Ray,
Try Lakewood 90/10 shocks part number 40101 at summitt. These shocks will work on the front. If you check the archives for "front shocks" I think the thread will come up, I don't know how to post so it will take you directly to it. These are the shocks that Gerry is runnning or at least he used to.

[chevytaylor]

Hi Ray, FYI

The double adjustable QA1 shocks are great. The fine tuning capability is awesome, Chistmas isn't far away. :brow

chevytaylor

[Quickshift409]

Ray. Competition Engineering has a 50/50 , 70/30 rear adjustable shock for about $44 each.
QS409

[fatride]

Ray. Competition Engineering has a 50/50 , 70/30 rear adjustable shock for about $44 each.
QS409

I will check it out Shan. I think the 50/50 shock will hit about right, maybe control the rear spring and stop wheel hop! 90/10 for the front.

[walkerheaders]

i have some of those comp engineering 3 way adjustables on the back of my red car. since that wont be raced anymore, they're coming off. do you want them? pretty sure i will replace the air bags and cut springs as well. do you want that stuff?

[fatride]

i have some of those comp engineering 3 way adjustables on the back of my red car. since that wont be raced anymore, they're coming off. do you want them? pretty sure i will replace the air bags and cut springs as well. do you want that stuff?

Yeah Bob, that would be great! PM me a price. In the mean time I will look up the Comps. online.

Ray.