I have an 84 cutlass 455 aluminum heads and intake, no ac unit still has stock coils in it,it sits nice which coil overs would I use,load per square inch?
Hey Jim, You would be best off trying to get the front end of the car weighed. If that is not possible, a 400 lb/in spring should do the trick. You can always call our tech line if you want some more personalized advice. 952-985-5675.
Good morning, I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado it leans to the left, my question is with coil-over work on the front to help adjust the vehicle so that it would be level, thank you.
I sure can! The link below will take you to QA1's kit that has suspension upgrades for the full vehicle. It also has a Part Numbers tab that lists all the part numbers of each component. www.qa1.net/suspension/handling-suspension-kits/gm-handling-kits/78-93-gm-bbody-handling-suspension-kits
Hi there! We currently do not catalog anything for this vehicle. We may be able to make some shocks work depending on your specs. Please measure your shocks at your desired ride height from center of eyelet to center of eyelet and call our tech team with this information. Based on that, we will be able to recommend something if we offer it! We also have a tech article and video on how to properly measure your shocks if you have further questions. Our tech team can be reached at 952-985-5675 M-F 8am-5pm CST. Thanks! www.qa1.net/tech-center/tech-articles/how-to-measure-custom-shock
Hey Adan, We don't have anything cataloged that will help you out, but if you give our tech line a call at 1-800-721-7761, we can ask you a few questions and get you a recommendation that might help you reach your goals with your truck. Thanks for reaching out!
Do you recommend against support plates between the LCA and the t-bar at the bottom of the shock? I got some to go with my coilovers since I don't know if the stamped sheet metal will be strong enough. This is for a 2nd gen S10 2wd with stock lower control arms.
I am curious about the same thing. I thought about making some plates and welding them in to strengthen the control arms. I have looked at a number of videos of coilovers on stock control arms and none of them address this so maybe its not a big deal.
@@cuzz63 I got some UMI performance lower and upper control arms and mounted with the t-bar on top of the control arm, no issues so far. I think the problem might be when people mount under the control arm for a little extra drop. If the t-bar is on top the bolts just have to keep the bottom of the shock from moving around. When mounted under the bolts are under tension with the full weight of the front and also keeping the bottom of the shock in place.
@@TheViolatorinator the T-bar is still putting all the weight onto a small area around the bolts of the lower control arm, which seems like a potential problem. I found a part sold be Alden that will help this. Aldan Support Plates for GM Front Lower Control Arms Part Number: 038-ALD-39
@@cuzz63 Just be aware that it will give about 1/2" of lift at the wheel with a 1/4" reinforcing plate. Also, I found that with 650 lb springs that are 10" (length that comes with the coilovers) you won't get any drop at all over the really stiff moog stock type replacement springs. I ended up going to 600 lb 8" springs (also by QA1, 8HTBF600) for some actual drop (can go damn near on the bump stops but I went to about a 3-1/2" drop) with it still plenty stiff, and I had adjustability to spare. Also finally got the chevy lean leveled out that I'd had with the old stock springs, stock type replacements, and the 10" coilover springs.
Also, since I made my first comment 7 months ago when I was just thinking about getting coilovers to level out the front this spiraled hard into making my shitbox 4 banger with a 5 speed into something to compete at autocross. I got 17x9 wheels with some sticky 255-45r17s to replace the stock 15x7s and all seasons, sway bars front and rear, lowering springs for the back, and replaced the front brakes with some new better parts.
@@jimmyschmidt2747 Hmmmm not sure what those could be unless they are the thrust washers as seen around the :30 of the video. If those aren't what you're seeing, please give us a call or shoot us an email and we'd be happy to help identify what they are. 952-985-5675 M-F 8-5pm CST or sales@qa1.net. Thanks!
Our front pro coil systems will lower your car up to two inches. They also offer up 18 levels of adjustable valving so you can set your car up for whatever driving you are going to be doing that day so you are always riding in comfort.
So coil overs can be installed in the factory control arms eh ow much can the ride height be adjusted? Also if the ride height is changed is a wheel alignment needed?
The amount of adjustment depends on the application, generally somewhere around 1 1/2 to 2 inches. As for the alignment, anytime you make changes to the suspension, it's a good idea to verify alignment.
They are designed to work with our control arms or the stock arms. Here is the link for the front coil-overs. www.qa1.net/suspension/street-performance-racing-shocks-struts-and-pro-coil-systems/front-pro-coil-shock-systems/401c-gm-front-pro-coil-system Here is the link for the rear shocks. www.qa1.net/suspension/street-performance-racing-shocks-struts-and-pro-coil-systems/stocker-star-non-coil-over-shocks/804-aluminum-stocker-star-shock Here is the link for the upper and lower control arms. www.qa1.net/suspension/street-performance-racing-suspension-components/gm-street-control-arms
We could still make something work. It just may not be the shocks we catalog for your car, it may have to be other shocks we offer. Your best bet is to reach out to our tech team and they can give you the best recommendation! Thanks!
No washers for the underside of the A Arm where the coil over got bolted to? Those two flimsy little nuts were the only thing keeping that from ripping thru the stamped sheet metal A Arm. That looked either not done right, or not engineered as solid as it could have been. Like a solid plate that comes up thru that big hole with a couple of upset down U bolts or some machined piece to mate with the unit on the underside of the a-Arm. ANYTHING but 2 small nuts with not even washers between them and the A Arm. Right? Am I being too anal retentive?
Hi thanks for your comment. There is also a t-bar mount on the bottom of the shock that we mount in the factory location on top of the control arm so the weight of the car is still being focused in the same place as when you are using the factory spring/shock setup. Mounting it from the bottom would put the weight on the two nuts and would likely cause them to fail in some way. Hopefully, that clears things up! Thanks.
Chances are, if the ride height is the same as it was when you started, you will be fine. But QA1 does recommend having your suspension realigned as good practice.
I've got 67 Impala and I purchased your Coilover kit for it. The stock shock is mounted on the bottom of the control arm and slips through the center of the control arm. Is the Coilover supposed to mount on the bottom as well or is it supposed to mount on top of the lower control arm?
Some people have made these work on Toyota trucks, actually. We've never confirmed fitment ourselves, but we've seen people use first gen. Camaro Pro Coil systems and a steel plate. You can try calling our tech line for more info at 952-985-5675, M-F 8-5pm CST, otherwise I'd snoop around on forums. Thanks!
I hate when they say SOLD SEPARATELY. if it's supposed to be there. it should come with it. very shitty way to screw your customers out of more money for your overpriced parts. thanks for the info
Thanks for your feedback. Including or not including spanner wrenches is an interesting topic. We’ve asked countless customers what they prefer and the vast majority voted to order them separately as they need. Including them automatically actually increases the price of each and every kit due to the extra material cost of producing each component. Many of our customers have multiple sets of coil-overs from one or more vehicles. You wouldn’t need multiple sets of spanner wrenches, so we offer it as an accessory item for when you need it. This ultimately saves you money because you’re not buying parts you don’t need. Thanks again!
@@rchavez5056 they really arent thrust washers so much as bearing washers....they allow you to turn the nut without the friction from the non bearing style.
THAT LOOKS SKETCHY AF. THOSE MOUNTING POINTS ARE MEANT FOR A SHOCK ONLY! NOT A SHOCK AND SPRING COMBO.. GET SOME PROPER AFTERMARKET LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND DESIGN YOUR SYSTEM AROUND THAT.
Do you have to use a upper bushing on the top of the coil over spring where it contacts the fram
The QA1 lower control arm doesn't seem to match the QA1 coil over shock? Am I over looking something I something missing?
Will these give you front end travel like the moroso trick springs
I have an 84 cutlass 455 aluminum heads and intake, no ac unit still has stock coils in it,it sits nice which coil overs would I use,load per square inch?
Hey Jim, You would be best off trying to get the front end of the car weighed. If that is not possible, a 400 lb/in spring should do the trick. You can always call our tech line if you want some more personalized advice. 952-985-5675.
What is the tool used around 3:20 to compress the spring
Hi Danny, it is a high position jack stand. Thanks!
Good morning, I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado it leans to the left, my question is with coil-over work on the front to help adjust the vehicle so that it would be level, thank you.
Hi there! Yes, these coil-overs will help fix that issue. We just released front coil-over shocks for the 99-06 2WD 1500s.
Could you point me in right direction for front and rear suspension kit for 1988 caprice classic
I sure can! The link below will take you to QA1's kit that has suspension upgrades for the full vehicle. It also has a Part Numbers tab that lists all the part numbers of each component.
www.qa1.net/suspension/handling-suspension-kits/gm-handling-kits/78-93-gm-bbody-handling-suspension-kits
Do they make for 94 extcab chevy1500?
Do u have a video n parts number of a front set of QA1 coilovers for a 2011 chevy Colorado 2.9L i wanna upgrade my front suspension
Thanx
Hi there! We currently do not catalog anything for this vehicle. We may be able to make some shocks work depending on your specs. Please measure your shocks at your desired ride height from center of eyelet to center of eyelet and call our tech team with this information. Based on that, we will be able to recommend something if we offer it! We also have a tech article and video on how to properly measure your shocks if you have further questions. Our tech team can be reached at 952-985-5675 M-F 8am-5pm CST. Thanks! www.qa1.net/tech-center/tech-articles/how-to-measure-custom-shock
Awsome video i have a 2004 single cab silverado with 5/9 drop
you guys make any front coilover kit for it?
Hey Adan, We don't have anything cataloged that will help you out, but if you give our tech line a call at 1-800-721-7761, we can ask you a few questions and get you a recommendation that might help you reach your goals with your truck. Thanks for reaching out!
QA1 alright sounds good and thank you
Do you recommend against support plates between the LCA and the t-bar at the bottom of the shock? I got some to go with my coilovers since I don't know if the stamped sheet metal will be strong enough. This is for a 2nd gen S10 2wd with stock lower control arms.
I am curious about the same thing. I thought about making some plates and welding them in to strengthen the control arms. I have looked at a number of videos of coilovers on stock control arms and none of them address this so maybe its not a big deal.
@@cuzz63 I got some UMI performance lower and upper control arms and mounted with the t-bar on top of the control arm, no issues so far. I think the problem might be when people mount under the control arm for a little extra drop. If the t-bar is on top the bolts just have to keep the bottom of the shock from moving around. When mounted under the bolts are under tension with the full weight of the front and also keeping the bottom of the shock in place.
@@TheViolatorinator the T-bar is still putting all the weight onto a small area around the bolts of the lower control arm, which seems like a potential problem. I found a part sold be Alden that will help this. Aldan Support Plates for GM Front Lower Control Arms
Part Number: 038-ALD-39
@@cuzz63 Just be aware that it will give about 1/2" of lift at the wheel with a 1/4" reinforcing plate.
Also, I found that with 650 lb springs that are 10" (length that comes with the coilovers) you won't get any drop at all over the really stiff moog stock type replacement springs. I ended up going to 600 lb 8" springs (also by QA1, 8HTBF600) for some actual drop (can go damn near on the bump stops but I went to about a 3-1/2" drop) with it still plenty stiff, and I had adjustability to spare. Also finally got the chevy lean leveled out that I'd had with the old stock springs, stock type replacements, and the 10" coilover springs.
Also, since I made my first comment 7 months ago when I was just thinking about getting coilovers to level out the front this spiraled hard into making my shitbox 4 banger with a 5 speed into something to compete at autocross. I got 17x9 wheels with some sticky 255-45r17s to replace the stock 15x7s and all seasons, sway bars front and rear, lowering springs for the back, and replaced the front brakes with some new better parts.
My kit came with 3 large aluminum rings that were not shown being used in this video, what are they?
Thanks for your question. What vehicle is the kit for? Thanks
@@QA1TECH 69 GTO
@@jimmyschmidt2747 Hmmmm not sure what those could be unless they are the thrust washers as seen around the :30 of the video. If those aren't what you're seeing, please give us a call or shoot us an email and we'd be happy to help identify what they are. 952-985-5675 M-F 8-5pm CST or sales@qa1.net. Thanks!
@@QA1TECH They are much bigger than the thrust washers, and by the way, I only got 2 thrush washers with the entire kit
@@jimmyschmidt2747 Not sure what is going on here. Please give us a call and we'll be sure to help you get this sorted out. Thanks!
Is this the same installation for a G-Body
Yes, it is broadly similar.
What's the benefit?? Can you adjust the ride height??
Our front pro coil systems will lower your car up to two inches. They also offer up 18 levels of adjustable valving so you can set your car up for whatever driving you are going to be doing that day so you are always riding in comfort.
So coil overs can be installed in the factory control arms eh ow much can the ride height be adjusted? Also if the ride height is changed is a wheel alignment needed?
The amount of adjustment depends on the application, generally somewhere around 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
As for the alignment, anytime you make changes to the suspension, it's a good idea to verify alignment.
QA1 right on thanks man👍👍
Music is awesome. Which song is it ?
Do you guys have anything for a s10
We do! We have front coil-overs, rear smooth-body shocks, and front upper and lower control arms!
Would I need the upper and lower control or will it mount to the oem ones and are these on your website
They are designed to work with our control arms or the stock arms.
Here is the link for the front coil-overs.
www.qa1.net/suspension/street-performance-racing-shocks-struts-and-pro-coil-systems/front-pro-coil-shock-systems/401c-gm-front-pro-coil-system
Here is the link for the rear shocks.
www.qa1.net/suspension/street-performance-racing-shocks-struts-and-pro-coil-systems/stocker-star-non-coil-over-shocks/804-aluminum-stocker-star-shock
Here is the link for the upper and lower control arms.
www.qa1.net/suspension/street-performance-racing-suspension-components/gm-street-control-arms
@@QA1TECH2001 s10. when using your lower control arms, can i still use my stock front sway bar?
@@35hilos You bet. Our control arms are made to use with the stock and upgraded components.
Can u have this kit n but big rims .. 26 inches asking for a friend
We could still make something work. It just may not be the shocks we catalog for your car, it may have to be other shocks we offer. Your best bet is to reach out to our tech team and they can give you the best recommendation! Thanks!
Is this a single or double adjustable coilover?
We install a single adjustable Pro Coil system in this video, but a double adjustable version is also available. Thanks!
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This coilover is for 62 impala small block. Does it come with spanner wrench?
Or do I buy that separately?
Hi Blake, spanner wrenches are sold separately. They are part # T114W, thanks!
With double adjustable shock, will hurt if someone mounts them upside down.
Not at all! Our shocks can be mounted either way!
@@QA1TECH thanks for the information.
Do they fit a 1995 chevy Silverado
We do have a front Pro Coil system that will fit 95 C1500's. Here is a link: goo.gl/XNdnb9
No washers for the underside of the A Arm where the coil over got bolted to? Those two flimsy little nuts were the only thing keeping that from ripping thru the stamped sheet metal A Arm.
That looked either not done right, or not engineered as solid as it could have been. Like a solid plate that comes up thru that big hole with a couple of upset down U bolts or some machined piece to mate with the unit on the underside of the a-Arm. ANYTHING but 2 small nuts with not even washers between them and the A Arm. Right? Am I being too anal retentive?
Hi thanks for your comment. There is also a t-bar mount on the bottom of the shock that we mount in the factory location on top of the control arm so the weight of the car is still being focused in the same place as when you are using the factory spring/shock setup. Mounting it from the bottom would put the weight on the two nuts and would likely cause them to fail in some way. Hopefully, that clears things up! Thanks.
TECH TIP: How do you install a QA1 Pro Coil System on a GM?
Check out this video to see the steps involved in installing coil-over shocks.
QA1 Precision Products Do you have to have the front end aligned after installing these?
Chances are, if the ride height is the same as it was when you started, you will be fine. But QA1 does recommend having your suspension realigned as good practice.
I've got 67 Impala and I purchased your Coilover kit for it. The stock shock is mounted on the bottom of the control arm and slips through the center of the control arm. Is the Coilover supposed to mount on the bottom as well or is it supposed to mount on top of the lower control arm?
@@ulrichherrera9964 The coil-overs are designed to bolt into the stock locations of the factory shocks.
I wonder if this will work with my Toyota mini truck hmmmmm.?????
Some people have made these work on Toyota trucks, actually. We've never confirmed fitment ourselves, but we've seen people use first gen. Camaro Pro Coil systems and a steel plate. You can try calling our tech line for more info at 952-985-5675, M-F 8-5pm CST, otherwise I'd snoop around on forums. Thanks!
Thank you very much. Highly appreciate it.
4 minute video = 4 hour install 😂
Don't you love a quick install?
I hate when they say SOLD SEPARATELY.
if it's supposed to be there. it should come with it. very shitty way to screw your customers out of more money for your overpriced parts. thanks for the info
Thanks for your feedback. Including or not including spanner wrenches is an interesting topic. We’ve asked countless customers what they prefer and the vast majority voted to order them separately as they need. Including them automatically actually increases the price of each and every kit due to the extra material cost of producing each component. Many of our customers have multiple sets of coil-overs from one or more vehicles. You wouldn’t need multiple sets of spanner wrenches, so we offer it as an accessory item for when you need it. This ultimately saves you money because you’re not buying parts you don’t need. Thanks again!
@@QA1TECH I agree on the spanners but the thrust washers should come with the coilovers.
@@cuzz63 what are the thrust washers for?
@@rchavez5056 they really arent thrust washers so much as bearing washers....they allow you to turn the nut without the friction from the non bearing style.
THAT LOOKS SKETCHY AF.
THOSE MOUNTING POINTS ARE MEANT FOR A SHOCK ONLY! NOT A SHOCK AND SPRING COMBO.. GET SOME PROPER AFTERMARKET LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND DESIGN YOUR SYSTEM AROUND THAT.
Our coil-overs are designed to work with your factory control arms and/or our tubular control arms. We've never had an issue.
Do the stock control arms handle the spring and shock force ?
Yes! All of our systems are made to work with factory components.