AFCO BNC on nova

FLEMING · 05-22-2017, 11:00 AM

My nova is wheelying a little more than I would like.. I have the calvert 90/10's currently but I am looking at getting the afco BNC's. I read somewhere I have to cut the lower control arm to get the shock up into the spring?? Is that true?? Not crazy about cutting on lower control arm..

racer4100 · 05-22-2017, 11:42 AM

You have to grind the hole in bottom for shock to fit through and weld a new piece for shock to mount to on bottom of control arm. It was any easy job.Call Randy Mans at Fast Shocks 612-306-5387 you wont be disappointed.

Paul Smith

Dave Gantz · 05-22-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by racer4100

You have to grind the hole in bottom for shock to fit through and weld a new piece for shock to mount to on bottom of control arm. It was any easy job.Call Randy Mans at Fast Shocks 612-306-5387 you wont be disappointed.

Paul Smith

Is that legal for S/SS?

racer4100 · 05-22-2017, 04:11 PM

They build shocks for a quiet a few stock and superstock racers. I am sure Randy can answer that question to be 100% sure.

Paul Smith

Brian Oakes · 05-22-2017, 10:03 PM

Yes Sir you are allowed to weld tabs on control arms for the shock mounts, and yes ya have to grind the hole out, tabs are better, ya have more meat to bolt to, then the tbar system, but have Santhuff's in stock with Tbars(for who wants to bolt in) and have mount kits as well. Give me a call 407-474-0898 Thanks Brian

Ed Wright · 05-22-2017, 10:19 PM

You would not be sorry if you bought the Santuff shocks. I could not keep my front end down, and mine bounced on landings. Had QA1s, had them revolved. Bought AFFCO shocks. Same deal. Had them revalued. Same issues. Bought the Santuffs, cured it all. Much wider range of adjustments due to much different design. Others are all pretty much made alike. Santuffs will make you happy.

FLEMING · 05-23-2017, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Oakes

Yes Sir you are allowed to weld tabs on control arms for the shock mounts, and yes ya have to grind the hole out, tabs are better, ya have more meat to bolt to, then the tbar system, but have Santhuff's in stock with Tbars(for who wants to bolt in) and have mount kits as well. Give me a call 407-474-0898 Thanks Brian

Wow!! $1400 for the santhuffs..

racer4100 · 05-23-2017, 09:30 AM

Not knocking Santuffs by no means they make a good shock, I went with Randy at Fast Shocks he hit dead on on my 79 Malibu with the afcos he built me. Controlled wheelies with no bounce. I know Allen Sherman and Jimmy Hidalgo have used Fast Shocks. Give Randy a call I think you will be satisfied with price, quality, and service.
Paul Smith

Dragsinger · 05-23-2017, 10:02 AM

Another positive feedback for Randy at Fast Shocks. With my Super 10 it does a nice, controlled wheelie then sets right down, no rebound.

05-22-2017, 11:00 AM	#1
FLEMING Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 238 Likes: 19 Liked 21 Times in 11 Posts	AFCO BNC on nova My nova is wheelying a little more than I would like.. I have the calvert 90/10's currently but I am looking at getting the afco BNC's. I read somewhere I have to cut the lower control arm to get the shock up into the spring?? Is that true?? Not crazy about cutting on lower control arm..

05-22-2017, 11:42 AM	#2
racer4100 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AFCO BNC on nova You have to grind the hole in bottom for shock to fit through and weld a new piece for shock to mount to on bottom of control arm. It was any easy job.Call Randy Mans at Fast Shocks 612-306-5387 you wont be disappointed. Paul Smith

05-22-2017, 04:11 PM	#4
racer4100 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AFCO BNC on nova They build shocks for a quiet a few stock and superstock racers. I am sure Randy can answer that question to be 100% sure. Paul Smith

05-22-2017, 10:03 PM	#5
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 560 Likes: 1 Liked 398 Times in 110 Posts	Re: AFCO BNC on nova Yes Sir you are allowed to weld tabs on control arms for the shock mounts, and yes ya have to grind the hole out, tabs are better, ya have more meat to bolt to, then the tbar system, but have Santhuff's in stock with Tbars(for who wants to bolt in) and have mount kits as well. Give me a call 407-474-0898 Thanks Brian

05-22-2017, 10:19 PM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: AFCO BNC on nova You would not be sorry if you bought the Santuff shocks. I could not keep my front end down, and mine bounced on landings. Had QA1s, had them revolved. Bought AFFCO shocks. Same deal. Had them revalued. Same issues. Bought the Santuffs, cured it all. Much wider range of adjustments due to much different design. Others are all pretty much made alike. Santuffs will make you happy. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

05-23-2017, 09:30 AM	#8
racer4100 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AFCO BNC on nova Not knocking Santuffs by no means they make a good shock, I went with Randy at Fast Shocks he hit dead on on my 79 Malibu with the afcos he built me. Controlled wheelies with no bounce. I know Allen Sherman and Jimmy Hidalgo have used Fast Shocks. Give Randy a call I think you will be satisfied with price, quality, and service. Paul Smith

05-23-2017, 10:02 AM	#9
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,759 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: AFCO BNC on nova Another positive feedback for Randy at Fast Shocks. With my Super 10 it does a nice, controlled wheelie then sets right down, no rebound. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

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