Front Shock Choice
 

I need some help in choosing of a front shock. My brother and I are new at Stock eliminator racing and could use a bit of advice. We currently have QA1 adjustable shocks on the rear and Lakewood 90-10 on the front. The Lakewoods are getting old along with being told the Lakewoods are not a good choice to buy new. I really can't afford a set of AFCO's but will spend up to $150 each. I just need an opinion(s) to help us make our decision. I was kind of leaning toward the QA1 units.

Thanks

Re: Front Shock Choice
 

Its great to hear of new guys getting started into stock and super stock racing. My advice to you is to save your money and get a good set of double adjustable shocks for the front of your car. I went the Route with the QA1's. They are only single adjustable. When you loosen the extension it also loosens the compression. I have a set of Santhuff shocks on my car that work very good. The AFCO double adjustable are an excellent choice also. The QA1 shock will be better than what you have but in the end they are not what you need. Hope this helps you make a decision

Re: Front Shock Choice
 

I really like my QA1's, but would make a different choice on the valving if I had it to do over.

There is a "R Series" which are looser on the extension, but have no experience with them.

All of the QA1's can be custom tuned, and they are a nice piece for the money.

Re: Front Shock Choice
 

It would help if you share the make of car. Depending on the car make, I recommend AFCO, Koni SPA-1 or the new Calvert Shocks.

Re: Front Shock Choice
 

Car is a 71 Chevelle wagon 402ci,natural k/sa.

Re: Front Shock Choice
 

I've heard very good reviews on the Calvert front shock from guys that replaced their old Chassis Engineering or even QA1's. Based on what I have heard, and my budget was $300 or less, I would get the Calvert's. Ideally I would wait until I had enough money for the AFCO's or even Santhuff's.

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The story I get from an NMCA/NMRA chassis builder is that QA1's are prone to leakage and of a lesser build quality than what is ideal. They are however affordable

Re: Front Shock Choice
 

Calvert

Re: Front Shock Choice
 

I have the QA1 R series single adjustable fronts. They have worked great but it would be ideal to have the double adjustable shocks. They make a huge difference over the inexpensive comp engineering or lakewood style shocks.