Front Shock Choice

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by njk53

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

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.

[Detroit Bob]

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

[Jeff Lee]

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.

[cyclecyko]

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

[Bud Lefevre]

Calvert

[Dusty Lowell]

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.