Shock options?

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

What Hacksaw was saying is you will likely need to clearance the holes in the lower control arms...the body of the shocks are a bit fatter than factory units.

Thank you Rich.

[Alan Nyhus]

The QA1 TD505 would be another one to consider for the front.

Supposedly, Calvert was working on an adjustable front but I haven't heard anything more on these.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

The QA1 TD505 would be another one to consider for the front.

Supposedly, Calvert was working on an adjustable front but I haven't heard anything more on these.

Seems reasonably priced and looks like they'll fit with no cutting so I could press on getting the lower arms painted without the shocks being here. And I just put a set of QA1 shocks on another car and I liked them.

[HandOverFist]

I'm using Calvert's 90/10 shocks on the front now in lieu of the Lakewoods...they work fine for now but time will tell if they last any longer.

I believe my front shock problem stems from the trailer miles rather than track use. Lots of jouncing on a trailer equates to heat and a shortened lifespan. I really need to stabilize the chassis when transporting...X2 if considering buying some of the upper end shocks for sure.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

I'm using Calvert's 90/10 shocks on the front now in lieu of the Lakewoods...they work fine for now but time will tell if they last any longer.

I believe my front shock problem stems from the trailer miles rather than track use. Lots of jouncing on a trailer equates to heat and a shortened lifespan. I really need to stabilize the chassis when transporting...X2 if considering buying some of the upper end shocks for sure.

I have read people like the Calvert fronts better. Yes, trailer miles are tough on shocks for sure. I would buy the Santhuffs but I just don't know if we'll keep this car so I really don't want to cut the lower arm up so I can't reinstall the Lakewoods to resell the car. I know I will NEVER get my money back from high dollar parts.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I have read people like the Calvert fronts better. Yes, trailer miles are tough on shocks for sure. I would buy the Santhuffs but I just don't know if we'll keep this car so I really don't want to cut the lower arm up so I can't reinstall the Lakewoods to resell the car. I know I will NEVER get my money back from high dollar parts.

No real "cutting" involved...just minor grinding of the existing shock hole. I found we had to grind both the Camaro and the El Camino even to use the Lakewoods...only slightly more for the Calverts. At any rate you will not harm the a-arms and can install any shock you choose at any time.

[Ed Wright]

Todd, I run mine almost as tight as they will go on compression to make it just settle from wheelstands. After tieing it down in the trailer, I set shock extension full tight to stop excessive movement while towing. Easier on shocks, and the tie down straps stay tight.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Todd, I run mine almost as tight as they will go on compression to make it just settle from wheelstands. After tieing it down in the trailer, I set shock extension full tight to stop excessive movement while towing. Easier on shocks, and the tie down straps stay tight.

Very good plan!