67 Camaro coil over shocks for the front suspension

Old 01-09-2010, 05:59 AM
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Default 67 Camaro coil over shocks for the front suspension

I have a big block 67 Camaro that I want to take the front shocks and stock front springs off and replace with a set of coilover adjustable shocks. the front suspension is all stock except the spindles and wilwood brakes. want to be able to adjust my ride heigth so I can lower it at the track and bring it up for the street, any suggestions for a good manufacturer?

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I have Qa1 on my 72 nova and I am getting ready to order a set for my 70. They are 450 but very nice and adjustable. You can also adjust ride height with a spanner wrench.

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X2 on the QA1's there a snap to install and there is lots of ride height adjustment. They have a few different options, drag, street, single or double adj. I have them on my 67 street car and on my 67 drag car,
well worth the money.
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Old 01-10-2010, 07:53 AM
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thanks guys! the qa1's were the best I have seen on the net and other forums, just curious, how much actual heigth adjustment do you guys have??
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Old 01-10-2010, 11:10 AM
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without looking at the car I think it was about 3" total of threads. its been awhile since i put them on though...
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thanks Josh!
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Old 01-13-2010, 12:43 AM
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I put a set of QA1 adjustables on my 69 Camaro. Fitted perfect.
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Old 01-13-2010, 07:33 AM
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A wise investment is the coil over thrust bearing kit that goes between the spring and pad. Much easier to turn the big nut.
$30 per pair from Speedway
$40 per pair form SW Race Cars
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so far I have price shopped everybody and Autofab has the best price. Plus their receptionist was the nicest lady in the world and Josh the parts guy is a tru professional. $467.00 for the kit with the thrust washers and wrenches plus $15.00 in freight, gonna order them up today!
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Chris,
You do realize that you'll need to adjust the toe every time you change ride height unless you have zero bump steer ?
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