[bostangman]

I run 450 lb springs on my big block QA1’s shocks

 

[GT289]

I'm not racing the car, just want a nice smooth ride over the bumps, as the roads are very poor round here. I don't know what should be on it because it was all fitted when I bought the car, just trying to make it work and that doesn't involve replacing it all.
Thanks for your replies. I might have to speak to QA1.

You can run whatever is close to 430#/in (more of a performance/handling spec to match the upper arms you have),
because the upper arms have a non-stock/improved motion ratio.
OR
You can run something like a 350 rate if you want a super soft ride.

My first call would have been QA1 or Global West.....
You'll get a lot of opinions on the VMF. Surprisingly though, you have received some good advice in this thread.

ex-Global West GM
1991-1995

 

[deaks]

Yes some good advice on here, the problem I have is the global west arms don't have the rocker, so the shocks have a bit of extra length there but the top mount is flat, as opposed to the stock setup and the QA1 kit, so a little bit shorter there.

 

[deaks]

I'm assuming i'll need a spring compressor to get the spring off.

 

[deaks]

 

[deaks]

Got the spring off today, also rang qa1, spoke to a guy called Tate in their tech depot, I've sent him all these photos, he's going to have a look, then get back to me.

 

[deaks]

The QA1 guy messaged me back, the shocks, have the wrong top, they should have an eye and a raised mount similar to factory, which he says, takes the pressure off the rubber bushings that sandwich the inner fender, mine are toast. Also, it should drop the front end a little, which sits too high, even though it's had the shelby drop. He also, thinks 350# springs. The reason they've changed the top is because of the plates on the adjustable engine brace, may have caused the raised mount to hit the hood.