Coil over replacement

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Originally Posted by jerry clayton

QA1 has a very good cataloque that is FULL of info about rates, angles, mounting distances(arm length)ratios, and they have sections broken down for street cars, drag cars, etc,etc---call or email them to have them send you one. They also have different techs for info on the differant types of vehicles/suspensions

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Thanks for the reply Jerry! Yes, I was talking with the "streed rod tech", he fields the majority of calls on street rod shocks. Very knowledgable and courteous! As of right now I've got no complaints! Of course, I haven't got out of the garage yet! ROFL!!

I believe that one of the big issues is where(at what leverage) the coilover is mounted in the suspension setup--Pretty much everyone has a feel for the differance the angle effects it, but completely miss it as to the leverage moments of the suspension arms. In my builds, I will mount the coil over directly above the axle so as to have a direct one to one moment arm as to the spring rates

Interesting points! And as I think about it. My front IFS has the shock immediately in line with the spindle and the lower shock mounts right behind the lower ball joint. And the rear is typical - mounts right behind the axle. I hope to finish it this weekend and go for a (very cold) ride! Again, thanks for the reply and interesting discussion!