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    #46
    I'm envious of your gorgeous, rust free Texas car. Those wheels look fantastic!
    sigpicVic Videos Here http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...676#post243676
    Vic's Reader's Rides Page http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthread.php?t=16917
    Vic's Cardomain page http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2532949
    1975 Chevy C-10 Cardomain http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3371894

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      #47
      The UPS man delivered my QA1 front shocks and I installed them today. I really like how the 925 springs & QA1 shocks have stiffened up the ride (it feels sporty). With the wide tires on the 18 inch rims I have plenty of grip, but I am going to have to roll the front fenders with my eastwood fender roller. If I turn too fast and compress the front suspension it does rub a little, but if I go slow the front doesn't rub. When I install my k code axle I'm going to install the rear tru-coil 300 springs, but I still need some new rear shocks. What is the correct QA1 rear shocks for a box? Any suggestions on the COMPRESSION-REBOUND (4 or 5) for the rear?


      Pic of KYB GR-2 Part# 343128 and a QA1 Part# FC1948P


      Thanks everyone, I plan to take some more pics tomorrow to post in the Reader's Rides section!
      Last edited by 89mercury; 06-18-2008, 10:15 PM.

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        #48
        The QA1 shocks for most Fords & 79-83 Mustangs is FC7884P or FC7885P and they look like they will work for the rear. The compressed length is 13" and the extended length is 21" and from the FAQ that is close to the stock rear shocks.

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          #49
          A QA1 STS2501PX rear shock is closer to the stock shock than the FC7884P or FC7885P. The STS2501PX has a extended length of 19.5" & a collapsed length of 12.5". That is very close to the stock rear shocks and these are adjustable.



          ?

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            #50
            I finally realized that the rear QA1 shock part number is listed under the front shocks in the FAQ.


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              #51
              That looks really nice...
              **2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
              **2006 MGM,"Ultimate": 4.6/ 2.73/ Dark Tint, Magnaflows, 19s, 115K Daily Driver
              **2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD Rider
              **1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Truck Duties

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                #52
                What size are the front tires? Same as the rear. You should install the springs then measure between the shock mounting points.
                Scars are tatoos of the fearless

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                  #53
                  Your tierod links loo to be a diffetent angle / height than the lower control arm ... may cause bump steer. Could just be the picture angle.
                  Scars are tatoos of the fearless

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                    #54
                    The front tires are 255/45R18 & the rear are 285/40R18 mounted on 4 18x9.5 rims.



                    Almost ready for K code swap, tru-coil 300 rear springs, QA1 rear shocks, 11" rear drums, PI rear trailing arms.

                    Stock rear shock vs QA1

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                      #55
                      needs big brakes

                      1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                      2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                      1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                      1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                      2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                      1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                      please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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                        #56
                        All that hassle, I'd put rear discs on the K code!
                        Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

                        Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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                          #57
                          Your car gave me a boner. Fuck the cragar s/s for my vic, I NEED those. Your car seriously looks fantastic!!
                          Chris - A 20th Century Man \m/ ^.^ \m/

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                            #58
                            Ditto....I need those for my whale....Do they come in black
                            YouTube. FaceBook Crown Vic Group

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                              #59
                              I have the 1000# springs in the front of Creamy and the only QA1 shocks I could find were to long. The Afco 1020s were the only ones tat worked out to be at mid travel at static ride height.
                              Scars are tatoos of the fearless

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                                #60
                                Originally posted by turbo2256b View Post
                                I have the 1000# springs in the front of Creamy and the only QA1 shocks I could find were to long. The Afco 1020s were the only ones tat worked out to be at mid travel at static ride height.
                                Just looking at the extended & collapsed length the QA1 is shorter?

                                QA1 FC1948P
                                Extended Length 13.360"
                                Collapsed Length 9.090"

                                AFCO 1020
                                Extended Length 15.500"
                                Collapsed Length 10.5"

                                I was lazy and just ordered the front shocks from the FAQ. I liked the QA1 since I can revalve the shock.

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