QA1’S Front and Rear Coilover Conversion Kits and More
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Words and Photos by John Mata Jr.
SOURCES QA1 800-721-7761 qa1.net
Hot Rod Specialties 909-215-5516 hotrodspecialties.net
LOWERING COMPONENTS ON the market cater to different types of C10 owners. For those looking to simply lower the ride height of their truck, the amount of quality static drop components is plentiful. For the other segment of builders who want the aggressive stance but still long to achieve the added benefit of performance handling, specialty parts are also readily available.
QA1’S front and rear coilover conversion kits have been painstakingly designed to offer the best of both worlds of suspension ride height and track-proven handling prowess. If that wasn’t enough, these kits also offer plenty of adjustability to better harness and promote maximum performance for many individual suspension needs.
The single or double adjustable coilover shocks featured in the kits offer customizable valving to further meet the unique needs of your truck. The upper and lower control arms in the front kit are constructed from heavy-duty 12-gauge steel tubing, and have performance ball joints and low-friction polymer bushings for worry and maintenance-free performance.
The geometry of the rear kit places the coilovers outside of the frame and closer to the wheel for better overall stability when hitting corners. The adjustable-length truck arms allow for setting of the exact wheelbase to meet your truck’s specs. When used in tandem, QA1’S front and rear C10 coilover conversion packages create a real force to be reckoned with on the road.
To get this party stared, follow along as we take a trip to see Joel Rode of Hot Rod Specialties in Upland, California, to transform the driving and handling action of this old ’71 C10. Its old, nearly corroded suspension system was long overdue for a change, and the QA1 kits offered more than enough ammunition to get this truck back into full attack mode. The entire install is completely bolt-on, making it possible for a capable weekend mechanic to get the job done in their home garage, which is also a huge benefit.
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