Comparing Drop Spindles to QA1 Coil-Over Shocks
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2020
- Dave and Trevor break down the differences between a drop spindle and a coil-over shock setup. Which setup is better for you? The coil-over setup? The drop spindle? Or...BOTH?!
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Great video you guys are awesome.
Great video.. very well explained 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks for checking it out!
great video alot of good points brought up about both coil overs and drop spindles. i had heard sometimes with a dropped spindle and using a deep backspace on the wheel you could interfere with the tie rod ends and the wheel so you may have to use an 18 inch wheel to clear when using the dropped spindle
Thanks for the feedback!
Do u guys have a video of a 73-77 gm a body rear coilver installation, havent been able to find anything on RUclips
I got a 65 belair just like the one in the back
You get the perfect stance but now the suspension doesn't work with the new ride height. So much to learn and so few to teach because its a lot more complicated than most want to deal with. It cost tons to get it right.
Yes,Mike Maier has a video on Not going with the drop spindles on certain cars (classic Mustang, etc.). Yes it looks cool, and you'll wow the local hotdogs.But if your competing, it leads to problems. He used drop spindles on his record setting Mustang and went back to stock height spindles.
whether Wilwood is suitable for disc brakes Drop Spindle?
Does your drop spindle work with a disc brake conversion (Tri-Five) or does it only work with Wilwood brakes? Thanks for any advice!!!
Hi there! We currently do not make a drop spindle for any vehicle.
I may be wrong, but don't you lose 2" of suspension travel using coilovers or drop springs? Won't that increase ride harshness over what you'd get with drop spindles and stock replacement or even performance springs? Would stock height coilovers and drop spindles be a better, though more costly approach? If not, why not?
I ordered your QA1 kit that includes the crossmember with the rack and pinion, I was watching the video he saying the benefits of getting this kit is for lowering further then anyone can. I cuurently had planned on keeping it at stock height. What benefits can i see by lowering it?? i also plan on ordering your rear suspension kit with new sway bars front and back. i also plan on using 15" wheels would it be better to use the 18" wheels instead of taking the spacer out from the tie rod end?? PS do you offer lowering spindles lol obviously noone reads the previous comments
The benefits of lowering your vehicle is that it optimizes your performance and handling for overall better driveability and ride quality. Keep in mind that the ride height drop ranges from 2-6" depending on which setup you have, so you don't have to lower it too far from stock ride height if you do not want to. We do not offer lowering springs. For the wheel setup, I would recommend calling into our tech line for some recommendations. They are available M-F 9am-5pm CST. 952-985-5675
Guys out there, please be careful not to go crazy with the adjustments with the coilovers. Going too low can mess up the geometry of the vehicle. Basically putting strain on your control arms and other suspension components to the of failure. doing too much dampening, too little dampening, too much rebound, and too little rebound can cause undesired handling characteristics. Just be careful or go to professional suspension tech to help with your needs.
Drop spindles not affect the geometry of the vehicle. however they can be very expensive to purchase.
i use both for racing situations for my BMW. I use the drop spindle to lower the vehicles center of gravity without effecting the geometry. Then using the coilovers really only the tuning the handling of the vehicle.
i have the big wheel suspension kit should i use a drop spindle or will my coil over along with the qa1 circle track spindles be enough
I would not recommend purchasing our circle track spindles for your big wheel build. If you give our tech team a call, they can recommend some other spindle options. They are available M-F 9am-5pm CST at 952-985-5675 or Sales@QA1.net for email. Thanks!
I think adjustable coilovers and drop spindles serve different purposes. I personally use both on my 56 belair. I got the CO's to level it out. If I had, let's say a 61 Impala, I'd go with drop spindles on stock wheels or stock type bigger wheels. But that's my personal preference. However, I don't know if I'd use the full 4" drop on CO's as it might interfere with steering and alignment with stock suspension. It depends on the car.
Question: I am on the edge of almost ordering QA1 coilovers for my 01 Silverado regular cab. I want to achieve a 4/6 drop . Do I also need a drop spindle?
Will be my daily not for any racing. Do you recommend the 650 springs or the 750?
Yes, you will need the drop spindles to achieve the 4/6 drop. If you are running the stock engine and the truck is just going to be a street cruiser, the 650 lb. springs should work fine!
All good points but keep in mind that with coil overs and drop spindles you might have turning issues
Do you guys make a drop spindle for the 2020 Ram 1500 ?
We currently do not offer drop spindles.
Question for a newbie. Have a Chevy 3100 on an s10 frame. If using drop spindles in the front how to then drop the rear the same 2”?
A rear flip kit could be an option? Otherwise we could most likely offer a shock length setup where it would match that 2" drop. I would recommend reaching out to our tech team for some ideas and recommendations! 952-985-5675 or Sales@QA1.net
Great info! question? do yall make a 2.5 drop spindle? I will be ordering your full front kit for my 79 c10 tubular arms and coil overs but I don't see a drop spindle on your website. Thanks guys!
Hi there! We currently do not catalog a drop spindle for our c10 setup. It will work with a drop spindle, we just don't provide one with it at this time.
Hi, do you currently make a drop spindle for any vehicle?
We do not offer any spindles at this time.
Do y’all make a drop spindle for a 2012 sxt charger ? At least 1 1/2 inches and I guess mopar coilovers in the back
We currently do not make a drop spindle for any vehicle.
@@QA1TECH thank you! I wish y’all did I currently have eibach pro kit with shock 1.1 f 1.3 b It ride close to stock 👍🏾 but over bumps and bumpy roads it rides like shit. I’m disappointed in eibach. I had a 3 inch spindle drop on my Chevy blazer and it road as good as my stock if not better . How much Would y’all charge me to create or make a drop spindles for a 2012 SXT charger 1.2 inches lower in the front
If my story looked too long
2017 gmc terrain sle v6 AWD 20" wheels 245/45/R20 and I Desperately need to bring er Down several inches ,And I've searched EVERYWHERE prefer Coil-overs it's my Daily so can you guys offer Any products? INFORMATION? Anything would help it's driving me a lil bonkers.
I put "U" clamps and got an inch ½ in the rear. Thanks ,Joe N.H. 🤙🏽
Hi there! We currently do not catalog anything for this vehicle. We may be able to make some shocks work depending on your specs. Please measure your shocks at your desired ride height from center of eyelet to center of eyelet and call our tech team with this information. Based on that, we will be able to recommend something if we offer it! We also have a tech article and video on how to properly measure your shocks if you have further questions. Our tech team can be reached at 952-985-5675 M-F 8am-5pm CST. Thanks! www.qa1.net/tech-center/tech-articles/how-to-measure-custom-shocks
i see a a 66 impala and Ford F100 but what is the green car on the left?
It's a GTO!
@@QA1TECH Nice, i have the same cars!
Can you use drop spindles for the rear ?
Not everyone wants a lowered car. A muscle car is not supposed to be low. This is some crazy west coast thing. How can I improve my ride on my 66 A body without lowering it?
We do offer factory replacement shocks that allow you to adjust your compression and rebound to provide better ride quality and handling. They will not lower the vehicle.
Bigger front sway bar would help a lot , better shocks and adding a rear sway bar if your car didn’t come with out. Bigger wheels do help as well believe it or not
Umm no. Lowered cars are closer to ground leaving little to no drafting under the vehicle. Good try though
Drag race muscle cars maybe, but remember when the manufacturers went Trans Am and Nascar Racing with basically stock bodied cars. They were lowered.
Completely missed the point of drop spindles.... You get the lower height but you have the correct suspension geometry, as with coilovers you get lower height with bad suspension geometry...
i seen senarios where the coilover raised the front at lowest setting and 2" spindles had to be used.