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Originally Posted by rbgray1
Redhawk,
Progress looks great. I really like the red A-Arms, should look great when you get it completed.
Couple of questions:
Rear Set-Up:
Which rear springs are you using? Did you need to cut these down at all?
I noticed you went with the QA1 Double adjustable Shock units? I was thinking single adjustable. I'm not sure if I'll ever spend that much time tuning my suspension with over 300 different setting combinations. Do you feel the Double Adjustable are worth the extra $100 per corner?
I'm still contemplating converting to QA1 coil-overs in the rear using original shock position, just welding on upper and lower eyelet plates so the coilovers will clear the upper frame and lower axle tube.
Did you need to pick up a new E-Brake cable (Wilwood PN 330-9371)? I don't know if our stock Ford cable will work with the Wilwood E Brake setup.
Thanks for the pics, I'd really like to see the final bracket setup used for the new front lower A-Arms when you get them welded in.
I have all my Heidts A-Arms sitting in my garage ready to go out for PowderCoating. Just wondering if I should return the lower strut arm set-up and go to full lower A-Arms.
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Let me check on springs tomorrow, but they are not cut down at all.
From what my fabricator has spec'd looks pretty darn simple to weld an angle bracket to eliminate the strut. Once we removed the strut it was a bulky hunk of metal so glad to see it go.
I went with dual adjustable because why the heck not? I mean with a couple clicks you can dial in a cushy ride for a long cruise or a couple more clicks and your set up for the track. I love the ability to tweak it.
As for coil overs for the back I didnt go with them because the 4 link seemed more solid in design. I suppose you could leave that intact and add coil overs but wasnt convinced that would have made a difference. Definitely do not go with coil overs only and omitting 4 link or having another means of securing the rear end. Not safe.
I'll also get you the E brake padt number because yes your right the ford will not work.