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Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? #1724631
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Does anyone have feedback on the Viking double adjustable rear shocks? I'm looking for input and experiences with them. Thanks in advance, dave

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: 3ddart] #1724632
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https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=1#Post8387396

Look at this post. They talk about them in it.


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: 1320Dart] #1724633
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Thanks, I see that was early summer, so any more reports?

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: 3ddart] #1724634
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Thanks, I see that was early summer, so any more reports?



That was 2 days ago.

I'll be getting a set soon for my cuda. Everything I've read online about them from other forums seems to be pretty good.


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1724635
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I like mine alot,they give me a lot of adjustability on the street.

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: 1980volare] #1724636
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Same as a QA1, assembled 6 blocks apart. Not a race shock, but a good street shock.

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: Dyno1] #1724637
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Same as a QA1, assembled 6 blocks apart. Not a race shock, but a good street shock.




I dont know why you dont like the QA-1s... I have a
OLD set of QA-1s that have 12 adjustments.. they work
very well on my ride
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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: Dyno1] #1724638
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Same as a QA1, assembled 6 blocks apart. Not a race shock, but a good street shock.




Definitely NOT the same...They used to work for QA1, shocks resemble a QA1, but I know personally people who have used QA1 and they are junk, these not so much...and when I say QA1 junk, I mean right out of the box junk. I would give these guys a little more credit since they left QA1 to build a better shock, not the exact same one.

A buddy runs them on his mustang, so far they work awesome. I also run a set, but I am not running their standard D/A...It uses a design that allows for a lot more tunability with valving (similar to Santhuff in style, but obviously not the same). It wasn't much extra per shock, so I opted for it...I only have one outing on them so far and a bunch of street miles, and can't complain.

There are LOTS of people cutting 1.1x and 1.2x 60's on them, even with radials, so they must work half decent

Just my

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1724639
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Duh, your right chip, I thought I saw June 6th! He'll getting OLD! Any1 else?

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: 3ddart] #1724640
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what are thay going on the hemi dart or the valiant

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: all spooled up] #1724641
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Ha, the valiant, just trying to get it consistent again. I messed with the ranchos and had to adjust down to 2 to get it to work at mag. and what I'm reading on the bullet site mopars like different compression and extension settings. Before loosening them up I was inconsistent down track even at norwalk.

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When you have a pair of QA1's or a shock like the Viking, they may work OK for you. If you need them worked on or serviced, throw them away and buy another set, the cost will be greater than what they are worth. If you have a quality shock like a Afco, Penske or JRI, you are getting what you pay for and if service or adjustment is needed, there are places where they can be serviced.

Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: Dyno1] #1724643
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^^^^^^ someone knows what they are talking about^^^^^^^^


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: 1967dartgt] #1724644
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^^^^^^ someone knows what they are talking about^^^^^^^^




I call BS. one mans junk is another mans treasure. as soon as I posted I bought shocks, I got offers to buy my old one's. Now, lets say I pay twice as much for a shock and then it needs to be "serviced". How much will I have invested in a pair of shocks. If I listened to everyone on why there stuff was worth 2 times or more, I would never have a running car. My car can be picked to death on this issue, from my $15 electric fans, Chinese crank, ebay AN fittings, knock off intake, cheap radiator, edelbrock carbs, my home made front steering and k frame, it never ends. My car is junk and I like it that way

thank god I never fell for the "you get what you pay for" from Barry Grant or crappy MSD distributers


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: sixpackgut] #1724645
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I call BS. one mans junk is another mans treasure. as soon as I posted I bought shocks, I got offers to buy my old one's. Now, lets say I pay twice as much for a shock and then it needs to be "serviced". How much will I have invested in a pair of shocks. If I listened to everyone on why there stuff was worth 2 times or more, I would never have a running car. My car can be picked to death on this issue, from my $15 electric fans, Chinese crank, ebay AN fittings, knock off intake, cheap radiator, edelbrock carbs, my home made front steering and k frame, it never ends. My car is junk and I like it that way

thank god I never fell for the "you get what you pay for" from Barry Grant or crappy MSD distributers




That's why Baskin Robbins has so many favors of ice cream.

Purchased Afco da first then had them custom serviced and wow what a difference. But I like chocolate and you might not.


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: 1967dartgt] #1724646
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^^^^^^ someone knows what they are talking about^^^^^^^^




I call BS. one mans junk is another mans treasure. as soon as I posted I bought shocks, I got offers to buy my old one's. Now, lets say I pay twice as much for a shock and then it needs to be "serviced". How much will I have invested in a pair of shocks. If I listened to everyone on why there stuff was worth 2 times or more, I would never have a running car. My car can be picked to death on this issue, from my $15 electric fans, Chinese crank, ebay AN fittings, knock off intake, cheap radiator, edelbrock carbs, my home made front steering and k frame, it never ends. My car is junk and I like it that way

thank god I never fell for the "you get what you pay for" from Barry Grant or crappy MSD distributers




That's why Baskin Robbins has so many favors of ice cream.

Purchased Afco da first then had them custom serviced and wow what a difference. But I like chocolate and you might not.





is it possible that they suck from the get go? I know nothing about shocks other than I just spent the most money I ever have on the Vikings and I am pleased with them. It would take someone like you to try them and give their feedback on the product


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: sixpackgut] #1724647
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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: Thumperdart] #1724648
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Send em to me I`ll test em.............




oh stop, your a carb guru.


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: Thumperdart] #1724649
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Viking shocks are fully rebuildable, according to their website.


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Re: Feedback on Viking double adjust shock ? [Re: sixpackgut] #1724650
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Yupp! Every 10 second bracket car should spend a couple of grand on shocks!

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