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Shocks #1787451 03/24/15 06:15 PM 03/24/15 06:15 PM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 235 Oregon D Dr Dave OP enthusiast
Dr Dave OP enthusiast D Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 235 Oregon	Anyone have thoughts on rear shocks for a Cuda? Thinking Viking, QA1 or Bilsteins. Application is Hemi, 5 speed, Alter K coil over front with QA1's. Mostly street driven.thanks!

Re: Shocks [Re: Dr Dave] #1787452 03/24/15 06:19 PM 03/24/15 06:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands BigBlockMopar master
BigBlockMopar master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands	I've upgraded the rear shocks on my Dart from Monroe Sensatracks to Bilsteins with very good results. Although I plan to swap to adjustable QA1 shocks to see if the handling can improve even more. BigBlockMopar.com

Re: Shocks [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1787453 03/24/15 09:59 PM 03/24/15 09:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 380 Escondido CA USA Tomswheels enthusiast
Tomswheels enthusiast Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 380 Escondido CA USA	Quote: I've upgraded the rear shocks on my Dart from Monroe Sensatracks to Bilsteins with very good results. Although I plan to swap to adjustable QA1 shocks to see if the handling can improve even more. Can I buy your Bilsteins?

Re: Shocks [Re: Tomswheels] #1787454 03/24/15 11:18 PM 03/24/15 11:18 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada dangina pro stock
dangina pro stock Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada	if the front already has qa1's, I'd stick with that for the rear, they are already a good shock, is it the single or double adjustable ones?

Re: Shocks [Re: dangina] #1787455 03/25/15 01:34 AM 03/25/15 01:34 AM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 235 Oregon D Dr Dave OP enthusiast
Dr Dave OP enthusiast D Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 235 Oregon	Single. I spoke to Bill at RMS and he is now using the Viking although his prior kits used the QA1's. He recommended I go with the Viking

Re: Shocks [Re: Tomswheels] #1787456 03/25/15 03:39 PM 03/25/15 03:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands BigBlockMopar master
BigBlockMopar master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,575 The Netherlands	Quote: Can I buy your Bilsteins? Sorry Tom, I've got too many other cars begging for upgrades to be selling off good parts. BigBlockMopar.com

Re: Shocks [Re: BigBlockMopar] #1787457 03/26/15 05:54 PM 03/26/15 05:54 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty master
Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	I like the single adjustable for a street car. You can tune the shock for the spring rate and weight of the car rather than hope the valving is right.

Re: Shocks [Re: Tomswheels] #1787458 03/27/15 01:13 AM 03/27/15 01:13 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,395 The Pale Blue Dot Skeptic master
Skeptic master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,395 The Pale Blue Dot	Quote: Quote: I've upgraded the rear shocks on my Dart from Monroe Sensatracks to Bilsteins with very good results. Although I plan to swap to adjustable QA1 shocks to see if the handling can improve even more. Can I buy your Bilsteins? The shipping/import duties from the Netherlands might be a killer

Re: Shocks [Re: Skeptic] #1787459 03/27/15 12:42 PM 03/27/15 12:42 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,074 Manitoba Canada 67autocross super stock
67autocross super stock Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,074 Manitoba Canada	Anybody tried the Viking double adjustable yet? https://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16210 Last edited by 67autocross; 03/27/15 12:47 PM. A new iron curtain drawn across the 49th parallel

Re: Shocks [Re: 67autocross] #1787460 03/27/15 04:31 PM 03/27/15 04:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty master
Lefty master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	Quote: Anybody tried the Viking double adjustable yet? https://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16210 I've been wondering about those myself. The price is only $30 - $40 more than the single adjustable QA1 shock. I don't see any info as to if they are rebuildable?

Re: Shocks [Re: Lefty] #1787461 03/27/15 05:09 PM 03/27/15 05:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,074 Manitoba Canada 67autocross super stock
67autocross super stock Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,074 Manitoba Canada	Quote: Quote: Anybody tried the Viking double adjustable yet? https://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16210 I've been wondering about those myself. The price is only $30 - $40 more than the single adjustable QA1 shock. I don't see any info as to if they are rebuildable? I would guess you could get into them to rebuild, plus it is nice to be able to change the valving or oil. A new iron curtain drawn across the 49th parallel

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