AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!!

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 12/31/09 10:56 PM

That that would get your attention! How about double adjustable AFCO shocks retailing for $299 and singles, including the new Reactor series that I am using on the front of mine, retailing for $199.

Strange and QA1 have a new player in their price range.

Posted By: rebel

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 12/31/09 11:02 PM

don't that just rip your panties. i tried buying Afco's from a member on here but it was too hard so i bought Strange dbl adjustables. there only on the car a few months & now Afco's become affordable.

Posted By: StrokerAspen

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 12/31/09 11:05 PM

That is awesome news! I still have the shocks my car rolled off the assembly line with.

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 12/31/09 11:09 PM

As always, you can buy them from me and I am happy to pass on a deal to any of my Moparts buddies.

Also worth mentioning that they now offer a stock mount replacement radiator for B and E bodies as well.

Posted By: dc426

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 12/31/09 11:22 PM

Where exactly do we find these prices?

Posted By: StrokerAspen

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 12/31/09 11:39 PM

I will keep it in mind! Thanks!

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 12/31/09 11:42 PM

Which prices are you looking for?

Posted By: CMcAllister

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 06:03 AM

I have used and like Afco products, but I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised. I hope neither of these has happened. Anybody know?

Posted By: 64Post

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 03:32 PM

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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.

Sounds about right...

Posted By: dc426

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 04:20 PM

Looking for double adjustables rears for the 72 dart with Caltracs.

Posted By: BradH

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 05:13 PM

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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.

Sounds about right...

Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.

Posted By: moparniac

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 05:56 PM

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Looking for double adjustables rears for the 72 dart with Caltracs.

X2 i have a 71 dart minitubbed with caltracs..... pm me!

Posted By: roadhazard

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 07:18 PM

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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.

Sounds about right...

Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.

with Captain Budget! And I like his style

Posted By: 64Post

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 09:53 PM

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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.

Sounds about right...

Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.

Well, that wouldn't be an American way to do business these days. Everybody knows you have to send production to China in order to stay in business. At least that's what the CEO's keep claiming as they cash their $10M bonuses.

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/01/10 10:12 PM

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I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised.

Sounds about right...

Or... somebody at AFCO finally saw the impact of the current economic situation and decided their profit margins could be sliced some in order to make their product more price competitive.

Well, that wouldn't be an American way to do business these days. Everybody knows you have to send production to China in order to stay in business. At least that's what the CEO's keep claiming as they cash their $10M bonuses.

you tell um

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/02/10 01:27 AM

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I have used and like Afco products, but I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised. I hope neither of these has happened. Anybody know?

Addition of onsite CNC equipment helped a bunch. Current economic conditions also helped. However, there was a common theme they picked up on from talking to the racers. "AFCO stuff is great but I can't afford it" was heard alot and they listened. That being said, if they don't sell more shocks, they lose money. The impression I was given is the hope is that increased volume will make up for the lost margin. They are calling it their economic stimulous package

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/02/10 01:42 AM

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I have used and like Afco products, but I would have to wonder what has happened that allows the prices to be dropped. My concern would be production being moved offshore or quality compromised. I hope neither of these has happened. Anybody know?

Addition of onsite CNC equipment helped a bunch. Current economic conditions also helped. However, there was a common theme they picked up on from talking to the racers. "AFCO stuff is great but I can't afford it" was heard alot and they listened. That being said, if they don't sell more shocks, they lose money. The impression I was given is the hope is that increased volume will make up for the lost margin. They are calling it their economic stimulous package

I'm glad to hear they lowered their price... they
were too pricey for me... but I would love to try them

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/02/10 01:50 AM

when will summit see the decrease in the price so its reflected in their catalog and online pricing. with my proshop discount and the 10% discount coupon i got, i want to get 2 sets for the fronts of my early b body's.

Posted By: BradH

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/02/10 01:51 AM

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... Current economic conditions also helped. However, there was a common theme they picked up on from talking to the racers. "AFCO stuff is great but I can't afford it" was heard alot and they listened. That being said, if they don't sell more shocks, they lose money. The impression I was given is the hope is that increased volume will make up for the lost margin.

So, I was RIGHT.

Posted By: 10 o to go

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/02/10 02:24 PM

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That that would get your attention! How about double adjustable AFCO shocks retailing for $299 and singles, including the new Reactor series that I am using on the front of mine, retailing for $199. Strange and QA1 have a new player in their price range.

Eric great news I'm looking at some rears and fronts before spring .
Got any suggestions on my setup?
Need to beat

you again

LOL
Krystal been keeping you off puter ?

Married life is great

Don

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Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/02/10 11:26 PM

Actually I quit my job to go into business for myself so I am on computers all day long now.
Now you are really stirrin the pot there Don. That will teach me to drive the finish line too hard

I did get reamed when I came back to the trailer for that little stunt

My recommendations for yours is probably exactly what I have on mine. Double adjustable on the rear and the Reactor series front. I got a really nice setup that it really liked the three speed. My glide (yes I have gone to the dark side) seems to like a less agressive setup.

Posted By: topfueldart

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/03/10 01:13 AM

Eric, got a question.
I'd like a set of doubles for the rear of my 68 dart which is still leaf sprung, but wonder if I could get them already setup for coil springs as well, so if I decide to go tri-4 link later I wouldn't need shocks as well? Is this possible or are shock lengths and travels massively different?

Posted By: topfueldart

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/04/10 12:14 AM

Eric?

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/04/10 03:39 PM

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Eric, got a question.
I'd like a set of doubles for the rear of my 68 dart which is still leaf sprung, but wonder if I could get them already setup for coil springs as well, so if I decide to go tri-4 link later I wouldn't need shocks as well? Is this possible or are shock lengths and travels massively different?

That will not be an issue. The doubles will have the same shock body either way.

Posted By: Triple Threat

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/05/10 10:52 AM

So the Reactor shocks are $199 a piece? Is that the super dooper ultra secret shock you were testing not long ago?

Posted By: justinp61

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/05/10 01:42 PM

How do Afcos compare in quality to Strange?

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/05/10 03:38 PM

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So the Reactor shocks are $199 a piece? Is that the super dooper ultra secret shock you were testing not long ago?

That would be the one. In fact my shocks are still wrapped with the purple duct tape

They even put a picture of my car on their flyer for the shocks.

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/05/10 03:47 PM

Where AFCO really differs from the rest is in the design of their valving which they refer to as "Velocity sensitive".
My only experience with Strange was on the rear. My car was more consistent with the AFCO's on the back than with the Strange. I do like the increased adjustability of the AFCO versus the Strange. My front shocks have 44 clicks worth of adjustment on the rebound setting. AFCO also has a nice rebuild program as well.

Posted By: Irun5snd8th

Re: AFCO drops their shock prices... A BUNCH!!!! - 01/07/10 02:01 AM

Thanks for all the PM's guys. My box got slammed and I hope I didn't miss responding to anyone.