Correctly Measuring For Shocks And Building A Custom Rear Suspension(Post)

    Ever felt like your custom project doesn’t fit into the cookie-cutter mold of off-the-shelf parts? You’re not alone. In their latest feature, LSX Magazine teamed up with QA1 to tackle the c ...

    How to Install QA1 GM Pro Coil Shock Systems(Post)

    HOW TO INSTALL QA1 GM PRO COIL CHOCK SYSTEMSThere’s a list of reasons why people are upgrading to QA1 coil-over shocks on their cars. Improved ride quality, adjustability and ride height are just a f ...

    How Much Shock Travel Do I Need?(Post)

    Shock travel: You need it, but how much and why? Ultimately, it comes down to how you’re using your vehicle. A trophy truck with crazy long travel suspension designed to soak up canyons at 100 mph ...

    HOW ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBERS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN PROTOTYPING(Post)

    Selecting shock absorbers (dampers) for any application is much more complex than simply satisfying the dimensional requirements. Shock absorbers of all shapes and sizes come with varying valving ...

    TWIN TUBE VS MONOTUBE CIRCLE TRACK SHOCKS(Post)

    Many people in the circle track world – whether you’re racing an asphalt bullring or sweeping dirt track – see shocks as the key to speed. And for good reason. While shocks are merely one part of you ...

    How to Tune Your Shocks for a Smooth Ride(Post)

    Congratulations on the installation of your new adjustable QA1 shocks! As you gear up to hit the road for the first time, one critical question remains: How can you adjust the valving to ensure an ex ...

    Shock Tuning 101: What Is Compression And Rebound(Post)

    Shocks make a huge difference in the way your car rides, handles and performs. All of that comes down to two simple movements: compression and rebound. These two attributes affect everything fro ...

    How To Adjust Your Shocks For The First Drive(Post)

    You made the purchase and bought some QA1 adjustable shocks and installed them on your vehicle. Now the question is, how do you determine the right valving? QA1 shocks have either 1 or 2 knobs. Each ...

    Essential Shock Absorber Knowledge for OEM Engineers (Post)

    Click here to download the white paper: Essential Shock Absorber Knowledge for OEM Engineers How shocks work, how they control motion and how twin tube and monotube designs differ. When des ...

    REBUILDING A QA1 CIRCLE TRACK TWIN TUBE SHOCK(Post)

    REBUILDING A QA1 CIRCLE TRACK TWIN TUBE SHOCK Rebuilding QA1 twin tube shocks is not hard. After a season of hard racing, it’s a good idea to rebuild them with fresh fluid and l ...

    WHY MOWERS WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS PROVIDE A SMOOTHER CUT(Post)

    A lot goes into cutting the perfect lawn, but one sometimes overlooked item is the incorporation of shock absorbers and dampening units. Shock absorbers are widely used on larger home and commercial ...

    What Is A Mustang II Suspension And How To Measure For Shocks(Post)

    Mustang II front suspension has become a go-to conversion for many hotrodders, whether they’re pulling the front end out of the junkyard or swapping in a fabricated aftermarket setup. The Ford Must ...