New QA1 Rear Shocks

Indycars

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This week I ordered some new rear shocks. The ones I'm using now are abit old, they are
from a 1960s Mustang. I'm hitting bottom quit often with just a small depression in the
road, especially with two people in the car.

I wanted something shorter, but this was the best I could do. But they are adjustable. I
can't image using anything over 6 of 18 clicks. After that I can't move it by hand, they are
really for a much heavier car than my TBucket.

The bolt holes had to be drilled larger from a 5/16 to 3/8 inch bolt

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Below you can see how I had to open up the main diameter from 1-5/8 to 2-0 inches to fit
the new shocks. I also had to cut a half circle notch so that the adjuster could fit thru the
hole. That was fun wearing all that steel particles in my clothes and on my skins everywhere.


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The next two photos gives you a comparison look at the difference between
the old and the new.

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thats both rather interesting and I'm sure a useful addition to the cars suspension, plus I'd like to complement you on the pictures as its always far easier to understand what your talking about with clear posted pictures
 
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