Scotty
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- Oct 10, 2012
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- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- My Car
- 1973 Q Code Mach 1
Hello all. Seeking your wisdom. Own a 73 Mach 1.
Last year I installed new leaf springs in the rear. Nothing fancy, just stock. Still didn't get me the ride I want. Last week I started off by changing both front and rear shocks to stiffen up my suspension. Basically wanting to take away the "floatiness," so I can drive it harder and enjoy more corners.
The QA1 I ordered are an adjustable shock so I can stiffen the ride as I desire. Problem came when I took out the rear shocks, the new ones were too short. The one that just came out are 18". The new ones are only 16" and there is no 18" available. Went back to supplier who insisted these are the correct shocks for the vehicle. He suggested suspension is not stock, however, it is.
Anyone run into this before? Got a suggestion for shock size or solution?
Last year I installed new leaf springs in the rear. Nothing fancy, just stock. Still didn't get me the ride I want. Last week I started off by changing both front and rear shocks to stiffen up my suspension. Basically wanting to take away the "floatiness," so I can drive it harder and enjoy more corners.
The QA1 I ordered are an adjustable shock so I can stiffen the ride as I desire. Problem came when I took out the rear shocks, the new ones were too short. The one that just came out are 18". The new ones are only 16" and there is no 18" available. Went back to supplier who insisted these are the correct shocks for the vehicle. He suggested suspension is not stock, however, it is.
Anyone run into this before? Got a suggestion for shock size or solution?