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Old Feb 23, 2022 | 11:55 AM
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Who has the best deal on double adjustables that fit the stock A Arms?
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QA1 for the win.

Keep in mind all are “semi-coilovers” as the top of the coil spring uses the frame spring pocket as the upper mount.
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Consider Viking coil-overs. Cost half as much as QA1s. Made in USA by former QA1 employees. I have a pair of each and both seem to be of excellent quality.
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Originally Posted by Richard Daugird
Consider Viking coil-overs. Cost half as much as QA1s. Made in USA by former QA1 employees. I have a pair of each and both seem to be of excellent quality.
Never heard of Viking but I wish I had. I just bought QA1's for $585
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They are even located in the same city as QA1. Prices on-line vary and their website is under construction. I called them and ordered directly, the price for double adjustable was just about half of double adjustable QA1s. They don't make single adjustables. I have not installed them yet but from what I've read they quality is pretty much the same, of course opinions vary.
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Originally Posted by Richard Daugird
They are even located in the same city as QA1. Prices on-line vary and their website is under construction. I called them and ordered directly, the price for double adjustable was just about half of double adjustable QA1s. They don't make single adjustables. I have not installed them yet but from what I've read they quality is pretty much the same, of course opinions vary.
how much were double adjustables? Was just looking at them for $600. Pr on Fab Quest
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Damn, they went up. I just called, they are $655 with the thrust washers. I thought I remembered them being under $500.
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