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Jun 11, 2008 | 03:11 PM

VETTEHIGH

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Shocks for my C4

I can get a set of (4) Edelbrock Performer IAS Shocks for $505 shipped to me. Are these worth it and do you recommend these?? Thanks

Jun 11, 2008 | 03:14 PM

StealthLT4

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Never used those, but I just bought a set of QA1 12-way adjustable shocks, and am liking them very much. Not cheap, but quality never is.

Jun 11, 2008 | 03:20 PM

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If it were me, I'd spend my money on something better AND less expensive than Elelbrock's (OR Shall I say, less than $505 for a set shipped)

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

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Jun 11, 2008 | 03:32 PM

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I can get those (QA1 Corvette ''C'' Series Adjustable Shocks) shipped from Jegs for $582

. Or those EDL for $505 shipped.

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Jun 11, 2008 | 03:48 PM

BlackHarleyMan

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Originally Posted by VETTEHIGH

I can get those (QA1 Corvette ''C'' Series Adjustable Shocks) shipped from Jegs for $582

. Or those EDL for $505 shipped

Should be able to get them cheaper than $582, I was just trying to show the picture. Either way, I'd personally NEVER use the Eledenbrocks on my Vette's.........If I was going to spend the money, I'd go with the QA1's. When I DID replace my shocks, I replaced them with Bilstiens. BUT, That's how I did it..................Goodluck.

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Jun 11, 2008 | 03:49 PM

VETTEHIGH

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If you have any input on getting a cheaper price, please let me know.

Also, what is the labor time to do all 4 shocks and what is a good pay rate for the job?

Jun 11, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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St. Jude Donor '06

If you are even somewhat mechanically inclined you can do it yourself in a couple of hours.

Jun 11, 2008 | 04:29 PM

JEFNLSA

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Get the QA1's...they are on a whole other level than the IAS.

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Jun 11, 2008 | 04:33 PM

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Ias

Got them on my 92 Vette conv. Love the ride..

Jun 11, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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Had ISA and they were nice shocks, moved to QA1's and its night and day above...

Jun 11, 2008 | 05:50 PM

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Had ISA and they were nice shocks, moved to QA1's and its night and day above...

ok im guilty as charge .i dont know everything
what are QA1's ??... Im currently in the market for shocks...

Jun 11, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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ok im guilty as charge .i dont know everything
what are QA1's ??... Im currently in the market for shocks...

http://www.qa1.net/motorsports.html

they are very nice (read: expensive) 12-way adjustable shock absorbers.

Jun 11, 2008 | 06:15 PM

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Just ordered (set of 4, QA1's) from JEGS, they should be here Friday

. Cost me $582 total

, but you get what what you pay for. I will put them in myself. Any input on the correct settings for the front and the rear. All I do is highway and partial city driving.

Jun 11, 2008 | 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VETTEHIGH

Just ordered (set of 4, QA1's) from JEGS, they should be here Friday

. Cost me $582 total

, but you get what what you pay for. I will put them in myself. Any input on the correct settings for the front and the rear. All I do is highway and partial city driving.

For spirited street - set the fronts to 6 & the rears to 4. If it's too stiff for your liking, set the fronts to 4 & the rears to 2.

You'll love these shocks.

Jun 11, 2008 | 06:40 PM

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JEFNLSA

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One other thing, for lowered C4's (front & rear), you'll need to order the 63-82 (QA1) front shocks. The rears can be for the correct year but the 63-82 fronts allow for more travel and are necessary on a lowered C4. Got this info from a tech @ Naaske...and it was confirmed by a few members here as well.

Do a search on QA1's...you'll find a few threads where it's discussed.

Here's one in particular but i know there are more:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=qa1

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Jun 11, 2008 | 06:50 PM

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My C4 is lowered. Do I have to switch the fronts and get the 63-82 fronts? Also, I have to get a T-Bar?

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Jun 11, 2008 | 07:00 PM

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My C4 is lowered. Do I have to switch the fronts and get the 63-82 fronts? Also, I have to get a T-Bar?

Yes, if it's lowered in the front, get the 63-82 shocks (for the front only!). Don't sweat the t-bar issue (unless it's some easily available item that I'm unaware of)...a couple of washers and you're good to go.

Jun 11, 2008 | 07:02 PM

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Any info on how many washers I should use for the front and back? Thanks for the help

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Jun 12, 2008 | 08:42 AM

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Just to be sure of the part number, I found on this site that C4 owners where using the QA1 63-82 corvette shock (my C4 is lowered) part number #122-TC1958P. There is another part #TC1959P. JEGS has both, I just want to make sure I'm getting the right part.

#122-TC1958P

or

#TC1959P