QA1 Upper and Lower control Arms with Coil overs.

[Robnhood]

This isn't so much of a question as much as it might be an answer.

I have a 1970 Monte Carlo with a 396 big block, and I was looking to upgrade the suspension.  

A friend of mine recommended QA1, and I contacted them.

I was looking for more of a street/cruising without necessarily visiting the track.  Not that there is one close.  LOL!

QA1 Recommended the following parts:

 

HK32-GMG2

RCK52359

GS401-10600B

[420ponies]

I have my complete set-up from UMI Performance . I have upgraded from SBC to BBC, 2004r to turbo 400, 10 bolt to 12 bolt. I have all the parts staring at me and waiting on installation right now. QA1 is a very good upgrade on these Monte's.😊

[SPLATT71MC]

I have UMI Performance tubular arms and sway bars with QA1 coilovers but with springs for SBC. I love the performance but need to play with the setting a bit. You may need a bump steer correction as the front arms bumps up your caster a few degrees which in turn rotates the steering arms upwards changing the steering geometry some.
 

[Robnhood]

Thanks for the info.  I will keep in mind about the bump steer.  The boxes have just started showing up.  

My biggest thought now is should I be considering rack and pinion steering too.

[Blackhawk]

With stock spindles you should be able to use tall lower ball joints to help bumpsteer. My lower control arms and tie rods are parallel. 

[Robnhood]

Hmmm. 

https://qa1.net/products/qa1-hk32-gmg2-level-2-full-vehicle-handling-kit-69-72-gm-g-body-w-o-shocks/

This kit recommended by QA1 comes with lower ball joints.  I will have to see how it looks.

I have been wondering, if I should consider getting this rack and pinion kit as well (below)

https://www.unisteer.com/collections/cheverolet/products/1968-72-gm-a-body-rack-only-kit

I have a 396 big block with a short water pump.

 

[Robnhood]

I just received an email from Maval Industries about the Unisteer rack.

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Hello,

Sorry we have fitment issues with QA1 products, I would not recommend our Unisteer rack if you plan on using the product.

 

Thanks,

Tracy

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[Dtret]

At least they were honest. A vendor telling you not to buy their product. I would now be apt to ask them what products they recommend to use with their product for proper fitment. I’m impressed. 

[Robnhood]

Suspension upgrade complete.  Just needs to be aligned.

[Robnhood]

i got my car back on Friday.  I am really happy with how it rides.  

A few things that I noticed when I took it for a ride on Friday.

It feels like a totally different car.  It is awesome, I would not hesitate to recommend the same setup to others.

[420ponies]

I'm still there yet on the ride. Sometimes, and not all the time, it feels like it's bouncing just a tiny bit. I readjusted the front shocks a bit and is acting better. I may go just a little more on the rebound side and see what happens. I think I'm at 2 and 6 on the dials. might go to 8. I have the rear set up for drag race mode. Man, after I installed the Hellwig axle style sway bar, it just plants the tires!

[Robnhood]

I didn't feel any bounce or roll when cornering.