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Originally Posted by Sportruk  I would also be interested in the reasons for banning bags.
As for upgrades to the Mark VIII, throw in a set of Slam bags with QA1 shocks and poly bushings and it doesn't ride like a Lincoln any more. I just wish I had a front end to keep up with it.
I need to start tracking down some F150 arms and spindles and break out the welder. |
I'm not up on the particulars of air systems nor am I interested but apparently there are a bunch of companies selling cheap offshore components and some really bad installations. Insurance companies are considering refusing coverage to anyone using them. Blow a bag or a line while cornering at 100mph+ you have some serious issues... Having said that, I'd like to see one at the track and get their opinion. I have never seen or heard of anybody using any type of air system at the track. The drag racing tracks are the ones that are starting to ban them but I will try to get particulars and post them.
QA-1 shocks might be OK for a 3000lb hot rod but on a heavy vehicle they are simply awful. On my truck, not even driven anywhere near what I did with my Bilsteins, and I have already blown 2 of them. Many other guys here that use them hard have reported the same. They are just a shinny, old tech shocks with lousy reliability. Good for shows/easy street driving and that's it. Just wish that Koni would make a high pressure gas adjustable shock like I have on my other car. With no other choice, I may have to revert to the Bilsteins.
